David J Mehlman

David J Mehlman, MD serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Cardiology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His expertise spans echocardiography, general cardiology, and prosthetic heart valve disease management.

His academic training includes:

• MD from Johns Hopkins University (1973)
• Internal Medicine Intern at Johns Hopkins Hospital (1974)
• Medicine Resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital (1976)
• Cardiology Fellowship at University of Chicago Hospitals (1978)

Dr. Mehlman's research focuses on structural heart disease mechanisms and diagnostic applications, particularly in valve prostheses evaluation and exercise-induced cardiac adaptations. His work bridges clinical cardiology with cardiovascular imaging techniques to address complications in valvular interventions and transplant-related cardiomyopathies.

His publication history reveals consistent contributions to cardiovascular pathology, with emphasis on aortic homograft performance, amyloidosis-related cardiac deterioration, and athlete physiology. Key methodologies involve advanced echocardiography and radiofrequency ultrasound for prosthetic valve assessment.

He maintains prestigious recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor across multiple years:

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2019)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2018)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2017)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2016)
• Castle Connolly Medical Top Doctor (2006)
• Castle Connolly Medical Top Doctor (2005)
• Castle Connolly Medical Top Doctor (2005)
• Castle Connolly Medical Top Doctor (2004)

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mehlman integrates clinical practice with ongoing research in structural heart disease while adhering to Northwestern's professional disclosure standards.