Jina Sohn

Jina Sohn, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, serving as Director of Echocardiography and leading structural echocardiography initiatives. She is integral to the percutaneous valve procedures team performing TAVR, Mitraclip, and novel cardiac device interventions, while acting as imaging co-Principal Investigator for multi-center valve trials.

Her educational pathway includes:

• Medical Degree: University of Maryland School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency: Georgetown University Hospital at Washington Hospital Center
• Cardiology Fellowship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Cooper University Hospital

Dr. Sohn's research centers on advanced echocardiographic applications in structural heart disease interventions, with emphasis on real-time imaging guidance for transcatheter valve therapies. Her work bridges clinical practice and research through leadership in multi-center trials evaluating percutaneous valve safety and efficacy, while advancing diagnostic protocols for complex device-related complications. She maintains active focus on echocardiographic characterization of left atrial appendage procedures and mechanical circulatory support.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in echocardiographic diagnostics for structural interventions, with recent work emphasizing complication management in valve procedures and left atrial appendage occlusion. The research trajectory shows deepening specialization in imaging support for transcatheter therapies since 2009, with increasing focus on multidisciplinary team-based approaches to complex structural cases.

Professional recognition includes:

• Golden Apple Award for Cardiology Fellowship (2022)
• Chief Fellow appointment (2008-2009)

As Director of Structural Echocardiography, Dr. Sohn leads a specialized imaging team providing critical intra-procedural support for structural heart interventions, while developing educational curricula for echocardiographic assessment in emerging device therapies. Her clinician-educator role emphasizes training the next generation of structural heart specialists through hands-on procedural guidance and complex case analysis.