Mark Kozak

Mark Kozak, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, specializing in Cardiology under the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute. His research spans interventional cardiology, valvular heart disease, and medical device safety.

• Expertise: Cardiac catheterization, coronary circulation, and transcatheter valve therapies.
• SDG Contributions: Aligns with global health goals via cardiovascular disease research.

Key trends in his 2022-2025 publications include balloon catheter complications, patent foramen ovale mechanisms, and valvular regurgitation treatment preferences. Collaborations span clinical teams and device manufacturers.

His work emphasizes real-world device safety data (e.g., Wolverine-Cutting Balloon) and innovative repositioning techniques for Impella devices in cardiogenic shock. Research outputs include clinical trials and case studies in journals like Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine and JACC: Case Reports.