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Mintu Turakhia, MD, MAS, is a physician-scientist and Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology program at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System. As a core investigator at the VA Center for Health Care Evaluation (CHCE) and a Stanford Health Policy Associate, his work focuses on improving treatment outcomes for heart rhythm disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation. His research integrates comparative effectiveness analysis, cost-effectiveness modeling, and big data from VA/Medicare claims and electronic health records to optimize arrhythmia management strategies. Dr. Turakhia’s team has developed comprehensive cohorts with over 500,000 person-years of follow-up for atrial fibrillation patients, advancing understanding of disease progression and treatment efficacy.
His academic contributions span digital health innovations, including smartwatch-based arrhythmia detection and wearable technology compliance studies. He has secured grants from the VA, AHA, NIH, and industry collaborators, supporting projects on anticoagulation adherence, telemedicine integration, and mobile health applications for cardiovascular care. Dr. Turakhia has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts, addressing topics like stroke prevention, atrial fibrillation burden analysis, and healthcare utilization patterns.
Key awards include the VA HSR&D Career Development Award and the AHA National Scientist Development Grant, reflecting his impact on translational research. His current projects emphasize leveraging ambulatory monitoring data to predict heart failure events and enhancing diversity in clinical trials through digital strategies. Dr. Turakhia’s work bridges clinical practice, policy, and technology to address gaps in cardiac care equity and quality.
