Natalie Shwaish

Natalie Shwaish, MD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology. She holds an MD from the University of Pittsburgh and a BS from Dickinson College.

Her research focuses on congenital heart disease, ventricular assist devices, and genetic cardiac disorders. Recent work includes studies on the HeartMate 3 device (ACTION Network) and registries evaluating ventricular assist device outcomes. She has also explored novel treatments for arrhythmias in genetic conditions like Costello syndrome.

Key contributions include clinical case studies on cardiomyopathy linked to genetic deletions and foundational work in congenital heart defect management. Her work spans peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, emphasizing both clinical practice and translational research in pediatric cardiology.