Nelson Schiller

Nelson Schiller, MD is a Professor of Cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. His clinical practice is based at UCSF Medical Center with offices at 505 Parnassus Avenue. Dr. Schiller completed his Cardiology Fellowship and Residency at UCSF, establishing a long-standing academic career at the institution.

His research focuses on advanced echocardiographic techniques, cardiovascular disease mechanisms, and longitudinal studies of cardiac function. Dr. Schiller has made significant contributions to understanding mitral valve prolapse, pulmonary hypertension, left atrial function, and exercise physiology. He has been instrumental in the Heart and Soul Study, a major longitudinal investigation examining cardiovascular outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent work in echocardiographic methodology development, particularly in strain imaging, diastolic function assessment, and non-invasive hemodynamic measurements. His work bridges clinical cardiology with electrophysiology, especially regarding arrhythmia mechanisms in structural heart disease. The publications demonstrate ongoing research activity with significant contributions to professional guidelines and diagnostic standards in echocardiography.

Dr. Schiller has collaborated extensively with UCSF colleagues across cardiology, radiology, and biomedical engineering departments. His work frequently appears in leading cardiovascular journals including the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, Circulation, and the American Journal of Cardiology.