Samuel Reinhardt

Samuel Reinhardt, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine and a member of the Structural Cardiology team. His roles include Associate Echo Lab Director and Director of Structural Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine. He specializes in advanced cardiac imaging modalities (structural echocardiography, cardiac MRI/CT) and valvular disease treatment via minimally invasive and surgical approaches. His clinical interests focus on guiding structural cardiac interventions as an echocardiographer, ensuring procedural precision for valve repair.

Dr. Reinhardt’s education includes a BS in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University (2010), an MD from Washington University in St. Louis (2014), and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University. He completed cardiology fellowship and advanced cardiovascular imaging training at Yale (2021-2022).

His research emphasizes valvular heart disease mechanisms, anticoagulation strategies post-procedures, and healthcare cost analysis in heart failure. Notable studies include evaluating anticoagulation regimens post-left atrial appendage occlusion and trends in heart failure hospitalization costs. He also investigates imaging accuracy in aortic stenosis and mitral valve interventions.

Dr. Reinhardt has received prestigious awards: Alpha Omega Alpha (medical honor society) and Phi Beta Kappa (academic distinction). He actively reviews for journals like Journal of Cardiac Failure and American Heart Journal.

He contributes to clinical trials evaluating novel valvular therapies and serves on committees advancing structural heart disease care. His work integrates clinical practice with translational research to optimize patient outcomes in structural heart disease and heart failure.