Steven Pfau

Steven Pfau, MD, is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine, where he also leads the Cardiology Section at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. His clinical expertise spans ventricular tachycardia, atherosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease, with procedural skills in percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy and vascular/endovascular surgery.

Dr. Pfau's research program focuses on

• coronary artery disease and ischemia
• invasive coronary diagnostics and angiography
• telemedicine applications for vascular conditions
• post-COVID endothelial dysfunction
• supervised exercise therapy for veterans with claudication

Recent publications highlight innovations in novel catheter design for coronary imaging, real-world PCI outcomes, and telemedicine-driven vascular care in rural settings.

He maintains active clinical appointments at Yale Medicine and VA Connecticut, board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pfau's work integrates clinical practice, medical innovation, and health equity research through multiple VA-funded initiatives.