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Shawn C Simek

Shawn C Simek, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: MD-CARDIOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-9065
Business Email: shawn.simek@medicine.ufl.edu

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About Shawn C Simek

My name is Shawn Simek, MD, and I am a clinical assistant professor in the division of cardiovascular medicine. I was inspired to be a doctor by my very early desire to help others, and I specialized in cardiology because I find the physiology of the cardiovascular system and the diversity of cardiac imaging tools fascinating. My specific interests include non-invasive cardiac imaging to diagnose and evaluate progression of valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease.

I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, and my medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where I also completed a cardiology fellowship and served as the chief fellow. I have expertise in the following areas: valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

I enjoy spending time with my family, as well as outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, kayaking and camping.

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Cardiology

Areas of Interest

  • Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • High Blood Cholesterol Levels
  • High Blood Pressure – Adults
  • Valvular Disease

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Gender Differences in Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Cardiotoxicity in Cardio-Oncology

    Journal
    Journal of Clinical Medicine.
    Volume/Issue
    11(17)
    [DOI]
    10.3390/jcm11175167.
    Publisher’s Site

  2. Physical Activity, Subclinical Myocardial Injury, and Risk of Heart Failure Subtypes in Black Adults

    Journal
    JACC: Heart Failure.
    Volume/Issue
    9(7):484-493
    [DOI]
    10.1016/j.jchf.2021.04.003.
    Publisher’s Site

  3. Thirty-Day Readmissions After Hospitalization for Hypertensive Emergency.

    Journal
    Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979).
    Volume/Issue
    73(1):60-67
    [DOI]
    10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.118.11691.
    [PMID]
    30571563.
    25 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

  4. Association Between Regional Adipose Tissue Distribution and Risk of Heart Failure Among Blacks.

    Journal
    Circulation. Heart failure.
    Volume/Issue
    11(11)
    [DOI]
    10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.118.005629.
    [PMID]
    30571193.
    28 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

Education

  1. Fellowship in Cardiology

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  2. Residency in Internal Medicine

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  3. Medical Degree

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  4. Bachelor’s of Science in Biological Sciences

    University of Florida

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-9065
Emails:
Business:
shawn.simek@medicine.ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Street:
P.O. Box 100288
Division of Cardiology
 GAINESVILLE FL 32611