Michael V. McConnell, MD, MSEE

Cardiologist

Bio:   Dr. McConnell is Director of Cardiovascular Health Innovation and PI of the MyHeart Counts mHealth research study. He also directs the Cardiovascular MRI Program and co-directs the Preventive Cardiology Clinic in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. His research studies novel MRI and molecular imaging techniques, from mouse to man, to evaluate coronary artery and vascular diseases, including the characterization of atherosclerotic plaque and vascular inflammation. He directs the NIH-funded Multi-Disciplinary Training Program in Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford (CVIS). Dr. McConnell also leads the efforts of Stanford Cardiovascular Health to integrate mobile health technologies to improve the care of patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease. He actively collaborates with scientists in Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Vascular Biology, Radiology, Cardiac/Vascular Surgery, Chemistry, and Psychology.
4.8 out of 5
95 Patient Ratings
9 Patient Comments

Preventive Cardiology

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 2nd Floor, Room A260
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6459
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General Cardiology at Boswell Building

  • 300 Pasteur Drive
  • 2nd Floor, Room A260
  • Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-6459
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Professional Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1996) MA
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1992) MA
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1991) MA
  • Board Certification: Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography (2007)
  • Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine (1997)
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1990) CA
  • M.M.Sc., Harvard Medical School, Clinical Investigation (1998)
  • S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering/BioEE (1985)
  • S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering/BioEE (1983)

Honors & Awards

  • Elected to Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Xi, MIT (1981, '82, '84)
  • Stanford Dean's Awards for Research, Excellence in Clinical Medicine, and Outstanding Teaching, Stanford (1990)
  • NHLBI Individual National Research Service Award, Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School (1994)
  • SCA&I Fellowship Award for Research in Cardiac Imaging, Bracco Diagnostics, Inc (1995)
  • Fellowship, Harvard/MIT Clinical Investigator Training Program, Harvard/MIT (1996)
  • American Heart Association Clinician Scientist Award, Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School (1996)
  • Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award, Stanford (1999)
  • Department of Medicine Teaching Award, Stanford (2002)
  • Diversity & Leadership Faculty Fellow, Stanford (2007)
  • Research Scholarship/Aquitaine Region, Fulbright Foundation (2008)

Administrative Appointments

  • Associate Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Program, Stanford (2000 - 2012)
  • Physician Representative, Stanford Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Stanford (2001 - 2011)
  • Director, Preventive Cardiology Clinic, Stanford (2010 - 2013)
  • Member, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) Faculty, Stanford (2003 - Present)
  • Director, Cardiovascular Health Advanced Treatment Center for Coronary Artery Disease, Stanford (2012 - Present)
  • Co-Director, Noninvasive Imaging Section, Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford (2007 - Present)
  • Co-Director, Preventive Cardiology Clinic, Stanford (2014 - Present)
  • Director, NIH/NIBIB T32 Training Program in Cardiovascular Imaging @ Stanford (CVIS), Stanford (2008 - Present)
  • Director, Cardiovascular MRI Program, Stanford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford (2000 - Present)
  • Director, Cardiovascular Health Innovation, Stanford (2014 - Present)
  • PI, MyHeart Counts study, Stanford (2014 - Present)
4.8

Friendliness

4.7

Recommended to others

4.8

Explanations

4.7

Listens

4.7

Includes you in decisions

4.8

Clear Communication

4.8

Confidence in your doctor

3.8

Wait times

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

Good MD

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

I am very unhappy with this provider. Looking for a new cardiology but not at Stanford.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

All good.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

He may be an excellent doctor but not a good communicator!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Good.

SHC Patient, May 2014

Very good - no problem at all.

SHC Patient, May 2014

Everybody is friendly & respectful.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

He is an excellent doctor.

SHC Patient, Dec 2013

Even though it was a routine visit with no major issues, I didn't feel rushed or minimized.

4.8 out of 5
95 Patient Ratings
9 Patient Comments

SHC Patient, Mar 2015

Good MD

SHC Patient, Jan 2015

I am very unhappy with this provider. Looking for a new cardiology but not at Stanford.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

All good.

SHC Patient, Dec 2014

He may be an excellent doctor but not a good communicator!

SHC Patient, Oct 2014

Good.

SHC Patient, May 2014

Very good - no problem at all.

SHC Patient, May 2014

Everybody is friendly & respectful.

SHC Patient, Jan 2014

He is an excellent doctor.

SHC Patient, Dec 2013

Even though it was a routine visit with no major issues, I didn't feel rushed or minimized.