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George (Rick) Stouffer, MD - Division of Cardiology

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George (Rick) Stouffer, MD

Ernest and Hazel Craige Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

Chief

Co-Director, McAllister Heart Institute

Physician in Chief, ºÚÁÏÍø Heart & Vascular Service Line

George (Rick) Stouffer, MD

Contact Information

Appointments:

Address

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160 Dental Circle
CB#7075
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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100 Eastowne Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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George (Rick) Stouffer, MD

Ernest and Hazel Craige Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine

Chief

Co-Director, McAllister Heart Institute

Physician in Chief, ºÚÁÏÍø Heart & Vascular Service Line

Areas of Interest

Vascular biology; Smooth muscle cell growth regulation, particularly integrin/cytoskeletal interactions; Regulation of thrombin and thrombus formulation during interventions; Cardiovascular hemodynamics.

About

Dr. Stouffer’s science research is in the areas of regulation of smooth muscle cell growth, the role of the smooth muscle cytoskeleton in regulating signaling pathways, thrombin generation, and renal artery stenosis. Clinical research is in cardiovascular hemodynamics, atherosclerosis risk factors and optimal use of CYP2C19 genotyping to select anti-platelet therapy.

His work has been cited in multiple medical publications. His study on survival rates for in-hospital heart attacks was featured in .

  • Undergraduate

    Bucknell University

  • Medical School

    University of Maryland

  • Residency

    University of Virginia

  • Fellowship

    University of Virginia