Dr. Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD
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Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Weill-Cornell Medical College · See training
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Specialty
Cardiologist
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Harvard CollegeUndergraduate · Biochemical Sciences · AB · Completed 1997
- Weill-Cornell Medical CollegeMedical school · MD
- The Rockefeller UniversityGraduate school · PhD
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthGraduate school · MPH
- University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolGraduate school · ML
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraduate school · MRA
Awards and honors
- Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and EngineersWhite House
- Pennsylvania Governor's Keystone AwardPennsylvania Governor
- American Heart Association's Award of Meritorious AchievementAmerican Heart Association
- Joseph A. Vita Award
- American Philosophical Society's Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical InvestigationAmerican Philosophical Society
- American Federation for Medical Research's Outstanding Investigator AwardAmerican Federation for Medical Research
- Harvard University's Fannie Cox Prize for Excellence in Science TeachingHarvard University
- University of Pennsylvania's Jane M. Glick Graduate Student Teaching AwardUniversity of Pennsylvania
About
Dr. Kiran Musunuru is a cardiologist in Philadelphia and the Barry J. Gertz Professor for Translational Medicine in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an actively practicing cardiologist and teacher whose research focuses on novel gene editing therapies for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. His training includes Harvard College, Weill-Cornell Medical College, The Rockefeller University, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the Perelman School of Medicine.
- NPI
- 1508916776
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RC0000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Musunuru’s specialty?
He is a cardiologist, specializing in cardiovascular disease.
What is his research focus?
His research focuses on developing gene editing therapies for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Where does Dr. Musunuru practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, 2 Pavilion East.
What training and education are listed for Dr. Musunuru?
His education includes Harvard College, Weill-Cornell Medical College, The Rockefeller University, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the Perelman School of Medicine.