Study finds long-term endurance exercise is associated with enlarged aorta
Study finds a high percentage of veteran endurance athletes — 20 to 25 percent — had aortas larger than the upper limit of clinical normality.
About Rory Weiner, MD
Rory B. Weiner, MD is a non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, quality improvement, and sports cardiology. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He previously served as the Associate Chief for Clinical Operations of the Cardiology Division at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Roman W. DeSanctis Endowed Chair in Cardiology.
Dr. Weiner received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed training in internal medicine, cardiology, and advanced echocardiography at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was also selected to serve as Chief Medical Resident from 2008 - 2009.
Dr. Weiner is a member of the MGH echocardiography laboratory and the Cardiovascular Performance Program, a clinical program designed to provide comprehensive cardiac care to athletes and active individuals. His clinical interests are in general cardiology, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and sports cardiology.
Dr. Weiner is a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and the American College of Cardiology. He has authored numerous original research articles and reviews focusing on cardiovascular care in athletes, exercise-induced cardiac remodeling, appropriate use of echocardiography in clinical practice and quality improvement. He has received independent research funding from the Mass General Physicians Organization (MGPO), American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association. He has been recognized for his teaching contributions to the MGH/Harvard community with several teaching awards.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Athletes
- Coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Heart Center
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 866-644-8910
Medical Education
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
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Dr Weiner spent a great deal of time listening, asking questions and explaining. It was a very productive appointment and one that left me delighted that I will be in his care.
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Dr. Weiner is an excellent cardiologist and he provides a high level of care.
Doctor Weiner is very professional. He pays attention to all my concerns about my health. He explains patiently the future needed tests and treatment adjustments-if needed.