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About me
Dr. Natalia Pătrașcu is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Specialist in Internal Medicine, and PhD in Medical Sciences, with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience acquired within emergency university hospitals, the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and the private healthcare sector.
With over 15 years of expertise in cardio-obstetrics, she provides specialized consultations and cardiovascular imaging services (transesophageal echocardiography, Doppler vascular ultrasound, and thoracic-pulmonary ultrasound), practicing as a Senior Consultant at CARDIOMED NP SRL and as a Consultant at the Giulești Maternity Hospital.
Furthermore, her professional career is complemented by an extensive research and publishing activity — reflected in over 45 scientific papers, participation as a sub-investigator in international clinical trials, and awards at European congresses —, as well as her role as Co-Director of the National Cardio-Obstetrics Course and founder of the "Cardiology for Expectant Mothers" information page.
Frequently Treated Conditions: Cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy, infertility, and the postpartum period.
Patient Approach: A doctor-patient partnership that encourages questions and clarifications, shared decision-making, and proactive problem-solving.
Foreign Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French
Professional Experience
- 2019 – Present (October 2019 – Present): Senior Consultant Cardiologist – CARDIOMED NP SRL (Independent Practitioner), Bucharest
- 2016 – 2019: Clinical Instructor and Lecturer – "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
- 2003 – 2022: Sub-investigator for Clinical Trials (Contractor), Bucharest
- 2003 – 2020 (October 2003 – August 2020): Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Cardiology – "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
- 2007 – 2019: Specialist Physician in Internal Medicine and Cardiology – Bucharest University Emergency Hospital
- 2001 – 2007 (March 2001 – 2007): Resident Physician in Cardiology – Bucharest University Emergency Hospital
- 1999 – 2000: Medical Intern – Colentina Clinical Hospital, Internal Medicine
Education and Training
- 2006 – 2013: PhD in Medical Sciences – "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
- 1993 – 1999 (October 1993 – June 1999): Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
- 1989 – 1993 (September 1989 – June 1993): High School Diploma – "C.A. Rosetti" Natural Sciences High School, Bucharest
Certified Professional Competencies
- 2026 (February 2026): Course "Thoracic Ultrasound - Techniques, Indications, Applications" – "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
- 2014 (November 2014): ICH-GCP Training (Good Clinical Practice)
- 2013 (November 2013): Intensive 3D Echocardiography Course – Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences, University of Padua, Italy
- 2004 (June 2004): Course "How to Set up and Run a Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Training Programme" – European Society of Cardiology
- Technical Competencies: General and Advanced Echocardiography (transesophageal, stress echocardiography), Vascular Doppler Ultrasound, Thoracic-Pulmonary Ultrasound, Cardio-Obstetrics
Scientific and Academic Activity
- 2010 – Present: Extensive research and clinical activity in cardio-obstetrics, initiator of prospective studies, author of over 20 oral presentations, internationally awarded posters (ESC Congress, EuroEcho), and Co-Director of the National Cardio-Obstetrics Course (2024, 2025)
- 2000 – Present: Correspondent for Maedica Journal, member of editorial boards (Medic.ro, Stetoscop Cardio), author and editor of medical books and protocols (co-author for PE/DVT protocols update, Harrison editor)
- General Publications: Over 45 articles published as first author or co-author (ISI/CNCSIS indexed journals) and 3 book chapters
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