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Premier Heart Center

Dr. Steven Kernis, an experienced clinical and interventional cardiologist, leads Premier Heart in Turnersville, NJ. With over 25 years of expertise, he offers comprehensive cardiovascular care, encompassing both cardiac and vascular specialties.

This is not a Board Certified ACGME-accredited fellowship. This is a visiting traineeship designed for medical students interested in cardiology and trained cardiologists seeking knowledge and cultural exchange.

“I do roughly 200 ultrasounds (carotid, abdominal aorta, lower extremity arterial and venous) and stress testing in my office every day of the week.”

At Premier Heart, Dr. Steven Kernis brings the Mayo Clinic to Turnersville, New Jersey. For over 25 years, Dr. Kernis has used his clinical and interventional cardiac and vascular training and experience to provide patients with the level of care usually associated with a major medical center. He created Premier Heart in 2019 to be a place of cardiovascular excellence in a community setting where patients can get a complete range of tertiary care services under one roof without shuffling between multiple providers. Dr. Kernis prioritizes patient care above all else and strives to provide a VIP level of service. This includes quick appointment availability, friendly staff, short wait times and a comfortable office setting. Dr. Kernis places the highest priority on listening to his patients, accurately diagnosing their condition, carefully explaining their medical situation in understandable language, and recommending evidence-based treatments.

Main Areas of Interest

Cardiac Care:

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment
Heart Failure Management – precipitating factors and therapeutic approaches
Valvular Heart Disease – evaluation and interventions (e.g., TAVR, MitraClip)
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) – risk assessment, rate vs. rhythm control strategies
Hypertension (HTN) – management and secondary causes
Cardiac Imaging & Risk Stratification – interpretation of EKG, echocardiography, and nuclear stress testing

Vascular Medicine:

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – diagnosis and interventions
Carotid Artery Disease & Stroke Prevention
Aortic Aneurysm Management
Venous Insufficiency & Thrombosis – diagnosis and management
Pulmonary Embolism & Thrombectomy Indications

Specialties

Cardiovascular Diseases

Techniques You Will Learn

Diagnostic Testing:

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Echocardiogram (Transthoracic & Transesophageal)
Exercise Stress Testing
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) for PAD assessment
Cardiac Monitoring (Holter & Event Monitors)
Arterial and Venous Ultrasound
Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

Interventional Cardiology Procedures:

Cardiac Catheterization & Coronary Angiography
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)/Stenting
MitraClip for Mitral Regurgitation
Carotid Angiogram & Stenting
Lower Extremity Angiogram & Angioplasty
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) & Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure

Curriculum

Program can be customised based on your needs and level of expertise

Week 1: Foundations of Cardiology & Patient Assessment

Introduction to cardiovascular diseases, clinical approaches, and diagnostics
Review of hypertension, heart failure, and coronary artery disease management
Participation in outpatient consultations
Hands-on exposure to ECG and echocardiography

Week 2: Non-Invasive Cardiac Diagnostics

Training in stress testing, cardiac monitoring, and nuclear cardiology
Interpretation of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and echocardiographic findings
Discussion of cardiovascular risk stratification and primary prevention strategies

Week 3: Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Disease

Observation of cardiac catheterization, TAVR, PCI/stenting, and MitraClip procedures
Understanding angiography techniques and indications for percutaneous interventions
Review of complex cases and decision-making in interventional cardiology

Week 4: Vascular Medicine & Endovascular Interventions

Learning about carotid, aortic, and lower extremity vascular disease management
Exposure to vascular ultrasound, ABI testing, and interventional procedures
Case-based discussions on pulmonary thrombectomy and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management

Throughout the traineeship, participants will have opportunities for case discussions, literature reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings to enhance their understanding of comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Accommodation

Airbnb.com

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$1,500.00
4 weeks	$2,000.00

Who Can Apply

Host Details

Host Name: Steven Kernis

Affiliation: Premier Heart Center

Address: 151 Fries Mill Road, Suite 105, Turnersville, NJ 08012

Website URL: https://premierheartnj.com/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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