Gary Milechman, MD
Professor
Medicine
School of Medicine

gary.milechman@ucsf.edu 415-502-5099

Dr. Gary Milechman is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Cardiology at UCSF. He practices full time at the UCSF Golden Gate Practice at 1 Daniel Burnham Court in San Francisco. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science, went to City College of NY where he got a B.A. in Biology and a B.A. in Chemistry, then went to Medical School at the State University of NY at Stonybrook.

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He completed his Medical Internship and Residency, and Cardiology Fellowship at UCSF/Mt. Zion.

Dr. Gary Milechman loves to take care of patients, and he loves to teach Medical Students, Medicine Residents, and Cardiology Fellows. He is Board Certified in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Heart Rhythm Device Management. Dr. Milechman has won many Teaching Awards over his distinguished career at Mt. Zion, CPMC, and UCSF. He feels that educating his patients about their cardiovascular and general health issues will lead to better compliance and better outcomes.

Awards

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  • "Teacher of the Year", Dept. of Card, CPMC, 2016-2017
  • "Teacher of the Year", Dept. of Card., CPMC, 2014-2015
  • "Teacher of the Year", Dept. of Med, CPMC, 2012-2013
  • "Teacher of the Year", Dept. of Med., CPMC, 2008-2009
  • Teaching Excellence in Cardiology, CPMC, 2003-2004
  • “Teacher of the Year” Award, CPMC, 2001-2002
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Mt. Zion/UCSF Medical Center, 1997-1998
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Mt. Zion/UCSF Medical Center, 1994-1995
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Mt. Zion/UCSF Medical Center, 1993-1994
  • Outstanding Teacher, Dept. of Med., Mt. Zion Hospital and MC, 1987-1988
  • Outstanding Clinical Instructor, UCSF, 1987-1988

Education & Training

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  • Recertification Competency in Cardiac Rhthm Device Therapy HRS 09/2015
  • Interventional Cardiology Added Qualification in Interventional Cardiology ABIM 09/2012
  • Special Competency Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation NASPE 09/2005
  • Fellow of the ACC Fellow of the American College of Cardiology ACC 09/1988
  • Diplomate Cardiovascular Disease ABIM 09/1987
  • Cardiology Cardiology Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center 06/1987
  • Diplomate Internal Medicine ABIM 09/1983
  • Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center 06/1983
  • M.D. Medicine State University of NY at Stonybrook 06/1980
  • B.A. Chemistry and Biology (Double Major) Hebert H Lehman College 06/1976
  • Graduate Graduate Bronx High School of Science 06/1972

Interests

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  • Heart Rhythm Issues
  • Lipid Management
  • Clinical Cardiology
  • Implantation and Evaluation of Pacemakers and ICD's
  • Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology
  • Physical Exam Expertise
  • Teaching and Mentoring of Residents and Fellows
  • Preventive Cardiology

Publications (2)

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