Curriculum Vitae Michael Eifling, M.D.

Michael D. Eifling, M.D.

1305 Airport Freeway, Suite 301
Bedford, Texas 76021
(682) 223-9120

Employment
HeartPlace Mid-Cities Electrophysiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Bedford, Texas
January 2018 – present

Heart Center at St Marks

Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 2013 – May 2017

Intermountain Healthcare
McKay Dee Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Ogden, Utah
July 2010 – September 2013

Education
Texas Heart Institute – Houston, Texas
Chief Electrophysiology Fellow
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
July 2008 – June 2010

Texas Heart Institute – Houston, Texas

Adult Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
July 2006 – June 2008

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Denver, Colorado

Chief Resident, Department of Internal Medicine
June 2004 - June 2005

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center – Denver, Colorado

Internship/Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
July 2001 - June 2004

University of Colorado School of Medicine – Denver, Colorado

Doctor of Medicine
July 1997 - May 2001

University of Colorado – Boulder, Colorado

Bachelor of Arts, Graduation with Distinction
Major: Biochemistry/ Molecular and Cellular Biology
Completed May 1997

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Honors, Awards, & Recognition

Professional
February 9, 2017 KSL News Article “From Heartache to Heart Health”

2015 Healthcare Heroes Award Utah Business Healthcare Summit: honored for developing a
minimally invasive procedure for patients with advanced atrial fibrillation

December 25, 2015 Deseret Newspaper Article “Off beat: St Marks Hospital offer debated treatment
for irregular heartbeats”

Post-Graduate
2009 Chief Electrophysiology Fellow - Texas Heart Institute
2008 Best Clinical Review Frontiers of Cardiology Conference
2007 Chief Cardiology Fellow – Texas Heart Institute
2004 Resident Teaching Award – University of Colorado School of Medicine
2003 Resident Teaching Award – University of Colorado School of Medicine

Medical School
2001 Gold Headed Cane Award for Promise as an Outstanding Physician
2000 Alpha Omega Alpha
2000 James Waring Award for Outstanding Student in Internal Medicine
1999, 1998 Recognized for Academic Excellence
1998 Joseph Cowgill Scholarship for Academic Accomplishment and Future Potential

Undergraduate
1996 Phi Beta Kappa University of Colorado, Boulder
1994 – 1997 Dean’s List every semester University of Colorado, Boulder
1995 Outstanding Service Award University of Colorado Department of Chemistry
1993 – 1994 Presidential Scholar Award, three-time recipient Mesa State College

Cardiology Certification
ABIM Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease 2009
Level 2 echocardiography
Level 2 nuclear cardiology
Level 2 diagnostic heart catheterization

CBNC Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology 2008

ABIM Board Certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 2010

Clinical skill set:

Pacemaker, defibrillator and biventricular device implantation
Electrophysiological testing with a broad range of diagnostic catheters
Electroanatomic mapping with Carto and ESI systems
Right atrial radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of AVNRT, AT and AVRT
Right atrial RFA of flutter, isthmus dependent and otherwise
Left atrial RFA of flutter via transseptal access
Left atrial RFA of AVRT via transseptal or retrograde access
Left atrial RFA of atrial fibrillation (pulmonary vein isolation)
Cryoablation of AVNRT

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Outflow tract RFA of ventricular tachycardia

Left and right ventricular RFA of ventricular tachycardia
Laser lead extraction
Tilt table testing
Implantable loop recorder implant
Left atrial appendage occlusion – Watchman
Impella-assisted ventricular tachycardia ablation

ABIM Board certification in Internal Medicine 2005

Medical Certification and Licensure

State of Utah Board of Medical Examiners (active)

Medical License 7625646-1205

State of Texas Board of Medical Examiners (active)

Medical License M5696

State of Colorado Board of Medical Examiners (not active)

Medical License 41890

DEA Registration BE8482818 (active)

Selected Lectures

2017 Napa Valley Atrial Fibrillation Symposium – guest lecturer

“What I can and cannot do with radiofrequency ablation”
“Left atrial appendage occlusion: epicardial vs endocardial approach”
“AF ablation: defining success”

The Hybrid Atrial Fibrillation Procedure – the best of both worlds

Mitral Valve and AF Symposium
Denver 2014
Park City 2015
Scottsdale 2015
San Diego 2016
Nashville 2017
Boston 2017

EKG Interpretation
3rd Annual Cambodian-American Cardiology Conference 2016

Atrial-Esophageal Fistula: recognition, management, & prevention

Grand Rounds March 2016
The Heart Center at St Marks

Management of Atrial Fibrillation in Women

American Heart Association Red Dress Lecture
Salt Lake City 2014

New treatments for Atrial Fibrillation

Healthy Conversations Conference

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Salt Lake City 2014

Xarelto for Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Janssen Pharmaceuticals 2011 - 2017

Anticoagulation to Reduce the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Bristol Meyers Squibb 2012 - 2014

Atrial Fibrillation 2014: Applying Current Evidence and Guidelines

Grand Rounds: Heart Center at St Marks, July 2014

Heart Rhythm Society – Denver 2013

The LAPTOP trial meeting
Left atrial pressure monitor: implant techniques & pitfalls

Heart Rhythm Society – Denver 2013

Rapid Fire Cases
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Isolation of the arrhythmogenic left sided SVC

Reduction of Ischemic Stroke Risk vs Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation

Utah Society of Physicians Assistants Conference
Mesquite NV 2012
Snow Bird UT 2013

Emergency Medicine Lecture Series – Boise, ID

Causes and Recognition of Stroke – Atrial Fibrillation

Emerging Leaders in Electrophysiology Conference – January 7, 2011

Case presentation

Intermountain Healthcare, McKay Dee Hospital - October 2010

Cardiovascular Grand Rounds
Emerging Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation

Intermountain Healthcare, McKay Dee Hospital - September 2010

Anatomy for the Electrophysiology Lab

Texas Heart Institute - April 2010

Electrophysiology Conference
A New Paradigm in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

Texas Heart Institute Symposium on Cardiac Arrhythmias - February 2010

Approach to the Patient with Electrical Storm

Frontiers of Cardiology Conference. Winter Park, Colorado - January 2008

Hypoxia, High Altitude, and Heart Disease

Texas Heart Institute Symposium on Cardiac Arrhythmias - November 2007

Assessment and Management of Electrical Storm

Texas Heart Institute - November 2006

Electrocardiographic and Intracardiac Features of Atrioventricular Conduction Block

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Hospitalist Grand Rounds University of Colorado Department of Medicine - December 2005

Medical Expeditions in the Indian Himalayas

Medical Grand Rounds University of Colorado Department of Medicine - February 2005

The Cardiovascular System at High Altitude

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Clinical Case Conferences - 2004

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Interpretation of Electrocardiograms
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Basic Electrocardiography
Congestive Heart Failure

University of Colorado Tropical Medicine Course - 2004

Historical and Pathophysiological Review of Chagas Disease
Management of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Developing Nations

International Health Opportunities – 2004

Practicing Medicine on the Roof of the World

Publications
Michael Eifling M.D., Mehdi Razavi M.D., Ali Massumi M.D. Evaluation and Management of Electrical
Storm. Texas Heart Institute Journal, September 2010.

Research Experience
Michael Eifling, M.D., JoAnn Lindenfeld, M.D., Edward Havranek, M.D., Jean Kutner, M.D., M.S.P.H.,
Estimating Prognosis in Congestive Heart Failure: A Comparative Study of Physicians, Patients, and Family
Members with a Model for Cardiac Death

Jane E.B. Reusch, M.D., Judith G. Regensteiner, Ph.D., et al. Subinvestigator: Michael Eifling, M.D.,
Rosiglitazone Therapy in the Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Judith G. Regensteiner, Ph.D., Mark Nehler, M.D. Subinvestigator: Michael Eifling, M.D., The ICPOP
(Intermittent Claudication Proof of Principle) Study: The Effect of Niacin ER/Lovastatin on Peak Walking Time in Patients
with Intermittent Claudication

Judith G. Regensteiner, Ph.D., Mark Nehler, M.D. Subinvestigator: Michael Eifling, M.D.,
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Parallel-Arm, Study to Assess the Long-Term Effects of
Pletal (Cilostazol) Versus Placebo Administered Orally to Patients with Intermittent Claudication Secondary to Peripheral
Arterial Disease

Medical physician and patient safety monitor on Pikes Peak 14,110 feet:
Leadbetter G.W., Hackett P.H., et al. Comparison of Ginko biloba, acetazolamide, and placebo for
prevention of acute mountain sickness. High Alt Med Biol 2003;3:455

Scientific Exhibits
Michael Eifling, M.D., Cryptogenic Cirrhosis Revealed: A Young Woman with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. First
Place - Associates Clinical Vignette Competition, American College of Physicians. Denver, June 2003.

Michael Eifling, M.D., Cryptogenic Cirrhosis Revealed: A Young Woman with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Poster
Finalist - Associates Clinical Vignette Competition, American College of Physicians. San Diego, April 2003.

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Eifling M., Kraska E., Long T.: A Student-Initiated Health Clinic for Residents of a Substance Abuse Treatment
Program. National Conference: Community-Campus Partnership for Health. Seattle, March 1999.

Eifling M., Kraska E., Long T.: The Globeville Preventive Care Clinic. Colorado Coalition for the Medically
Underserved Conference. Denver, February 1999.

Eifling M., Kraska E., Long T.: A Partnership Between the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program and the
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. American College of Physicians - American Society of Internal
Medicine Conference. Colorado Springs, January 1999.

Activities
Electrophysiology Fellows Advisory Council
Boston Scientific
2007 - 2009

Advisory Panel on EP Fellows Education and Development

Medtronic
2007 - present

Physician Cambodian-American medical expedition 2016

Jeremiah’s Hope – providing cardiology and electrophysiology services to the people of Cambodia

Advisory Panel for Himalayan Health Exchange and Director of Project Heart, a humanitarian program to
provide care to the underserved populations in remote areas of Indo-Tibetan Borderlands. Project Heart aims
to prevent, diagnose, and provide definitive treatment for patients with rheumatic heart disease.
Himalayan Health Exchange Physician
2008 Medical Expedition Team Leader – Ladakh, Kargiak
2005 Medical Expedition Team Leader – Chang Tang Plateau
2005 Medical Expedition Team Leader – Sikkim
2004 Medical Expedition Team Leader - Remote Villages of the Trans-Himalayan Range
2002 Medical Expedition Team Leader - Spiti, India/Tibet
2001 Medical Expedition - Tibetan Refugees of Dharamsala, India

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Heart Rhythm Society – Associate Member 2008
American College of Cardiology – Associate Member 2006
Denton Cooley Texas Heart Institute Society 2006
American College of Physicians- American Society of Internal Medicine
International Society for Mountain Medicine

Other Interests
High-performance road racing – NASA competition racing license
International travel
Skiing and mountaineering
Scuba diving