Brett M. Wertman
MD

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About Dr. Brett M. Wertman
Bio
Dr. Wertman has authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed journals on topics relating to Interventional Cardiology and has participated in several live case transmissions to national meetings demonstrating new techniques in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. Dr. Wertman has received extensive training in the percutaneous treatment of valvular heart disease, including aortic valve replacement using the Edwards Sapien Valve as well as mitral valve repair using the Abbott Mitra-Clip system. He additionally has significant experience in several other novel interventional therapies, including Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure, Left Atrial Appendage closure, and Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Dr. Wertman was born and raised in Newport Beach and in his spare time enjoys relaxing with his family, travel, and exercise. He currently serves as Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at Hoag Hospital Irvine and was named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) for 2016 and 2017.
Specialties
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Focus areas
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Location
Irvine
16305 Sand Cyn Ave Ste 255, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 276-2446 • Fax: (949) 276-2449
Ladera Ranch
333 Corporate Dr Ste 102, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Phone: (949) 276-2446 • Fax: (949) 276-2449
Accepted insurance
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- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English
Background
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Education
Medical Education
Medical Doctor, University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA-Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA-Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Fellowship
Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship
Interventional Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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