Dr. Mark East has been with Cardiology and Arrhythmia Consultants since 2003. He received his doctorate of medicine from the University of North Carolina. Dr. East completed his residency and his cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.  Dr. East  is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, an experienced clinical researcher, and specializes in coronary and peripheral angioplasty.

07/2003 – Present           

Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants, Inc., Norfolk, VA

09/2003 – Present

Consulting Associate - Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

1987-1991

Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH - BA – Neuroscience

1991-1995

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC - MD

1999-2001

Clinical Research Training Program, Duke University Medical Center

January 2001

GCRC Training in Ethical Conduct of Research

1995-1998

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

1998-2002

Cardiology - Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

2002-2003

Interventional Cardiology, Coronary and Peripheral Training -
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

02/2003 – Present

Virginia Board of Medicine

11/2002 – 11/2003

North Carolina Medical Board

2003 – Present

Fellow - American College of Cardiologists, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), ABIM - Cardiovascular Diseases

2006 – Present

Principal Investigator, LTCAD Study, deCODE genetics, Inc., Trial

2000 - 2003

Chief Fellow - Duke Clinical Research Institute

2000 – 2003

Fellow Representative - National Board - Association of Black Cardiologists

1998 – 1998

Assistant Chief Medical Resident - Duke University Medical Center

1993 – 1995

Assistant Regional Director - Student National Medical Association

1994 – 1995

Co-Chairperson - Lucille McIntosh Fund Committee

1992 – 1993

Co-President - UNC School of Medicine Chapter, Student National Medical Association

1991 – 1992

Chairperson, Student Committee on Diversity

1987 – 1991

Co-Chairperson, Oberlin Black Science Student Organization

American College of Physicians - Poster Presentation Winner 1998
Minority Research Training Award
William deB. MacNider Award
Heusner Pupil Award Medical Faculty Award
Medical School Clinical Honors 4th Year
Ford-Mellon Research Grant
Ronald E. McNair Scholarship
Laura B. Scott Scholarship
President Minority Scholar

2006 – Present

Clinical Endpoints Adjudication Committee, deCODE genetics, Inc.

2005 – Present

Research Advisory Committee, Cardiac Services Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

2005 – Present

Peer Review Committee, Cardiac Services, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

2004 – Present

Quality (CQI) Committee, Cardiac Services Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

2003 – Present

Data Committee, Cardiac Services, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

2003 – Present

Acute Myocardial Infarction Committee, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

2000 – Present

Bylaw Committee Member of the Association of Black Cardiology

1999 – 2001

Admission Committee Cardiology Fellowship Program

1995 – 2003

Minority Retention and Recruitment Committee

1995 – 1996

Graduate Medical Education Committee

Associate - American College of Physicians
Fellow - American College of Cardiology
Member - Association of Black Cardiologists

American Heart Journal, American Journal of Medicine, Medical Care

01/2000 – 06/2003

Principal Investigator for “Plasma Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in Patients without Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) at Rest and Post Exercise.”

01/2000 – 06/2003

Principal Investigator for “Effects of Intravenous Heparin on Circulating Plasma Levels of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF).”

06/1999 – 06/2003

Site Co-investigator for “Multicenter Trial Evaluating Racial Differences in Health Beliefs and Preferences for Cardiac Procedures (Cardiac Decision Making Study).”

06/1999 – 06/2003 

Site Co-investigator for “Phase II, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Finding Study for Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Recombinant Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (RFGF-2) in Subjects with Coronary Artery Disease.”

08/1993 – 08/1995

University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill NC.  Advisor: Dr. Ross Simpson.  Clinical investigation of racial differences in cardiac catheterization rates between black and white patients at UNC Hospitals between 1986 and 1990.

November/December 2000    

Lecturer for the Duke University Physician Assistant Program.
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

1. East MA, Peterson E, Shaw L, Battle J, Gattis W, O’Connor C. “Racial Differences in the Outcome of Patients with Diastolic Heart Failure:  Results from the Duke Databank of Cardiovascular Disease.”  Am Heart J, July 2004; 148(1):151-156.

2. East MA. Jollis JG. Nelson CL. Marks D. Peterson ED. “The Influence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on Survival in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease:  Do Race and Gender Matter?.”  Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 41(6):949-54, 2003 Mar 19.

3. East MA, Landis DI, Thompson MA, Annex BH.  “Effect of Intravenous Heparin on Plasma Levels of Angiogenic Growth Factors.”  Am J Card, 2003; 91:1234-1236.

4. Kressin NR, Chang BH, Clark JA, Orner MB, Whittle JC, East MA, Peterson ED, Petersen LA.  “Are Patients’ Health Beliefs Associated with Racial Disparities in Cardiac Catheterization.” Medical Care; 40(1 Suppl): I72-85, 2002 Jan.

5. McGuire DK, Hudson MP, East MA, Dyke CD, Battle J, Bahit MC, Al-Khatib SM, AlexanderJH. AHJ at the Meetings.  “Highlights from the American Heart Association 72nd Scientific Sessions November 6 to 10, 1999.”  Am Heart J 2000; 139:359-370.

6. McGuire DK, O'Shea JC, Dyke CK, Kandzari D, East MA, Tolleson TR.  “Highlights from the American College of Cardiology 49th Annual Scientific Sessions: March 12 to 15, 2000.” Am Heart J 2000; 140:181-188.

7. Thomas KL, East MA, Velazqueuez E, Tuttle R, Shaw LK, O’Connor M, Peterson ED.  “Outcomes of Research and Assessment Group, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC.”  JACC (suppl), 2002; 39 (5):191A. Abstract presented at ACC 2002.  In press.

8. Battle JK, East MA, Hasselblad V, Gattis W, O’Connor CM, Califf RM.  “No Racial Differences in Response to Beta-Blocker Therapy for Heart Failure:  A Meta-Analysis.”  Circulation, 2001;104(17):681. Abstract presented at AHA 2001.

9. Moliterno DJ, Asher CA, Manjushri BV, McGuire DK, East MA, Newby K.  “Increased Risk of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Events Among Black Patients Receiving Oral GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors: 1st and 2nd Symphony Trials.”  Circulation, 2001;104(17):779. Abstract presented at AHA 2001.

10. East MA, Shaw L, Cohen MG, Tolleson TR, Fanning TS, Silvestry S, Lewis C, Battle JK, Peterson ED.  “Angiographic Differences Do Not Explain Racial Disparities in Bypass Surgery Use.”  Circulation, 2001;104(17):801.  Abstract presented AHA 2001.

11. Battle J, Martin D, East M, Muhlbaier L, Stanford J, Jollis J, Mark D. “Disparity in the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Devices by Race and Gender.” Abstract Circulation 2000; 102(18):II-396.

12. East MA, Thompson M, Landis D, Annex B. “Single Dose Intravenous Heparin Differentially Alters Plasma Levels of Angiogenic Growth Factors.”  Abstract Circulation 2000, 102 (18):II-705.

13. East MA, Peterson E.  “Understanding Racial Differences in Cardiac Care and Outcomes:  Issues for the New Millennium.”  Am Heart J 2000; 139(5):764-66.

14. East MA, Strayhorn G.  “Under-Representation of Black Male Medical Students, Nature or Lack of Nurture?”  NCMJ; 60(1):18-21.

15. East MA.  “Racial Differences in the Utilization of Cardiac Catheterization Following Acute Myocardial Infarction.”  FAX UNC Student Medical Journal 1995; 10(1):27-31.

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