Specialization
Assistant professor and general practitioner
Focus of research
As an academic general practitioner, I combine patient care with clinical research focused on the detection and management of cardiovascular disease within primary care settings. I practice at Holendrecht Health Center, in Amsterdam South-East, serving a diverse and multicultural population, which enriches my clinical insights and approach.
My clinical expertise includes cardiovascular medicine, basic surgery, and echocardiography, with certification from the Dutch Cardiovascular Echography Board (CHBB). I have a strong interest in innovations in (point-of-care) diagnostics, including AI-supported technologies, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in primary care.
In addition to clinical and research duties, I contribute to medical education through active involvement in the bachelor’s and master’s curriculum of medicine at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).
Current Research Leadership:
I lead and supervise several innovative projects aimed at improving cardiovascular outcomes in primary care, including:
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TRACE (ZonMw) & HEART-GP (Dutch Heart Foundation): Optimizing triage and evaluation of acute chest pain in urgent primary care
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TARGET-HF (ZonMw/AMC): Enhancing detection and diagnosis of heart failure in primary care
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PATCH-AF (ZonMw): Screening strategies for atrial fibrillation in at-risk patients within primary care
For a full overview of my academic projects, please visit: https://www.amstelheart.nl