Keith David Aaronson, MD, PhD, MS
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Keith Aaronson, MD, PhD, MS, is the Bertram Pitt, MD Collegiate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, the Medical Director of the Cardiac Transplant Service and the Center for Circulatory Support and the Co-Director of the Heart Failure and Transplant Management Program for Michigan Medicine. Dr. Aaronson is actively engaged in clinical practice and clinical research in the areas of heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. His research has focused on improving health, quality of life and economic outcomes in these populations, utilizing methodologies ranging from small to large scale observational analyses, Markov modeling, meta-analyses, and both industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated randomized clinical trials of standard pharmaceutical interventions, alternative medicines, patient education and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Aaronson has had a particular interest in modeling outcomes in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support to inform appropriate utilization of health resources. He co-developed the first prospectively validated survival model for patients with advanced heart failure, the Heart Failure Survival Score, which remains in use by heart failure specialists worldwide to help select the most appropriate candidates for heart transplantation and other advanced therapies. He was national Co-PI of the completed HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) Bridge to Transplant ADVANCE Trial, the NHLBI-funded REVIVE-IT trial and the ongoing REVIVAL registry. His present research includes investigations of novel devices for percutaneous circulatory support, cardiac remodeling and cardiorenal syndrome.
Areas of Practice
Congestive heart failure and heart transplantation.
Expertise
Locations
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Cardiology Clinic | Briarwood Health Associates 325 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 5
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1605Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions -
Ventricular Assistance Device Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
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Research Overview
Pretransplant risk stratification, transplant immunosuppression, drug and device therapy for heart failure, and applications of decision analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis to problems in cardiovascular disease.
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Patient Comments
December 8, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson always thoroughly answers questions and conscientiously makes sure the patient is a part of the decisionmaking process"
October 14, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson is the best doctor I have ever had."
October 1, 2025 - "Excellent in all respects including that Dr. Aaronson wears a mask and that is much appreciated for those of us immunocompromised."
September 26, 2025 - "Dr Aaronson always makes me feel like my situation is important to him. He gives detailed explanations and listens to my questions and concerns."
September 9, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson is the best. He totally reviewed my situation"
July 1, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson shows great patience and understanding in addressing my condition and questions. I always feel better after seeing him."
June 24, 2025 - "I am so grateful that I have Dr. Aaronson as my cardiac doctor. He is a rock star. And I am very happy. [...]"
May 1, 2025 - "Dr Aaronson explained my [...] issue clearly and extensively and discussed a variety of approaches moving forward"
April 30, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson is always very attentive to my health concerns and questions."
April 30, 2025 - "Dr. Aaronson is a smart, caring and down to earth dr who's compassionate. Never talks down to you and explains things in language a layperson can understand. He is very busy but takes time with patients and their family you never feel pressured or that you are taking to long. We are honored to have him as our cardiologist."
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