John Dodson
About John Dodson
John Dodson is an Attending Physician in Cardiology at NYU Langone Medical Center and an Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He directs the Geriatric Cardiology Program and the Cardiovascular Digital Health Lab, and co-created the GeriKit app.
Current Roles at NYU Langone Medical Center
John Dodson currently serves as an Attending Physician in Cardiology at NYU Langone Medical Center. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he holds the titles of Director of the Geriatric Cardiology Program and Director of the Cardiovascular Digital Health Lab. His work focuses on advancing cardiovascular care for the elderly and incorporating digital health solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Academic Involvement at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
John Dodson is an Associate Professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He has been in this academic role since 2014, where he teaches and mentors medical students and cardiology fellows. His academic involvement also includes directing research initiatives that intersect the fields of aging, mobile health, and cardiovascular prevention.
Previous Positions in Cardiology and Epidemiology
Before joining NYU Langone Medical Center, John Dodson worked in several notable institutions. He was an Associate Epidemiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a Cardiologist at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he served as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School during the same period. Prior to these roles, he gained experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and as a Cardiology Fellow at Yale University School of Medicine.
Educational Background in Medicine and Public Health
John Dodson earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completing his studies in 2005. He furthered his education in public health, obtaining a Master's Degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2014. His educational background supports his dual focus on clinical care and research in cardiology.
Innovations in Geriatric Cardiology
As the co-creator of the GeriKit app, John Dodson has contributed to the field of digital health by developing tools for geriatric assessment. The app is designed to facilitate comprehensive evaluations of elderly patients, improving the efficiency and accuracy of their care. His innovative work extends to conducting clinical trials and observational studies that explore the intersection of aging, mobile health, and cardiovascular prevention.