Aaron Schatz, MD,FACC
Dr. Schatz, a cardiovascular disease specialist, is skilled in the discipline of cardiomyopathy, high cholesterol, and diabetes and specializes in treating heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and valvular heart disease.
Dr. Schatz earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia at VCU Health, Richmond, VA, where he went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Schatz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He is also a board-certified diplomate of adult comprehensive echocardiography and nuclear cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Education
- Medical School
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Doctor of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School, Medical College of Virginia
- Internship
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Internal Medicine
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
- Residency
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Internal Medicine
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
- Fellowship
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Cardiovascular Disease
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
Publications
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Resolution of Pericardial Constriction with Anakinra in a Patient with Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis Secondary to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Issue #2016 Nov 15;223:215-216. PMID: 27541656
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Author: Schatz, Aaron, et al
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Publisher: Int J Cardiol.
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Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with 2020 Polyangiitis Presenting as an Acute Coronary Syndrome
2020
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Author: Kolominsky, J et al.
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Publisher: Accepted JACC Case Reports
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“Interleukin-1 Blockade Inhibits the 2020 Acute Inflammatory Response in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Issue #2020 Mar Vol. 9
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Author: Abbate, Antonio et al.
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Publisher: JAHA
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Severely Impaired Cardiorespiratory 2017 Fitness In Patients with Recently Decompensated Systolic Heart Failure
Issue #2017 Nov 15;120(10): 1854-1857. PMID: 28867128
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Author: Canada, Justin et al.
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Publisher: Am J Cardiol.
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Recombinant Human Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Provides Cardioprotection during Myocardial Ischemia Reperfusion in the Mouse
Issue #y 26.3 (2012): 273-76. Print. PMID: 22527620
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Author: Toldo, S., Schatz, AM., et al
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Publisher: Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy
Reviews
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05/25/2026
This visit was one of the best I ever had. Dr. Schatz was amazing. He took time to answer all my questions.
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05/22/2026
Very good exam for a specific issue.Dr. Schatz was very informative, attuned to my questions & concerns. Good doctor.
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05/21/2026
Dr Schatz and his team are the epitome of excellence and professionalism. I searched him out from my hospital bed at VCU prior to my left ventricular aneurysm repair! I am now retired from the profession and know what I'm looking for in my providers.
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05/19/2026
Per usual-exceptional service
