Justine Lachmann, MD

I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by my parents who were psychologists and my uncle who was a surgeon. As a teenager, I joined an ambulance corps and witnessed a patient being resuscitated by cardiopulmonary resuscitation. These influences led to my interest in the human heart, and ultimately prompted me to specialize in cardiology.

I see patients with a wide variety of heart conditions. My specialty includes all stages of heart failure and cardiac transplantation, although my major focus is on treatment and prevention of the progression of heart conditions. I perform cardiac imaging and cardiopulmonary stress testing.

I work with a dedicated team of highly trained cardiologists who deliver compassionate and expert care. I make myself available to my patients for any questions or active issues that may arise after their office visit. I also try to accommodate patients for same-day appointments as needed.

My research focuses on patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with heart failure and the complex interplay of conditions that result in shortness of breath and exercise limitation. I have been an investigator in multiple studies, including one of the largest exercise and heart failure studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

I am proud to have been recognized by Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” series several times and to have received the American Heart Association Innovative Research Award. I have published more than 14 articles on cardiology and heart failure.