Maya S. Safarova, MD, PhD, FNLA, FACC, FAHA

Cardiology/Cardiovascular Medicine
Assistant Professor
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I joined the Medical College of Wisconsin with a goal to serve the diverse community bringing the cutting edge research to clinical practice through clinical trials and translational science. My clinical interests include cardiovascular prevention, women's health, heritable lipid disorders, aortopathies as well as Echocardiography. My research program is on the intersection of genetics, informatics, and imaging, focusing on vascular aging using epigenetic algorithms and approaches enabling a new level of multiomics research with the mission of building healthier lives, free of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. I am passionate about personalized prevention. I believe that each individual deserves to receive exceptional care and there is a need for a new perspective in assessing cardiovascular risk in clinical practice tailored to each individual patient accounting for gender, race and ethnicity, the probability of disease progression, in other words, each individual genetic make-up.

I joined the Medical College of Wisconsin with a goal to serve the diverse community bringing the cutting edge research to clinical practice through clinical trials and translational science. My…
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About

I graduated with honors from the First Moscow State Medical University, and further continued with a PhD in Cardiology and Biochemistry focusing on lipoprotein(a) and various treatment modalities for heritable lipid disorders, including lipoprotein apheresis, at the National Medical Research Center. To acquire expertise in genetic epidemiology and clinical informatics I did my postdoctoral training in Cardiovascular Genomics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester developing tools and implementing innovative systems for discovery with a specific focus on patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and early vascular disease. My further training included internal medicine residency at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center where I served as a chief fellow.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Cardiometabolic Clinical Trials
Computed Tomography
Genetic Testing for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease
Lipoprotein Apheresis
Nuclear Cardiology
Pharmacogenomics
Preventive Cardiology
SPECT
Transesophageal Echocardiography
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Women and Heart Disease

Diseases & Conditions

Aortic Disease
Genetic Lipid Disorders
Lipoprotein Disorders
Statin Intolerance

Ages Seen

Adult

Languages Spoken

English
Russian
Turkish
Azeri

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Locations

Pleasant Valley Health Center Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University - Moscow - Russia - Doctor of Medicine - (2009)

National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Medicine - Moscow - Russia - PhD in Cardiovascular Disease - (2009-2013)

National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Medicine - Moscow - Russia - Residency in Cardiology - (2010-2011)

Mayo Clinic - Rochester - MN - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Genomics, Informatics - (2014-2017)

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center - Livingston - NJ - Residency in Internal Medicine - (2017-2020)

The University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City - KS - Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine - (2020-2023)

Board Certifications

Adult Echocardiography
Clinical Lipidology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Very pleasant and helpful
Very good experience. Dr. Safarova explained test results & alternatives as to medications.
Dr seemed to care about me and mentioned options specific to who I am. I.e., race/ ethnicity/family history
After years of sharing concern for my family history of heart disease and high bp to my primary doctor only to be told not to worry about it, it was such a weight off my shoulders to find a lipodologist at Froedtert who really cares about prevention and underlying reasons for symptoms. Dr Safarova knew all about my family history and background before the appointment and actually listened to my questions and concerns. I've never experienced that level of engagement and am very happy to have found her!
Check in staff were very kind, efficient, and fun to talk to. Gave me directions and answers questions. Dr Safarova is, by far, one of the kindest and compassionate people I have ever worked with at Froedtert. She took so much time to explain what was going on, down to the small details. She gave me my options for treatment and let me choose. She could even tell I was nervous and did what she could to call my nerves. She was so personable and, even though this is my first visit, I felt so comfortable with her, as if I had been seeing her my whole life! We need more people like her in this field and I am very happy I had the chance to work with her!
An outstanding physician. Very knowledgeable and empathetic. A good listener and I would highly recommend her to others.
The doctor explained the situation and treatment options with great details! But could bring down the explanations to a more layman's vocabulary. m
Dr Safarova is excellent !
It was an overall good experience
My doctor is fantastic
Really feel seen and listened to by Dr. Safarova. Felt treatment was arrived by mutual concerns and suggestions.
Dr. Safarova was extraordinary in her communication (listening closely to me, e.g.), preventative recommendations and compassion. She is outstanding in 'hearing' me and specifically addressing my individual issues carefully. I am already effectuating her recommendations. Cannot thank Dr. Sararova enough.
Absolutely the best cardiac appointment I have ever had. Thank you Dr Safarova and staff.
Very thorough and very interested in my input and concerns about my care.
1st Dr to adapt explanation of the hearts functionality into my knowledge base of vocation was very impressive and seemless
I have nothing to criticize because my Froedtert experiences have all been positive.
The doctor was very nice to me. I liked her.
Dr. Safarova was very professional and extremely knowledgeable about her specialty. She took the time to review my history and explained tests/procedures throughout my appointment-I did not feel intimidated at all-- I felt very comfortable during my visit--Thank you--Dr. Safarova
My visit/initial consultation with Dr. Safarova was one of the best visits that I have ever had with a physician. She was extremely knowledgeable, articulate and professional, yet very personable and approachable. It was very evident that she had gone to great lengths to review my medical history prior to my visit with her. She spent a very good amount of time explaining my issues, at hand, and then recommending what she felt was an appropriate course of treatment. I never felt rushed or hesitant to ask her questions. Dr. Safarova ensured that I understood both what she felt was causing my cardiac issues and what our course of action for follow-up was going to be. Unlike so many very specialized clinicians, she was really able to boil down the science for me in very relatable and understandable terms. Her passion for what she does and her areas of special interest were clearly obvious. Conversely, she was warm and appreciative with support staff that I also observed her interacting with. Dr. Safarova is truly a breath of fresh air and a real asset to the Froedtert Cardiology Department team. I feel privileged to have received her care!
Excellent doctor - communicated well, listened and will work within my medical team to collaborate on my care.
I was very impressed with the time that dr safarov spent addressing my questions. She had a solution or a test ordered for every concern that I had. Her demeanor was so kind and empathetic.
Dr Safarova was amazing. Listens well, knowledgeable, friendly, caring, investigative, explains situation well, inspires trust and confidence, great follow-through
Doctor listened to all of my concerns and questions. I feel better that I have a plan to continue to evaluate my health concerns and a way to get to an end plan that I will be able to buy into.
Very, very satisfied with the entire process from scheduling thru procedure. All involved were sensitive to my situation and very accommodating in addressing my needs.
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