Renee Kursel, MD

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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiology/Cardiovascular Medicine
Assistant Professor
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I'm excited to have the opportunity to practice advanced heart failure in an era in which I can offer patients therapies that can not only prolong their life but improve their symptoms. I strive to individualize care and therapeutic plans while developing strong personal relationships with my patients.

I'm excited to have the opportunity to practice advanced heart failure in an era in which I can offer patients therapies that can not only prolong their life but improve their symptoms. I strive…
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About

Dr. Kursel is a board-certified cardiologist with formal training in advanced heart failure and heart transplant cardiology. She specializes in the care and treatment of patients with multiple etiologies of heart failure and evaluation for short and long-term management of patients with advanced therapies, including ventricular assist devices and cardiac transplantation.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Barostim
Cardiac Transplantation
Heart Failure Surgery
Second Opinions
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Advanced Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies
Myocarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Transplant Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health - Madison - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (2011)

University of Utah - Salt Lake City - Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Cardiology - (2017-2018)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine - (2014-2017)

University of Cincinnati - OH - Residency in Internal Medicine - (2011-2014)

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Dr Kursel is a warm and knowledgeable Doctor. I feel very comfortable coming to her and I can ask questions easily to her.
Love, love, love Dr Kursell!
Dr. Kursel is very compassionate & listens. Very approachable & easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable
Overall, excellent appt as usual.
Dr. Kurcel Is an extremely qualified physician with a rare gift of empathy and compassion. She patiently listened to all my concerns and did not rush the visit at all. Would highly recommend.
This was a telephone visit
Dr. Kursel is a terrific physician! She answered all my questions in a clear and detailed manner and readjusted some medication. I felt she knew me and was specifically treating me. I had her undivided attention and care.
I appreciated the doctor's honesty, caring attitude and knowledge.
Dr. Kursel was so compassionate and very thorough-couldn't ask for better support!
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