JOHN J. SEGER, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Houston Electrophysiology Associates
6624 Fannin, Suite 1910
Houston, Texas 77030
(713) 791-9444 (713) 791-9555 fax
UNDERGRADUATE: Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, Texas 75275
Phone (214) 768-2000
Degree: B.A.
09/01/1972-05/16/1976
GRADUATE: University of Texas Health Science Center
6431 Fannin, #1.150, Houston, Texas 77030
Degrees: M.D.
07/01/1976-06/09/1979
INTERNSHIP: Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030
Program Director: Antonio Gotto, M.D.
Medicine Internship
07/01/1979-06/30/1980
RESIDENCY: Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030
Program Director: Antonio Gotto, M.D.
Internal Medicine Residency
07/01/1980-06/30/1982
FELLOWSHIPS: St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital/Texas Heart Institute
6720 Bertner Street, Houston, Texas 77030
Program Director: Robert Hall, M.D.
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases
07/01/1982-06/30/1984
University of California
513 Parnassus, San Francisco, California
Electrophysiology Fellowship
Program Director: Melvin Scheinman, M.D.
07/01/1984-06/30/1985
LICENSES: Texas Board of Medical Examiners #F-4507
08/19/1979
New Mexico #94-390
1994 (Inactive 1998)
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS: Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine/Cardiology
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030
1998-present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine/Cardiology
University of Texas Health Science Center
6431 Fannin, #1.150, Houston, Texas 77030
1998-present
Texas Heart Institute
6720 Bertner Street, Houston, Texas 77030
1998-present
Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine/Cardiology
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
3601 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79430
1988-1997
HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENT:
01/01/1997 – present St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Active Staff
6720 Bertner Street, Houston, Texas 77030
01/01/1998 – present The Methodist Hospital, Active Staff
6565 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
04/01/1998 – present V.A. Hospital
2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030
02/17/1999 – present Houston Northwest Medical Center, Active Staff
710 FM 1960 West, Houston, Texas 77090
05/01/2000 – present Memorial Hermann Hospital, Active Network Staff
6411 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
1987 – 1998 St. Mary of the Plains Hospital, Resigned in good standing
(inactive) Lubbock, Texas
1987 – 1998 Methodist Hospital, Resigned in good standing
(inactive) Lubbock, Texas
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Texas Medical Association
Texas Medical Foundation
Harris County Medical Society
North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
INVESTIGATIONAL PROTOCOLS:
Medtronic Transthoracic Unipolar Impedance Determination
1995
Medtronic Transthoracic Impedance Determination of Subthreshold Biphasic Waveforms
Co-Investigator, Primary Defibrillator Implantation Study
(PRIDE)
PROFESSIONAL ADDR: Hall-Garcia Cardiology, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital/
Texas Heart Institute, Texas Medical Center
6624 Fannin Street, Suite 2480, Houston, Texas 77030
12/01/1985-09/01/1987
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
3514 21st Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410
10/01/1987-12/31/1997
Houston Electrophysiology Associates, P.A.
6624 Fannin, Suite 1910
Houston, Texas 77030
01/01/1998- Present
Center For Atrial Fibrillation, P.A.
6624 Fannin, Suite 1910
Houston, Texas 77030
06/01/2008- Present
COURSE DIRECTOR: The First Arrhythmia Symposium
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A., Lubbock Texas
Cardiac Pacemakers, Incorporated
1992
Co-Founder and Co-Director
Pacemaker Management and Implantation Program
1996
Laser Lead Extraction Course for Spectranetics
St. Luke’s Texas Medical Center and Texas Heart Institute. 2012-2014
ASSISTANT COURSE DIRECTOR: Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Keystone, Colorado
1991
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Keystone, Colorado
1991
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology on the Horizon,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Lubbock, Texas
1992
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Keystone, Colorado
1992
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology n the Horizon,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Lubbock, Texas
1993
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1993
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit IV,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1994
Cardiovascular Technology on the Horizon,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Lubbock, Texas
1995
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit V,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1995
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit IV,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1996
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1997
Cardiovascular Interventions: Technology at the Summit,
Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A.
Lubbock Methodist Hospital System, Aspen, Colorado
1998
SPECIALTY BOARDS: American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified: 09/15/1982
#89263
American Board of Internal Medicine/
Subspecialty in Cardiovascular Diseases
Certified: 11/20/1985
#89263
American Board of Internal Medicine/
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Certified: 12/01/1992
#89263
American Board of Internal Medicine/
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Certified: 12/01/2013
#89263
ADVISORY BOARD: Medtronic Atrial Fibrillation Advisory Board
JOURNAL REVIEWER: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology (PACE)
AWARDS: Charles B. Peterson Scholarship, Outstanding Undergraduate
Premedical Student
Southern Methodist University
1975
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Southern Methodist University
1976
Upjohn Achievement Award
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Texas
1979
Merit Scholarship, Third Year Medical School
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Texas
1980
Chief Medical Resident
Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine
1982
Outstanding Cardiology Fellowship Award
Texas Heart Institute
1983-1984
Chief Cardiology Fellow
Texas Heart Institute
1984
RESEARCH:
Pacesetter Synchroni III Model 2028, Phase III
1993
Pacesetter Active Fixation Lead Model 1188, Phase III
1993
Pacesetter Titanium Nitride Passive Fixation Lead Model 1242 and 1246, Phase I Investigation
1994
Pacesetter Aegis Model 2100 Pacing Cardioverter Defibrillator, Phase I
1996
Medtronic Pacing Cardioverter Defibrillator Model 7217B, Phase V
1992
Medtronic Transvene Defibrillator Model 6966, Phase V
1992
Medtronic Steroid-Eluding Active Fixation Electrode Model 4068, Phase I
1992
Medtronic Pacemaker Thera VDD, Phase I
1992
Medtronic Pacing Cardioverter Defibrillator Jewel Model 7219, Phase III
1993
Medtronic Steroid-Eluding Active Fixation Defibrillator Lead Model 6932, Phase I
1996
ABSTRACTS:
- Eldar M, Griffin JC, Seger JJ, Bendit D, Bhandari A, Davis JC, Benson WD, Scheinman MM. Permanent Pacing and the Long QT Syndrome. Permanent Pacing and the Long QT Syndrome. University of California at San Francisco and Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel Pacing and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Volume 9, page 276, 1986.
- Eldar M, Griffin JC, Seger JJ, Abbott JA, Ruder M, Davis JC, Herre JM, Scheinman MM. Catheter-Induced AV Junctional Ablation in Patients with Accessory Bypass Tracts. PACE, Volume 9, page 288, 1986.
- Seger JJ. Comparison of the Nova MR Temperature-Sensing Pacemaker and Activity Rate Responsive Pacing. Rate Responsive Cardiac Pacing: Hemodynamic, Clinical and Technical Implications, International Congress, Munich, West Germany, October 08-10, 1987.
- Seger JJ, Eldar M, Davis JC, Herre JM, Ruder M, Scheinman MM. Concealed Mahaim as a Possible Tachycardia Mechanism. University of California at San Francisco. PACE, Volume 9, page 288, 1986.
- Overlie P, Jensen J, Wey R, Walter P, Hurd II H, Wells G, Seger J, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J. Emergency Use of Portable Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients with Cardiac Arrest. Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. CHEST 98 (suppl), 71S, 1990.
- Overlie P, Jensen J, Wey R, Walter P, Hurd II H, Wells G, Seger J, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J. Early experience with the Kensey Rotating Atherectomy Device in Total Occlusions in the Peripheral Vessels. Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. Presented at the International Congress III: Lasers, Stents and Interventions in Vascular Disease. February 16, 1990.
- Overlie P, Jensen J, Wey R, Walter P, Hurd II H, Wells G, Seger J, Zias J. Portable Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support in Cardiology: Emergent, Elective and Standby Techniques and Results. Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. CHEST 100 (suppl), 37S, 1991.
- Overlie PA, Jensen JB, Wey RJ, Walter PD, Hurd II HP, Wells GA, Seger JJ, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J. Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support in Cardiac Interventions: Trends in Elective and Standby Use. Methodist/St. Mary Hospitals, Lubbock, Texas. CHEST 100 (suppl), 37S, 1991.
- Seger JJ, Hurd III HP, Maddoux GL, Hurd II HP. Preliminary Evaluation of a New Medtronic Active Fixation Steroid-Eluding Electrode in the Atrial Position. Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, P.A., Lubbock, Texas and University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas. International Symposium on Progress in Clinical Pacing, Rome, Italy, 1992. Cardio Stimolazione, Volume 10, No. 3, p 249, August-September 1992.
- Overlie PA, Jensen JB, Wey RJ, Walter PD, Hurd II HP, Wells GA, Seger JJ, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J, Levine MJ, Moss III JB, Maddoux GL, Brogan III WC, Bayouth II LM. Does Direct Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction Demonstrate Comparable Results with Either Local or Remote Presentation? Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. Presented at TCT VIII, Washington, D.C. February 1996.
- Overlie PA, Jensen JB, Wey RJ, Walter PD, Hurd II HP, Wells GA, Seger JJ, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J, Levine MJ, Moss III JB, Maddoux GL, Brogan III WC, Bayouth II LM. Increased Mortality Among High Risk Subsets During Direct Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. Presented at TCT VIII, Washington, D.C. February 1996.
- Overlie PA, Jensen JB, Wey RJ, Walter PD, Hurd II HP, Wells GA, Seger JJ, Shoukfeh MF, Zias J, Levine MJ, Moss III JB, Maddoux GL, Brogan III WC, Bayouth II LM. Does Rescue Angioplasty in Acute Myocardial Infarction Increase Morbidity and Mortality? Cardiology Associates of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas. Presented at TCT VIII, Washington, D.C. February 1996.
PUBLICATIONS:
- Seger JJ, Griffin JC. Electrical Therapy of Arrhythmias – Review Article. Cardiol Clin, Nov 3:(4):617-22, 1985.
- Eldar M, Griffin JC, Seger JJ, Abbott JA, Ruder MA, Davis JC, Herre JM, Scheinman MM. Catheter Atrioventricular Junctional Ablation in Patients with Accessory Pathways. Pacing Clinical Electrophysiology, Nov 9:(6 Pt 1):810-20, 1986.
- Ruder MA, Davis JC, Eldar M, Abbott JA, Griffin JC, Seger JJ, Scheinman MM. Clinical and Electrophysiologic Characterization of Automatic Junctional Tachycardia in Adults. Circulation, May 73:(5):930-7, 1986.
- Nguyen PT, Scheinman MM, Seger JJ. Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia: Clinical Characteristics Therapy and the QT Interval. Circulation, August 72:(2), 1986.
- Eldar M, Ruder MA, Davis JC, Abbott JA, Seger JJ, Griffin JC, Scheinman MM, Melvin M. Procainamide-Induced Incessant Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Department of Medicine and the Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, California. PACE, Vol. 9, p 652, September 1986.
- Abbott JA, Scheinman MM, Morady R, Shen EN, Miller R, Ruder MA, Eldar M, Seger JJ, Davis JC, Griffin JC. Coexistent Mahaim and Kent Accessory Connections: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications. J Am Coll Cardiol, Aug 10(2):364-72, 1987.
- Grill HP, Granato JE, Angelini P, DiSciascio G, Seger JJ, Dowger BA, Brinker JA. Hemoperfusion During Right Coronary Artery Angioplasty Causing High-Grade Heart Block. Am J Cardiol, Oct 1:72(11):828-9, 1993.
- Overlie PA, Walter PD, Hurd II HP, Wells GA, Seger JJ, Zias J, Wey RJ, Jensen JB, Shoukfeh MF, Levine MJ, et al. Emergency Cardiopulmonary Support with Circulatory Support Devices. Cardiology 84(3):231-7, 1994.
- Seger, JJ. Pacing and Defibrillation: Permanent Cardiac Pacing, in James T. Willerson and Jay N. Cohn (eds.), Cardiovascular Medicine; Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, 2000.
- Seger, JJ. Pacing and Defibrillation: The Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, in James T. Willerson and Jay N. Cohn (eds.), Cardiovascular Medicine; Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia, 2000.
- Gollob MH, Seger JJ. Current Status of the Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. Chest 119:1210-1221, 2001.