Omar Wever-Pinzon, MD

• Evaluation of clinical outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure, LVADs and heart transplantation
• Identification of clinical and molecular factors associated with cardiac failure and recovery
• Evaluation of the role of genetics and epigenetics in the pathophysiology of cardiac failure and recovery
• Evaluation of novel therapies in patients with inherited cardiomyopathies, including Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy

08/1999

Internal Medicine Award (Highest grade in the class)

Universidad de Panama/Panamanian Society of Internal Medicine.  Panama, Panama

08/1999

Roberto Richa Mawab, M.D. Award (Highest grade in the class)

Universidad de Panama/Panamanian Society of Family Medicine.  Panama, Panama

08/2007

Physician of the month. Memorial Hospital. Pembroke. Broward, FL

09/2010

Fellows Symposium Travel Grant. American Society of Transplantation. Dallas, TX

04/2012

Transplant Registry Early Career Award

Project title: “Impact of Recipient Age on Differential Causes of Heart Transplant Mortality. Is it Time to Personalize Post-Transplant Management”. International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Prague, Czech Republic

6/2014

Fellow of the Year. Cardiovascular Disease.  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

Dr. Omar Wever-Pinzon is an esteemed cardiologist specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Board-certified in this field, Dr. Wever-Pinzon has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients with complex heart conditions, including cardiomyopathy, advanced heart failure, and the use of mechanical circulatory support devices such as durable LVADs and temporary support devices.

Dr. Wever-Pinzon received his medical degree from the Universidad de Panama and completed rigorous training in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology through prestigious programs at the University of Utah and New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University. Prior to joining the University of Miami, he served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah, where he also founded and directed the Inherited/Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program.

With research supported by NIH/NHLBI and VA grants, Dr. Wever-Pinzon’s work focuses on advancing our understanding of cardiac failure, myocardial recovery, and the application of advanced cardiac support technologies. He has served as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials, contributing to new therapies for heart failure and genetic cardiomyopathies.

Dr. Wever-Pinzon is passionate about medical education, mentoring fellows and residents, and sharing his knowledge through lectures on advanced heart failure management and echocardiography. He is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and remains dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine.