Matthew Kalscheur, MD

Cardiovascular Medicine
Assistant Professor (CHS)
Clinical Science Center
600 Highland Ave
Madison WI 53792-0001
(608) 263-8005

Education

  • University of Chicago - MD
  • University of Chicago Medical Center - Residency in Internal Medicine
  • University of Chicago Medical Center - Chief Residency in Internal Medicine
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Research Fellowship in Cardiology
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Fellowship in Clinical Cardiology
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Professional Activities

Dr. Matthew Kalscheur is a faculty member in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within the Department of Medicine. As a clinical cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Kalscheur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias (electrical abnormalities of the heart). Prior to entering the field of medicine, Dr. Kalscheur trained and worked as a chemical and biochemical engineer. He has been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honorary society. His research is focused on the development and implementation of tools to help make cardiology more precise.

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Kalscheur’s clinical practice includes minimally-invasive catheter procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and other arrhythmias, as well as implantation and management of cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators including leadless pacemakers and subcutaneous ICDs.

Research Interests

View Dr. Matthew Kalscheur’s Publications on NCBI My Bibliography

Dr. Kalscheur’s clinical research focuses on collaborating with basic scientists, computer scientists and engineers to improve our definitions of heart rhythm disorders and to better predict how individual patients will respond to therapies (e.g., medications, ablation, or devices).