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Jennifer Tremmel
Interventional cardiologist, Cardiologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) at the Stanford University Medical Center
- 300 Pasteur Drive
- 2nd Floor, Room A260
- Stanford , CA 94305
- Phone: 650-723-6459
- 300 Pasteur Drive
- 3rd Floor, Room A31
- Stanford , CA 94305
- Phone: 650-725-2621
Practice Areas
- Balloon Dilation
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Spasm
- Coronary Microvascular Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hybrid Coronary Revascularization
- Myocardial Bridge
- Myocardial Bridge Testing
- Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
- Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Stress Test
- Vascular Function Testing
Professional Education
- Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (2005) CA
- Internship: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (1999) NH
- Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (2001) NH
- Board Certification: Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2007)
- Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine (2006)
- Medical Education: University of Iowa College of Medicine (1998) IA
- M.D., University of Iowa, Medicine (1998)
- S.M., Harvard University, Epidemiology (2002)
Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Director, Women's Heart Health at Stanford (2007 - Present)
- Director, Secondary Prevention Program (2006 - Present)
Publications
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Direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs: what are Americans being sold?
Woloshin, S., Schwartz, L. M., Tremmel, J., & Welch, H. G. (2001). Direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs: what are Americans being sold? LANCET, 358(9288), 1141–1146. -
"Tako-tsubo-like left ventricular dysfunction": a clinical entity mimicking acute myocardial infarction with a favorable prognosis.
Farouque, H. M. O., Kaltenbach, T., Ako, J., Tremmel, J. A., Fearon, W. F., Yeung, A. C., & Vagelos, R. H. (2004). "Tako-tsubo-like left ventricular dysfunction": a clinical entity mimicking acute myocardial infarction with a favorable prognosis. American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 13(6), 323–326. -
Risk factors for the development of retroperitoneal hematoma after percutaneous coronary intervention in the era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and vascular closure devices
Farouque, H. M. O., Tremmel, J. A., Shabari, F. R., Aggarwal, M., Fearon, W. F., Ng, M. K. C., … Lee, D. P. (2005). Risk factors for the development of retroperitoneal hematoma after percutaneous coronary intervention in the era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and vascular closure devices. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 45(3), 363–368. -
Selective renal arterial infusion of fenoldopam for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy.
Ng, M. K. C., Tremmel, J., Fitzgerald, P. J., & Fearon, W. F. (2006). Selective renal arterial infusion of fenoldopam for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 19(1), 75–79.
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Ischemic heart disease in women: An appropriate time to discriminate
Tremmel, J. A., & Yeung, A. C. (2007). Ischemic heart disease in women: An appropriate time to discriminate. REVIEWS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE, 8(2), 61–68.
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Predictive value of the index of microcirculatory resistance in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Fearon, W. F., Shah, M., Ng, M., Brinton, T., Wilson, A., Trernmel, J. A., … Yeung, A. C. (2008). Predictive value of the index of microcirculatory resistance in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 51(5), 560–565.
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Launching a successful transradial program.
Tremmel, J. A. (2009). Launching a successful transradial program. Journal of Invasive Cardiology, 21(8), 3A–10A.
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Images in intervention. Intramural hematoma appearing as a new lesion after coronary stenting.
Tremmel, J. A., Koizumi, T., O'Loughlin, A., & Yeung, A. C. (2011). Images in intervention. Intramural hematoma appearing as a new lesion after coronary stenting. JACC. Cardiovascular Interventions, 4(1), 129–130.
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Comparison of Drug-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents in Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy
Tremmel, J. A., Ng, M. K. C., Ikeno, F., Hunt, S. A., Lee, D. P., Yeung, A. C., & Fearon, W. F. (2011). Comparison of Drug-Eluting Versus Bare Metal Stents in Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 108(5), 665–668.
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Sex Differences in Neointimal Hyperplasia Following Endeavor Zotarolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation
Nakatani, D., Ako, J., Tremmel, J. A., Waseda, K., Otake, H., Koo, B.-K., … Fitzgerald, P. J. (2011). Sex Differences in Neointimal Hyperplasia Following Endeavor Zotarolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 108(7), 912–917.
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Comparison of the Frequency of Coronary Artery Disease in Alcohol-Related Versus Non-Alcohol-Related Endstage Liver Disease
Patel, S., Kiefer, T. L., Ahmed, A., Ali, Z. A., Tremmel, J. A., Lee, D. P., … Fearon, W. F. (2011). Comparison of the Frequency of Coronary Artery Disease in Alcohol-Related Versus Non-Alcohol-Related Endstage Liver Disease. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 108(11), 1552–1555.
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Do Not Be Deceived by the Cunning Jailed Side Branch
Tremmel, J. A. (2011). Do Not Be Deceived by the Cunning Jailed Side Branch. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 78(5), 727–728.
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Most accurate definition of a high femoral artery puncture: Aiming to better predict retroperitoneal hematoma in percutaneous coronary intervention
Tremmel, J. A., Tibayan, Y. D., O'Loughlin, A. J. C., Chan, T., Fearon, W. F., Yeung, A. C., & Lee, D. P. (2012). Most accurate definition of a high femoral artery puncture: Aiming to better predict retroperitoneal hematoma in percutaneous coronary intervention. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 80(1), 37–42.
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The Impact of Sex Differences on Fractional Flow Reserve-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention A FAME (Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation) Substudy
Kim, H.-S., Tonino, P. A. L., De Bruyne, B., Yong, A. S. C., Tremmel, J. A., Pijls, N. H. J., & Fearon, W. F. (2012). The Impact of Sex Differences on Fractional Flow Reserve-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention A FAME (Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation) Substudy. JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 5(10), 1037–1042.
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A novel stress echocardiography pattern for myocardial bridge with invasive structural and hemodynamic correlation.
Lin, S., Tremmel, J. A., Yamada, R., Rogers, I. S., Yong, C. M., Turcott, R., … Schnittger, I. (2013). A novel stress echocardiography pattern for myocardial bridge with invasive structural and hemodynamic correlation. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2(2).
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Can we bear another bare-metal stent study?
Yong, A. S., & Tremmel, J. A. (2013). Can we bear another bare-metal stent study? Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions , 81(7), 1095–1096.
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The influence of body mass index on mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention in those presenting with unstable angina or non-ST elevation myocardial infarction: is there an obesity paradox?
The influence of body mass index on mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention in those presenting with unstable angina or non-ST elevation myocardial infarction: is there an obesity paradox? (2005). Am J Cardiol, 96(7,supp1).
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Is the obesity paradox for real? The effect of body mass index on mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention for those presenting with an ST elevation myocardial infarction.
Is the obesity paradox for real? The effect of body mass index on mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention for those presenting with an ST elevation myocardial infarction. (2005). Circulation, 112(17, supp).
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Quantitative Comparison of Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Patients With Stress Cardiomyopathy and ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Kim, H.-S., Tremmel, J. A., Nam, C.-W., Zhou, J., Haddad, F., Vagelos, R. H., … Fearon, W. F. (2011). Quantitative Comparison of Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Patients With Stress Cardiomyopathy and ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 58(23), 2430–2431.
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Stress-induced cardiomyopathy associated with a transfusion reaction: A case of potential crosstalk between the histaminic and adrenergic systems
Zhou, J. Q., Choe, E., Ang, L., Schnittger, I., Rockson, S. G., Tremmel, J. A., & Haddad, F. (2011). Stress-induced cardiomyopathy associated with a transfusion reaction: A case of potential crosstalk between the histaminic and adrenergic systems. EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY, 16(1), 30–32.
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Women remain at higher risk for retroperitoneal hematoma after percutaneous coronary intervention in the era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and vascular closure devices
Farouque, H. M. O., Tremmel, J. A., Aggarwal, M., Shabari, F. R., Fearon, W. F., Rezaee, M., … Lee, D. P. (2004). Women remain at higher risk for retroperitoneal hematoma after percutaneous coronary intervention in the era of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and vascular closure devices. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 43(5), 63A–63A.
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Transradial arterial access for coronary and peripheral procedures: Executive summary by the transradial committee of the SCAI
Caputo, R. P., Tremmel, J. A., Rao, S., Gilchrist, I. C., Pyne, C., Pancholy, S., … Patel, T. (2011). Transradial arterial access for coronary and peripheral procedures: Executive summary by the transradial committee of the SCAI. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 78(6), 823–839.
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It is Time for Sex Inequality in Patients with ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Yong, A. S., & Tremmel, J. A. (2013). It is Time for Sex Inequality in Patients with ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions , 82(1), 27–28.
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Best Practices for Transradial Angiography and Intervention: A Consensus Statement From the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention's Transradial Working Group
Rao, S. V., Tremmel, J. A., Gilchrist, I. C., Shah, P. B., Gulati, R., Shroff, A. R., … Pancholy, S. B. (2014). Best Practices for Transradial Angiography and Intervention: A Consensus Statement From the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention's Transradial Working Group. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 83(2), 228–236.
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Commentary on late breaking trials in interventional cardiology at ESC, VIVA, TCT, AHA (Fall 2012), and ACC 2013
Tremmel, J. A., Patel, R. A. G., Bhatt, D. L., Cilingiroglu, M., Pinto, D. S., Dean, L. S., & Grines, C. L. (2014). Commentary on late breaking trials in interventional cardiology at ESC, VIVA, TCT, AHA (Fall 2012), and ACC 2013. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 83(6), 936–943.
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A novel stress echocardiography pattern for myocardial bridge with invasive structural and hemodynamic correlation.
Lin, S., Tremmel, J. A., Yamada, R., Rogers, I. S., Yong, C. M., Turcott, R., … Schnittger, I. (2013). A novel stress echocardiography pattern for myocardial bridge with invasive structural and hemodynamic correlation. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2(2).
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Continuous flow left ventricular assist device placement complicated by aortic valve thrombus and myocardial infarction
Kim, J. B., Rhee, J.-W., Brenner, D. A., Ha, R., Banerjee, D., Yeung, A. C., & Tremmel, J. A. (2014). Continuous flow left ventricular assist device placement complicated by aortic valve thrombus and myocardial infarction. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 176(3), E102–E103.
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Commentary on Highlighted Late Breaking Trials in Interventional Cardiology at ESC, VIVA, TCT, and AHA 2013
Tremmel, J. A., Patel, R. A. G., Bhatt, D. L., Cilingiroglu, M., Pinto, D. S., Dean, L. S., & Grines, C. L. (2015). Commentary on Highlighted Late Breaking Trials in Interventional Cardiology at ESC, VIVA, TCT, and AHA 2013. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 85(1), 95–103.
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The relationship between fractional flow reserve and index of microcirculatory resistance: be careful with whom you associate.
Kobayashi, Y., & Tremmel, J. A. (2015). The relationship between fractional flow reserve and index of microcirculatory resistance: be careful with whom you associate. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions , 85(4), 593–594.
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Invasive Evaluation of Patients With Angina in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Lee, B.-K., Lim, H.-S., Fearon, W. F., Yong, A. S., Yamada, R., Tanaka, S., … Tremmel, J. A. (2015). Invasive Evaluation of Patients With Angina in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease. CIRCULATION, 131(12), 1054–1060.
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Prevalence and Prognostic Role of Right Ventricular Involvement in Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy
Finocchiaro, G., Kobayashi, Y., Magavern, E., Zhou, J. Q., Ashley, E., Sinagra, G., … Tremmel, J. A. (2015). Prevalence and Prognostic Role of Right Ventricular Involvement in Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy. JOURNAL OF CARDIAC FAILURE, 21(5), 419–425.
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Late breaking trials of 2014 in coronary artery disease: Commentary covering ACC, EuroPCR, SCAI, TCT, ESC, and AHA.
Tremmel, J. A., Bhatt, D. L., Pinto, D. S., & Grines, C. L. (2015). Late breaking trials of 2014 in coronary artery disease: Commentary covering ACC, EuroPCR, SCAI, TCT, ESC, and AHA. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions , 86(1), 73–79.
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Effect of Sex Differences on Invasive Measures of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Kobayashi, Y., Fearon, W. F., Honda, Y., Tanaka, S., Pargaonkar, V., Fitzgerald, P. J., … Tremmel, J. A. (2015). Effect of Sex Differences on Invasive Measures of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Angina in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease. JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS, 8(11), 1433–1441.
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Invasive physiologic and anatomic multimodality assessment of myocardial bridging.
Schwartz, J. G., Tanaka, S., Schnittger, I., & Tremmel, J. A. (2015). Invasive physiologic and anatomic multimodality assessment of myocardial bridging. Coronary Artery Disease, 26, e38–40.
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Preventing Radial Artery Occlusion by Using Reverse Barbeau Assessment: Bringing Evidence-Based Practice to the Bedside.
Bonnett, C., Becker, N., Hann, B., Haynes, A., & Tremmel, J. (2015). Preventing Radial Artery Occlusion by Using Reverse Barbeau Assessment: Bringing Evidence-Based Practice to the Bedside. Critical Care Nurse, 35(4), 77–82.
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Exercise Strain Echocardiography in Patients With a Hemodynamically Significant Myocardial Bridge Assessed by Physiological Study.
Kobayashi, Y., Tremmel, J. A., Kobayashi, Y., Amsallem, M., Tanaka, S., Yamada, R., … Schnittger, I. (2015). Exercise Strain Echocardiography in Patients With a Hemodynamically Significant Myocardial Bridge Assessed by Physiological Study. Journal of the American Heart Association, 4(11).
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Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock.
Chiu, P., Lynch, D., Jahanayar, J., Rogers, I. S., Tremmel, J., & Boyd, J. (2016). Bilateral Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms Complicated by Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 101(4), e95–7.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Dr O'Malley was very helpful and answered all of our questions.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Tremell is an excellent DOCTOR.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Tremmel is excellent who has helped in many ways. the same is true for Dr. Basina.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
I was referred to Dr. Tremmel by a doctor friend and I will be forever thankful to be under her care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Although the clinic appeared to be busy I never felt rushed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Drove 5 hours one way to my appointment, doctor spent all of 8 mins. with me.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Tremmel has given exceptional care all along.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Tremmel is great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Never felt rushed!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Tremmel is a very good doctor & very caring & concern.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Tremmel is a world class doctor. Friendly, informative, understanding, caring and takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would and will recommend her to my friends.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
If every doctor was like Dr. Tremmel, health care would be an amazing experience!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Tremmel is beyond amazing!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr Tremmel is excellent - very personable - and take the time - even with small things.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Excellent care!!!
SHC Patient, May 2016
I continue coming to Stanford because of the wonderful doctors I've encountered.
SHC Patient, May 2016
I have never had a doctor spend as much time on a visit as Dr. Tremmel. I have already recommended her to others.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I believe Dr. Tremmel's interest in my health & her expertise - and my great confidence in her - are responsible for the great health and well being I have.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I have recommended Dr. Tremmel to many of my students and friends. Dr. Tremmel is the best!
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
I love Jennifer Tremmel!
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Dr. Tremmel is the best.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Katie and Dr. Tremmel are the best at listening and advising.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. Tremmel was exceptional in her attention, explanation, and follow through on further tests and care. I am very grateful to have her for my doctor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Jennifer Tremmel & nurse Katie: Great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
I just felt that this provider should care about my health because this care depends if I am on the liver transplant list. Her actions/care did not show any concerns -
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Respect & appreciate the time & care Dr. Tremmel provides.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Tremmel is fantastic! She definitely takes the time to listen to/validate your concerns!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
I have the highest confidence possible. I think this is a great deal of the reason I feel so healthy and positive. I know I am under the care of the best - and Dr. Tremmel makes me feel she really does care.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Tremmel has been my cardiologist for over 4 years. She is an excellent doctor.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
this was a good experience.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
I was very impressed with the care and concern of all aspects of my visit to the Stanford facility!!!
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Tremmel, nursing staff were very knowledgeable and prepared for my visit.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I have a rare cardiac condition. My doctor is extremely knowledgeable and so caring.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Great motivator.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
There seems to be reluctance on part of dr. to discuss fibromyalgia pain and statin dosage.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Tremmel has my full confidence. Never rushes the appointment - excellent communicator.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Dr. Tremmel is a superb doctor.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
I'm very happy to be in Dr. Tremmel's care.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
I found Dr. Tremmel an incredibly helpful doctor, pulling together information about my health profile in a way no other doctor has ever done -
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
I have recommended my care provider?! I always have nice things to say -
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Tremmel is fantastic!
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Tremmel is an excellent doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
I just referred my friends mom to Dr. Tremmel.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
She makes me feel very comfortable.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Best cardiologist I have had. I feel that she truly cares about my well being.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Dr. Tremmel calls me from an out-of-state conference to discuss results of echo cardiogram and tried both my cell and home phone until she got ahold of me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Dr O'Malley was very helpful and answered all of our questions.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Tremell is an excellent DOCTOR.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Tremmel is excellent who has helped in many ways. the same is true for Dr. Basina.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
I was referred to Dr. Tremmel by a doctor friend and I will be forever thankful to be under her care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Although the clinic appeared to be busy I never felt rushed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Drove 5 hours one way to my appointment, doctor spent all of 8 mins. with me.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Tremmel has given exceptional care all along.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Tremmel is great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Never felt rushed!
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Tremmel is a very good doctor & very caring & concern.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Tremmel is a world class doctor. Friendly, informative, understanding, caring and takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns. I would and will recommend her to my friends.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
If every doctor was like Dr. Tremmel, health care would be an amazing experience!
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