Alexis Tumolo, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Cardiology


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2011)
Undergraduate School
  • AB, Harvard University (MA) (2006)
Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program (2012)
Residency
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program, Internal Medicine (2014)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, General Cardiology (2017)
  • University of Colorado, Cardiac Electrophysiology (2019)
Languages
English
Department
Medicine-Cardiology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Program Director, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease

Recognitions

  • Fellow, Program for Academic Clinician Educators, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado (2019)
  • Clinician-Educator Fellow Development Program, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado (2018)
  • Women in Cardiology Trainee Travel Award, American Heart Association (2016)
  • Gilbert J. Blount Fellow for Teaching and Research, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado (2016)
  • Chief Cardiology Fellow, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado (2016)
  • Outstanding First Year Fellow, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado (2015)
  • Gold Humanism Residents and Fellows Chapter, Gold Humanism Society, University of Colorado (2015)
  • James B. Tullis Award for Intellectual Growth and Enthusiasm for Learning, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2013)
  • Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation (2011)
  • Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement, American Medical Women's Association (2011)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2011)
  • Cum Laude, Harvard University (2006)
  • ACC Emerging Leaders Academy, American College of Cardiology (2023)
  • Associate, Academy of Medical Educators, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2024)

Publications

  • Kovach C, Swirka M, McGuinn E, Honce JM, Groves DW, Tumolo AZ. Magnetic resonance imaging in a patient with temporary external pacemaker. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2020 Sep;6(9):637-640. PubMed PMID: 32983883
  • Mann AW, Cunningham J, Tumolo A, King C. Evaluating a Blended Learning Model for Medical Student ECG Teaching. South Med J. 2023 Jan;116(1):57-61. PubMed PMID: 36578120
  • Amin DR, Behan S, Pengshung M, Khanna A, Tzou WS, Mantini N, Henao-Martinez AF, Tumolo A, Groves DW. Sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia as the presenting sign of Chagas' cardiomyopathy in a low prevalence setting, diagnosis and management challenges. A case report. Ther Adv Infect Dis. 2022 Jan-Dec;9:20499361221141772. PubMed PMID: 36506697
  • Sandhu A, Varosy PD, Du C, Aleong RG, Tumolo AZ, West JJ, Tzou WS, Curtis JP, Freeman JV, Friedman DJ, Hess PL. Device-Sizing and Associated Complications With Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Findings From the NCDR LAAO Registry. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2022 Dec;15(12):e012183. PubMed PMID: 36472194
  • Sabzwari SRA, Rosenberg MA, Mann J, Cerbin L, Barrett C, Garg L, Aleong RG, Sandhu A, West J, Tumolo AZ, Varosy PD, Sauer WH, Zipse MM, Tzou WS. Limitations of Unipolar Signals in Guiding Successful Outflow Tract Premature Ventricular Contraction Ablation. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2022 Jul;8(7):843-853. PubMed PMID: 35643806
  • Masten M, Kaliounji H, Chou J, Tumolo A, Hirshberg JS, Sayres L. A Rare Case of Obstructive Shock due to Cardiac Tamponade in a Term Pregnancy. AJP Rep. 2023 Jul;13(4):e94-e97. PubMed PMID: 38090534
  • Barrett CD, Nickel A, Rosenberg MA, Ream K, Tzou WS, Aleong R, Tumolo A, Garg L, Zipse M, West JJ, Varosy P, Sandhu A. PRIME score for prediction of permanent pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2023 Dec;102(7):1357-1363. PubMed PMID: 37735946
  • Ashur C, Zirille F, Aleong RG, Varosy PD, West JJ, Sandhu A, Tumolo AZ, Rosenberg MA, Sabzwari SRA, Barrett C, Cerbin L, Saqi B, Varela D, Zipse MM, Tzou WS, Garg L. Right versus left-sided implantation of left bundle branch area pacemaker insertion. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2023 Sep 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37731143
  • Barrett CD, Suzuki Y, Hussein S, Garg L, Tumolo A, Sandhu A, West JJ, Zipse M, Aleong R, Varosy P, Tzou WS, Banaei-Kashani F, Rosenberg MA. Evaluation of Quantitative Decision-Making for Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation Using Tabular Q-Learning. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 May 2;12(9):e028483. PubMed PMID: 37119087
  • Sandhu A, Holman B, Lammers S, Cerbin L, Barrett C, Sabzwari R, Garg L, Zipse MM, Tumolo AZ, Aleong RG, Von Alvensleben J, Rosenberg M, West JJ, Varosy P, Nguyen DT, Sauer WH, Tzou WS. Evaluating temperature gradients across the posterior left atrium with radiofrequency ablation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Apr;34(4):880-887. PubMed PMID: 36682068
  • Mann AW, Cunningham J, Tumolo A, King C. Evaluating a Blended Learning Model for Medical Student ECG Teaching. South Med J. 2023 Jan;116(1):57-61. PubMed PMID: 36578120

Professional Memberships

  • Heart Rhythm Society, Member
  • American College of Cardiology, Member
  • American Heart Association, Member
  • American Medical Association, Member
  • Gold Humanism Society, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Cardiac Electrophysiology - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-6510

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Cardiology, Board Certification (2017)
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology, Board Certification (2019)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (2014)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Heart and Circulation - Arrhythmia
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Heart and Circulation - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Clinical Interests
Arrhythmias in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Women with Arrhythmias, Management of Arrhythmias in Pregnancy

Care Philosophy
I view patient-provider relationships as a collaboration between experts: you contribute expertise about your personal health journey and preferences for care, and I contribute expertise in cardiac arrhythmia management. Together, we can find solutions for your symptoms and improve your quality of life. I am passionate about medical education, and bring this skill to the table to increase your background knowledge and empower you in your healthcare. With compassion, respect, and attention to detail as my foundations, I look forward to supporting you in achieving your optimal health.

Personal Interests
Academic: Curriculum development, innovations in medical education, simulation-based medical education. Personal: Spending time outdoors with my husband and two boys. Running, high-intensity Pilates, spinning, skiing. Cooking and baking, art and music.

Volunteer Activities
Community outreach events with the Colorado ACC to provide cardiovascular screening and education.

Public Speaking
Yes
In addition to clinical medicine, my primary academic area of interest and research is medical education. I enjoy speaking on topics in cardiac electrophysiology, and innovations in curriculum development.