Dr. Andrea Natale

Dr. Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC

Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC, is a cardiac electrophysiologist specialising in catheter ablation based at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, recognised internationally for work in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias. The current appointment of Dr. Andrea Natale is Executive Medical Director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and National Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology for HCA Healthcare.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Andrea Natale was previously on the faculty at Duke University, Director of the Electrophysiology Section at the University of Kentucky, and Section Head of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology and Medical Director of the Center of Excellence for Atrial Fibrillation at the Cleveland Clinic from 1999 to 2007. He is a recipient of the Bakken Heart Brain Institute Research Award.

Cardiology is a medical specialty reached through a medical degree, internal medicine training and a cardiology fellowship, with further subspecialty training on top. Dr. Andrea Natale practises within catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias, and the profile below sets out the qualifications and appointments behind that.

Who Dr. Andrea Natale Is

• Full Name And Credentials: Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC
• Profession: Cardiac electrophysiologist specialising in catheter ablation
• Field Of Focus: Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias
• Current Position: Executive Medical Director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and National Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology for HCA Healthcare
• Institution: Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Previously on the faculty at Duke University, Director of the Electrophysiology Section at the University of Kentucky, and Section Head of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology and Medical Director of the Center of Excellence for Atrial Fibrillation at the Cleveland Clinic from 1999 to 2007

Qualification Record For Dr. Andrea Natale

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, graduated summa cum laude in Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence, Italy
• Board Certification: Cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology

What Dr. Andrea Natale Specialises In

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Andrea Natale as centred on:

• Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation
• Complex and ventricular arrhythmias
• Left atrial appendage management
• Adult congenital arrhythmia care
• New ablation energy sources and mapping technology

Academic And Clinical Leadership Of Dr. Andrea Natale

• Executive Medical Director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center since 2008
• National Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology for HCA Healthcare since 2015
• Professor in the Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Division of Cardiology, University of Tor Vergata, Rome
• Director of Interventional Electrophysiology at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California
• Executive Director of the Al Sabah Arrhythmia Institute in New York
• Chair of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Operations Council within the HCA Cardiac and Vascular Leadership Council
• Co-president of Venice Arrhythmias, an international arrhythmia congress
• Lead author on landmark ablation studies including the PABA and RAAFT programmes

Dr. Andrea Natale Honours And Scholarly Impact

• Cleveland Clinic Innovator of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2006
• Bakken Heart Brain Institute Research Award, Cleveland Clinic
• Bury and Partners Innovation Award, Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, 2009
• Frist Humanitarian Award, 2012
• Eric N. Prystowsky Advocate for Patients Award, 2017
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society and the European Society of Cardiology
• Internationally recognised as a pioneer of atrial fibrillation ablation technique

Base And Affiliation Details For Dr. Andrea Natale

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center

Austin, Texas. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

What Catheter Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation Involves

Cardiac electrophysiology deals with the heart’s electrical wiring rather than its plumbing. When the rhythm becomes too fast, too slow or disorganised, specialists map the electrical activity inside the heart with catheters and can destroy the small area responsible using heat or extreme cold, a procedure called ablation. The same specialists implant pacemakers and defibrillators. Many arrhythmias that once required lifelong medication can now be cured outright, and ablation has become a first line option rather than a last resort for several of them.

Other Cardiologists Working In Catheter Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Barbara Casadei, atrial fibrillation and translational cardiology at University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Dr. Hugh Calkins, catheter ablation and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Dr. Jeremy Ruskin, cardiac electrophysiology and sudden cardiac death at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
• Dr. Jonathan Halperin, atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Appointment And Access Guidance For Dr. Andrea Natale

Dr. Andrea Natale board certified in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, seeing patients in Austin with telemedicine also available. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Andrea Natale

What does Dr. Andrea Natale specialise in?

Dr. Andrea Natale is a cardiac electrophysiologist specialising in catheter ablation whose work centres on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias. Particular areas of focus include catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation; and complex and ventricular arrhythmias.

Where is Dr. Andrea Natale based?

Dr. Andrea Natale works at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

Does Dr. Andrea Natale see patients?

Yes. Dr. Andrea Natale board certified in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, seeing patients in Austin with telemedicine also available. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Andrea Natale study?

MD, graduated summa cum laude in Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence, Italy. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Andrea Natale?

Andrea Natale, MD, FACC, FHRS, FESC. Cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

What position does Dr. Andrea Natale hold?

Dr. Andrea Natale is Executive Medical Director of the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and National Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology for HCA Healthcare, based at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center.

References And Sources For This Dr. Andrea Natale Profile

• St David’s HealthCare physician profile
• Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Review author profile
• Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute

Fact Checking Process For This Dr. Andrea Natale Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Previously on the faculty at Duke University, Director of the Electrophysiology Section at the University of Kentucky, and Section Head of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology and Medical Director of the Center of Excellence for Atrial Fibrillation at the Cleveland Clinic from 1999 to 2007.

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Health Information Disclaimer For The Dr. Andrea Natale Profile

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