Dr. Clyde Yancy, Cardiologist in Chicago

Dr. Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAHA, FHFSA

Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAHA, FHFSA, is a cardiologist specialising in heart failure and transplantation affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, specialising in heart failure and heart transplantation. The current appointment of Dr. Clyde Yancy is Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Magerstadt Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

He was previously Chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Medical Director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, before joining Northwestern in 2011. He is a recipient of the Chairman’s Award.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Clyde Yancy works in heart failure and heart transplantation, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Who Dr. Clyde Yancy Is

Full Name And Credentials: Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAHA, FHFSA
Profession: Cardiologist specialising in heart failure and transplantation
Field Of Focus: Heart failure and heart transplantation
Current Position: Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Magerstadt Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
Previous Appointments: Previously Chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Medical Director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, before joining Northwestern in 2011

Dr. Clyde Yancy Medical Education History

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

Undergraduate: BS with honours, Southern University
Medical Degree: MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
Graduate Degree: MSc
Board Certification: Internal medicine and cardiovascular disease

Heart Conditions Dr. Clyde Yancy Works With

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Clyde Yancy as centred on:

Heart failure management and advanced therapies
Heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support
Cardiovascular health disparities
Prevention of heart failure
Guideline development and quality of care

Appointments And Leadership Roles Of Dr. Clyde Yancy

Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Magerstadt Endowed Professor of Medicine and Professor of Medical Social Sciences
Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Feinberg School of Medicine, a role created for him in 2015
Associate Director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Past President of the American Heart Association
Deputy Editor of JAMA Cardiology and Senior Section Editor for heart failure at the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Co-author of national heart failure guidelines issued by the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Heart Failure Society of America

Recognition And Academic Standing Of Dr. Clyde Yancy

Master of the American College of Cardiology and Master of the American College of Physicians
Chairman’s Award, American Heart Association, 2021
Gold Heart Award, American Heart Association, 2014
Distinguished Leadership Award, Heart Failure Society of America, 2022
Diversity Award, Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Widely cited for research on heart failure in African American populations and on cardiovascular health disparities

Professional Base Of Dr. Clyde Yancy

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Chicago, Illinois. 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.

The Role Of Heart Failure And Transplantation In Cardiology Today

Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart cannot pump or fill well enough to meet the body’s needs, producing breathlessness, fatigue and swelling in the legs or abdomen. It is a syndrome with many causes, most commonly previous heart attacks, long standing high blood pressure, valve disease or disease of the heart muscle itself. Treatment has improved dramatically over thirty years, and people who take the full combination of recommended medicines live substantially longer than those on only part of it.

Experts With Knowledge Comparable To Dr. Clyde Yancy

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

Dr. Javed Butler, heart failure therapeutics at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute and the University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dr. Mariell Jessup, heart failure and transplant cardiology at American Heart Association and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Dr. Milton Packer, heart failure pharmacotherapy at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, with a visiting professorship at Imperial College London
Dr. Sanjiv Shah, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

How To Request An Appointment With Dr. Clyde Yancy

Dr. Clyde Yancy board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with clinical specialisation in heart failure and heart transplantation. 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.

Your Questions About Dr. Clyde Yancy

What does Dr. Clyde Yancy specialise in?

Dr. Clyde Yancy is a cardiologist specialising in heart failure and transplantation whose work centres on heart failure and heart transplantation. Particular areas of focus include heart failure management and advanced therapies; and heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Where is Dr. Clyde Yancy based?

Dr. Clyde Yancy works at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Does Dr. Clyde Yancy see patients?

Yes. Dr. Clyde Yancy board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with clinical specialisation in heart failure and heart transplantation. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Clyde Yancy study?

MD, Tulane University School of Medicine. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Clyde Yancy?

Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, MACP, FAHA, FHFSA. Internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.

What position does Dr. Clyde Yancy hold?

Dr. Clyde Yancy is Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Magerstadt Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, based at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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How This Profile Of Dr. Clyde Yancy Was Compiled

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 Chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Medical Director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, before joining Northwestern in 2011.

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