Dr. Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, works as a cardiologist and cardiovascular prevention researcher at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York, with a career centred on atherothrombosis, cardiovascular prevention and global heart health. He serves as President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Valentin Fuster directed the Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai from 1994 and Mount Sinai Heart from its establishment in 2006 until the end of 2022, taking up the newly created presidency in January 2023. Among the honours held by Dr. Valentin Fuster is the Glorney-Raisbeck 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. Valentin Fuster practises within atherothrombosis, cardiovascular prevention and global heart health, and the profile below sets out the qualifications and appointments behind that.

Dr. Valentin Fuster Professional Snapshot

• Full Name And Credentials: Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD
• Profession: Cardiologist and cardiovascular prevention researcher
• Field Of Focus: Atherothrombosis, cardiovascular prevention and global heart health
• Current Position: President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital
• Institution: Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Location: New York, New York
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Directed the Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai from 1994 and Mount Sinai Heart from its establishment in 2006 until the end of 2022, taking up the newly created presidency in January 2023

Academic Background Of Dr. Valentin Fuster

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

• Medical Degree: MD, University of Barcelona
• Doctorate: PhD, University of Barcelona
• Fellowship: Research Fellow in Cardiology, Mayo Clinic

Main Areas Of Knowledge For Dr. Valentin Fuster

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Valentin Fuster as centred on:

• Atherothrombosis and the biology of plaque rupture
• Imaging for early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis
• Population level cardiovascular prevention and health education
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Global cardiovascular health programmes

Institutional And Society Roles Of Dr. Valentin Fuster

• President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, renamed in his honour in October 2023
• Physician-in-Chief, The Mount Sinai Hospital
• Director of the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josee and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health
• Richard Gorlin, MD, Heart Research Foundation Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• General Director of the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Spain’s national cardiovascular research centre, in Madrid
• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• Past President of the American Heart Association and of the World Heart Federation
• Delivered the inaugural World Heart Federation Oration at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in 2025

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Valentin Fuster

• The only cardiologist to have received the highest research honours of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Interamerican Society of Cardiology
• Glorney-Raisbeck Award, New York Academy of Medicine, 2026
• Gold Medal for Scientific Merit from the Barcelona City Council
• Granted the title of marquis by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 2014 for research and educational outreach
• The American College of Cardiology established the Valentin Fuster Award for Innovation in Science in his honour
• Author of more than 1,000 scientific papers and holder of honorary doctorates from 33 universities

Hospital And Country Where Dr. Valentin Fuster Works

Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

New York, New York. 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.

Background On Atherothrombosis And Cardiovascular Prevention

Atherosclerosis begins decades before it causes symptoms, which is the single most useful thing to know about it. Fatty streaks appear in arteries in early adult life and build slowly, so risk accumulates over a lifetime rather than arriving at retirement. Research measuring this process in healthy people has shown how early it starts and how much of it is modifiable. The practical consequence is that prevention started in middle age is late but useful, and prevention maintained from early adulthood is far more powerful.

Cardiologists Working Alongside Dr. Valentin Fuster In This Field

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• Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center
• Dr. Erin Michos, preventive cardiology and lipids at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Dr. Hiroyuki Daida, preventive cardiology and coronary atherosclerosis at Juntendo University
• Dr. James de Lemos, cardiovascular biomarkers and prevention at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Arranging A Consultation With Dr. Valentin Fuster

Dr. Valentin Fuster serves as Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, with a career spanning clinical cardiology, research and hospital leadership. 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. Valentin Fuster

What did Dr. Valentin Fuster study?

MD, University of Barcelona. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Valentin Fuster?

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Valentin Fuster hold?

Dr. Valentin Fuster is President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, based at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

What is Atherothrombosis And Cardiovascular Prevention?

Atherothrombosis And Cardiovascular Prevention is the area of cardiology concerned with atherothrombosis, cardiovascular prevention and global heart health. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Valentin Fuster, diagnose and treat these conditions and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Valentin Fuster received professional recognition?

Yes. The only cardiologist to have received the highest research honours of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and the Interamerican Society of Cardiology. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Valentin Fuster hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, renamed in his honour in October 2023. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Sources Used For This Profile Of Dr. Valentin Fuster

• Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital
• Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares
• New York Academy of Medicine award announcement

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Valentin Fuster

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: Directed the Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai from 1994 and Mount Sinai Heart from its establishment in 2006 until the end of 2022, taking up the newly created presidency in January 2023.

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Reader Notice For This Atherothrombosis And Cardiovascular Prevention Profile

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.