Pioneering
Cardiac
Innovation
Over 35 years of excellence in cardiac electrophysiology, combining clinical mastery, groundbreaking research, and medical device innovation to advance patient care.
Dr. Fishel following completion of a pulsed field ablation of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Pedro Torres, electrophysiology fellow and Dr. Jose Batista, senior cardiology fellow assisted Dr. Fishel during this procedure.
Professional Profile
Leading Expert in Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Robert S. Fishel is a highly accomplished board-certified cardiologist and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He is recognized as a pioneer in cardiac electrophysiology, particularly in the field of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias.
As the President and founder of Florida Electrophysiology Associates, Dr. Fishel has built one of Florida's leading cardiac electrophysiology practices since 1997. He also founded and has directed the Electrophysiology department at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, Florida, where he continues to practice with a focus on complex catheter ablations.
Education
Cornell University
College of Arts and Sciences
New York University
School of Medicine
University of Michigan
Internal Medicine Residency
Emory University
Cardiology & Electrophysiology Fellowships
Board Certifications
Clinical Excellence
Comprehensive Expertise
Catheter Ablation
Advanced ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, flutter, and complex arrhythmias using cutting-edge mapping systems
Device Implantation
Pacemakers, ICDs, biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy, and lead extraction
Electrophysiology Studies
Comprehensive diagnostic procedures including ventricular programmed stimulation and electroanatomical mapping
Stroke Prevention
WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure device implantation for atrial fibrillation patients
Advanced Mapping
Intracardiac ultrasonography, electroanatomical mapping, and epicardial venous mapping techniques
Complex Cases
Specialization in challenging ablations and procedures requiring surgical precision and expertise
Academic Contributions
Advancing Medical Knowledge
Dr. Fishel has made substantial contributions to cardiovascular research and medical literature, with work spanning cardiac electrophysiology, heart failure management, and vascular biology.
Key Research Areas
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Q-FFICIENCY and SMART SF trials evaluating novel catheter technologies
Heart Failure Management
Intrathoracic impedance monitoring and cardiac resynchronization therapy
Vascular Biology
ACE expression research with implications for hypertension treatment
International Collaboration
Partnerships with Johns Hopkins, Emory, and leading global institutions
Medical Device Innovation
20+ Patents in Cardiac Innovation
Dr. Fishel and NewPace Medical hold over 20 U.S. patents for groundbreaking cardiac devices and procedures, translating clinical insight into technological innovation. Click any patent to view the full documentation.
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device
US 12408924
Combines physical occlusion with electrical isolation through electroporation
Automated Electroanatomical Annotation
US 11179086
Method for mapping active reentrant circuits in cardiac electrophysiology
Flexible Implantable Device Electronics
US 10610693
Innovative encapsulation design for optimal space utilization (NewPace Ltd.)
Injectable Subcutaneous Heart Device
US 9814889
Less invasive arrhythmia detection and treatment system (NewPace Ltd.)
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
US 9352159
P-wave sensing with dynamic anticipative left ventricular pacing (NewPace Ltd.)
Esophageal Cooling System
US 8512387
Safety innovation protecting esophagus during cardiac ablation procedures
LAA Occlusion with Electrical Isolation
US 20210085388
Application for multimodal left atrial appendage occlusion technology
Positive Entrainment Site Mapping
US 20220079500
Automated annotation for active reentrant circuit mapping
Electroanatomical Mapping System
US 20190076040
Advanced cardiac site annotation for electrophysiology procedures
Battery Integration Technology
US 20180078774
Flexible circuit board configuration for implantable devices (NewPace Ltd.)
Subcutaneous String Heart Device
US 20180028823
Method for subcutaneous implantation around the heart (NewPace Ltd.)
Implantable Medical Device Electronics
US 20160166837
Accordion-like encapsulation for flexible cardiac devices (NewPace Ltd.)
P-Wave Sensing CRT System
US 20160045736
Dynamic anticipative left ventricular pacing technology (NewPace Ltd.)
Injectable Heart Device Application
US 20150343228
Subcutaneous arrhythmia regulation system (NewPace Ltd.)
Peri-Hisian Pacing Method
US 20120265264
Device for simultaneous bi-ventricular or tri-ventricular pacing
CRT Efficacy Determination
US 20120265263
Method for determining efficacy of cardiac resynchronization pacing
Vascular Stenotic Lesion Treatment
US 20110224660
Method and apparatus for addressing vascular stenotic lesions
Trans-Septal Catheterization Device
US 20110208103
Device and method for trans-septal catheterization procedures
Esophageal Cooling Application
US 20100042176
Original application for esophageal cooling during ablation
Business & Academic Leadership
Entrepreneurial Excellence
Florida Electrophysiology Associates
Founder, CEO & President
1997 – Present
Built one of Florida's leading cardiac electrophysiology practices
NewPace Ltd.
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
2012 – Present
Medical device company developing innovative implantable cardiac devices
OPKO Health, Inc.
Board Director
2018 – Present
Independent director of publicly traded healthcare company (NASDAQ)
Florida Atlantic University
Clinical Associate Professor
Current
Teaching cardiac physiology at Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Catalyst Development Partners
Director & Founding Partner
2009 – Present
Real estate investment and development ventures
Renaissance Properties
Director & Senior Managing Partner
1989 – Present
Diversified real estate portfolio management
Recognition & Honors
Distinguished Awards
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
FACC
Recognition of outstanding contributions to cardiovascular medicine
First Prize, Scientific Program Award
American College of Physicians
Best Poster, Basic Science Section (received twice)
Young Investigator Award
American Heart Association
Scientific Conference on Functional and Structural Mechanisms of Vascular Control
Henry Christian Award
American Federation for Clinical Research
AFCR Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD (1992)
Upjohn Award for Excellence
Emory University
Excellence in Cardiovascular Research (1993)