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Introduction :
- Dr. Jonathan Reiner is a celebrated American Physician working at the George Washington Hospital based in Washington, DC. He is a specialist in cardiac catheterization and heart attack treatments.
- Dr. Reiner has been treating diseases as a dedicated medical/surgical practitioner and contributing to medical research studies as a top-notch academic for over three decades.
- He is also well-known for his literary collaboration with former US Vice President Dick Cheney, on his book named Heart: An American Medical Odyssey.
- Dr. Jonathan also serves as a medical analyst for CNN. He came primarily into the limelight again in 2020 as the COVID crisis unfolded. He vehemently opposed dexamethasone’s medicinal usage, suggested by former US President Donald Trump.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Born in July 1960, in West Hartford, Connecticut, Dr. Jonathan has revealed little personal information regarding his parents or siblings on any social media platforms or any news outlet.
- Jonathan is happily married to his partner, Mark Wieder, since August 2007. According to a tenth-anniversary Facebook post on August 14, 2017, Jonathan disclosed that the two had been in a relationship for ten years before marriage and were looking forward to the next 20 years.
Early Life and Education :
- After graduating from Hall High School in West Hartford, CT, Jonathan enrolled at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He graduated in 1986.
- Currently, Dr. Jonathan Reiner holds MD state medical (1993) and DC state medical (2020) licenses. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Dr. Jonathan began his internship at Northshore University Hospital in 1987, followed by a residency in 1989. He also did his residency at Cornell University Medical College, located in New York.
- From 1990 to 1993, Dr. Jonathan undertook his cardiology fellowship at George Washington University. Many decades later, Dr. Jonathan’s fellowship in interventional cardiology remains the prime focus of his career.
- Since the early 1990s, as a cardiac catheterization specialist, Dr. Jonathan has helped conduct numerous clinical trials, such as the ESSENCE trial (Enoxaparin in Unstable Angina) and various cardiovascular care research studies.
- Dr. Jonathan has made multiple valuable contributions to journals like the Journals of American College of Cardiology and Circulation with his quality articles.
- He is a recipient of the Squibb/Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention Fellowship for Research in Cardiac Imaging in 1993.
- Dr. Jonathan has presented research at various national medical conferences, including those sponsored by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association,
- Dr. Reiner has served as a principal investigator in trial studies, including a Synergy trial for new invasive myocardial infarction treatment and CAMELOT trial to limit the occurrence of thrombosis by comparison of Amlodipine versus Enalapril.
- Currently, Dr. Jonathan is the Cardiac Catheterization Director at the George Washington University Hospital and a Medicine Professor at The George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is a member of the American Heart Association and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Treating Dick Cheney :
- Former US Vice President Dick Cheney is perhaps one of Dr. Reiner’s most notable cardiac patients. Dick suffered his first heart attack at the age of 37 in 1978. At age 71 (in 2012), Cheney received a heart transplant. Since then, coronary care has witnessed radical advancements.
- On October 8, 2013, Dick and Dr. Reiner published a firsthand account of Cheney’s 35 year battle with heart disease. The biography, Heart: An American Medical Odyssey, described the 40 years of Cheney’s cardiology history through Jonathan and Cheney’s alternating narratives.
- During the promotional campaign for a biography, both former Dick and Dr. Jonathan were interviewed (on November 14, 2013), by the award-winning Presidential historian Michael Beschloss at an education forum hosted by the Smithsonian Associates. Dr. Jonathan shed light on all the cutting-edge scientific discoveries over the recorded history of cardiology. The dynamic pair also participated in a National Press Club book discussion on December 3, 2013, followed by a private dinner at George Washington & Vascular Institute.
- According to the New York Times (December 5, 2000), while examining Dick Cheney, Dr. Jonathan told the Republican Vice-President-elect that he would be treated like a regular patient. During the press conference regarding the VP’s diagnosis, the hospital’s medical team was engulfed by a political scandal when they did not disclose the mild heart attack diagnosis despite having enzyme test results. Later, they called another news conference and apologized to the public, and clarified Dick’s diagnosis status.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- According to a RELLIAS MEDIA report in August 2001, a lawsuit worth $15 million was filed against George Washington University by a 48 years old patient (Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln). As per the plaintiff’s attorney, the patient had bled to death due to a heparin overdose.
- Dr. Jonathan has had his fair share of recognition over the course of his career. He was featured in Men’s Health and Northern Virginia Magazine in 2007 and 2008, respectively. He was featured in consecutive editions of America’s Top Doctors book series and US News & World Report’ Top Doctor’ from 2003 to 2014. Dr. Jonathan is the recipient of the Squibb/Society for Cardiac Angiography. He was also featured on America’s Top Doctors digital guide by Castle Connolly in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. He was also recognized as Top 1% in the nation in cardiology by Castle Connolly’s estimation.
- During the 2020 COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Jonathan appeared on CNN many times as a medical analyst. He argued that the public was underplaying how widespread the coronavirus spikes were. He emphasized that the pandemic showed a massive spike in states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Dr. Jonathan hoped the political resolve from statehouses to muster the courage and undertake shut down systems. In hindsight, most people will agree now that he was right.
- White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, on August 5, 2020, was pushing for Hydroxychloroquine in the fight against COVID-19. Navarro had made the statement despite public health officials, including former President Trump’s medical chief, not recommending the drug as a viable treatment. Dr. Jonathan was invited to the same segment as Navarro’s on CNN afterward. He criticized Navarro for making suggestions that were outside the scope of his expertise. Jonathan emphasized that Navarro was not qualified enough to have an opinion on the clinical trials, just like he was not qualified on economic or trade policy.
- According to his Facebook account, Dr. Reiner loves the music produced by Jacksonville Gay Chorus. He also loves watching Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.
- While subscribing to the Jewish faith, Dr. Jonathan holds all the other belief systems in high esteem and respect. His Twitter and social media are a perfect depiction of his values of respect. He wished his Muslim, Christian, and Jewish brothers and sisters’ renewal, freedom, and peace on Passover and Easter Weekend on his family’s behalf in a tweet on April 20, 2019.
- Dr. Jonathan Reiner tries his best to participate at a policy level to revolutionize medical practices actively. As per the Facebook post by George Washington University Hospital on March 1, 2016, Dr. Jonathan was interviewed by NBC Universal to inform the public about his sponsored bill. While having improved access to automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), the bill could be instrumental in saving lives due to better health access.
- Is Dr Jonathan Reiner related to Carl Reiner : Despite their same last names, the two are not related.
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Dr. Reiner,
Your CNN segment on the heels of Mayor Deblasio sanctioning a large New Year’s gathering in Times Square was brilliant – plain and simple, you called it a ‘super spreader.’ Also, relating how you don’t even eat on the job because it is impossible to do this while masked, is a point rarely discussed in the media. Continue to get your scientific, plain language message out in the media. If you change one person’s mind, it’s as if you’ve saved the world.
Dr. Reiner,
So glad you are so knowledgeable and proactive on the Covid vaccine. Watch your coverage on CNN. As a former nurse for the Dept of Veterans Affairs, I realize the importance of education and pray people will comply. By chance, are you related to the Vigransky side of family? My great aunt married a Reiner…her name was Minnie Vigransky Reiner. Thank you for your time. God Bless.
Regards,
Marsha.
Hi Jonathan,
Hope all is well with you and your family. It has been a long, long time.
Cousin Irwin (-Sheilah deceased)
His straight talk feels great. TY for your input and common sense. Wish you were my cardiologist. Happy holidays.
You are the best of all of the doctors, telling it straight whether they like it or not and saving lives. Now we need to find a way to reach the red state people who do not watch CNN and people that do not speak English as well. One person said that there is no Dr Fauci on the Spanish language channels. Who am I? A 67-year-old Jewish atheist in Los Angeles…the type of person who is already vaccinated, and proudly voted for McGovern in 1972.
Dr. Reiner,
Your steadfast analysis of the pandemic is so reassuring. I look forward to your comments. You are a man of great intelligence and integrity. Keep up the good work. God bless.
Saverio Cantatore