Howard N. Hodis , MD

Research Interests

Investigators into the risk factors of atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease and stroke, and its modification. Current directions include the investigation of anti oxidants, hormones replacement therapy in post menopausul women, insulin sensitizing agents in diabetics in larde clinical trials. This investigation is linked to the study of the molecular mechanisms of risk, modification, and its expression to atherosclerosis. Other areas of investigation include development of technology for the nonicvasive detection and assessment of early subclinical atherosclerosis, including arterial wall thickness and stiffens with clinical application.

Clinical Interests

Atherosclerosis
Cardiology-lipid disorders and prevention
Ultrasound measurement of atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Disease

Degrees

USC School of Medicine, MD, 1984

Internships

LAC+USC Medical Center, 1984 - 1985

Residencies

LAC+USC Medical Center, 1985 - 1987
LAC+USC Medical Center, Chief Resident, 1987 - 1988

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987

Memberships

American Heart Association, Council on Arteriosclerosis
American College of Physicians
American Federation for Clinical Research
Society for Preventive Cardiology

Clinical Affiliation

USC Care Medical Group
USC University Hospital
USC/Norris Cancer Hospital