As a board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Robert Sturm specializes in interventional cardiology, using specialized techniques to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease, vascular disease, structural heart disease and congenital heart defects. He has a special interest in cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support.
With an undergraduate degree in engineering, Dr. Sturm finds interventional cardiology to be the perfect mix of structural design and helping people. He stays current in this rapidly evolving field, where state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic care helps patients feel better and live longer. Dr. Sturm emphasizes patient-centered decision making, providing the information needed to empower them to make the choice is right for their lifestyles. He believes in finding the best mix of medications and procedures to provide optimum outcomes. He encourages everyone to exercise daily to live longer and happier lives.
A native of Cincinnati's west side, Dr. Sturm and his wife have three children. He enjoys endurance athletics – swimming, biking, running – and participates in Ironman competitions and marathons.
Practice Focus
• Angioplasty/PCI
• Atherectomy
• Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
• Myocardial biopsy
• Resistant hypertension
• Rotablator
• Cardiogenic shock
• Mechanical circulatory support