ALI FARZAD, MD
ECG STAT Author & ECG Weekly Editor - @alifarzadmd
Ali Farzad is an Emergency Physician with a passion for life-saving ECGs. He practices at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where he is a Core Faculty Member of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Dr. Farzad completed his Emergency Medicine residency and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Emergencies under the mentorship of Dr. Amal Mattu at the University of Maryland.
As an editor and consultant at ECGWeekly, Dr. Farzad has spent years refining his expertise in electrocardiography. His dedication led to the creation of ECG STAT, a simple web app designed to deliver essential ECG criteria and clinical pearls right at the point of care. His mission is to simplify ECG interpretation and provide life-saving information to acute care providers.
Outside of work, Ali is a devoted husband and proud #girldad to his next-generation ECG enthusiasts. He values feedback from the community and would love to hear your thoughts on ECG STAT.
AMAL MATTU, MD
President & Founder, ECG Weekly - @amalmattu
Amal Mattu is a tenured Professor of Emergency Medicine and the creator and host of the popular ECGWeekly Blog. He currently serves as Vice Chair of Education, Director of the Faculty Development Fellowship, and Co-Director of the Emergency Cardiology Fellowship in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Mattu has been passionately teaching and writing about electrocardiography and emergency cardiology for over 20 years. His educational impact is recognized through numerous teaching awards and best-selling ECG textbooks. He is known for breaking down complex ECG concepts into actionable, high-yield clinical pearls.
Most importantly, Amal is a dedicated husband and father to three amazing children, affectionately referred to as "NikEleKam" on ECGWeekly. He enjoys connecting with others over interesting ECG cases and welcomes contact from the community.
ROB BLANKENSHIP, MD
CEO & Founder, ECG Weekly - @rbblankenship
Rob Blankenship is an Emergency Physician and administrative leader with a strong background in military and civilian emergency medicine. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, TX, and has served as an emergency department medical director.
Dr. Blankenship is passionate about ultrasound, having taught point-of-care ultrasound internationally and online at EMsono.com for over a decade. He developed the Army’s first Tactical Ultrasound Course in 2007, drawing on his experience in Iraq, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his service with the 1-66 Armor, 4th Infantry Division.
As the founder and CEO of ECGWeekly, Dr. Blankenship ensures the platform operates smoothly for both the educational team and its users. His role as an IT guru and educator is pivotal in delivering high-quality ECG education to healthcare providers.
In his free time, Rob enjoys family activities, watching his kids' sporting events, teaching ultrasound to non-traditional users, and participating in international mission trips. He welcomes inquiries about ECGWeekly and is eager to assist with any questions.
At ECGWeekly, our goal is to make mastering ECG interpretation easier for healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike. We value constructive feedback and are always open to input from experts and hobbyists. Whether you have a cool ECG case to share or suggestions for improving our content, we would love to hear from you!
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