Medical Benefits of Meditation

Medical Benefits of Meditation - Eliminating Stress, Healthy Habits for the Mind, Body and Soul

Aired Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 3:00 PM ET

ABOUT Dr. Jennifer Haythe:

Dr. Jennifer Haythe is a practicing Cardiologist as well as the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Co-Director for the Women’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, Director of the Adult Pulmonary Hypertension Center and Director of the Cardiac Obstetric Service.

Born in New York City and raised in Connecticut, Dr. Haythe was never one to sit still for long. She knew at an early age that a regular desk job would not work for her. Drawing on an early love of science and desire to help others, pursuing a career in the medical field was a natural fit.

Dr. Haythe earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and went on to complete her medical training and residency at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003. Cardiology appealed to her because of the acuity and complexity of disease paired with the broad range of therapeutic options available to patients. She completed fellowship in cardiovascular diseases and congestive heart failure/cardiac transplant in 2009 and has been practicing at Columbia University Medical Center since that time. Her specialties include heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and women’s heart health.

Despite Cardiology being a heavily male dominated medical field, Dr. Haythe has become a sought after specialist in New York City – with particular interest in both pulmonary hypertension and the care of pregnant women with cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Haythe continues to find her own motivation and determination through the strong patient and family relationships she has forged, and the gratification of helping her patients get a new life with a heart transplant or assist devices, allowing patients to be able to live a full life with their families, as well as helping pregnant women safely deliver children and be able to care for them with post-delivery health care.

Dr. Haythe lives and practices in New York City. When not working, she enjoys an active lifestyle that includes running, boxing and yoga, as well as spending time with her husband, Eli and their two children.