Cardiology

Alexander Truesdell, M.D.

Co-Director, Multidisciplinary Cardiac Shock Team; Co-Director, Interventional Cardiology Research

Leesburg, VA

Dr. Alexander G. Truesdell is an interventional cardiologist specializing in complex coronary interventions, coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs), cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac critical care. He serves adult patients, including those with high-risk, treatment-refractory cases such as acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock (AMICS) and patients requiring multidisciplinary shock team management. Practicing primarily at Virginia Heart and Inova Schar Heart

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (National Board of Physicians and Surgeons)
Cardiovascular Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Vascular Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Endovascular Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (MD, 1998)
Residency: National Capital Consortium/Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2005)
Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health (Cardiovascular Disease, 2012)
Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health (Interventional Cardiology, 2013)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Washingtonian — Top Doctor

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interventional Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Coronary StentingCardiac CatheterizationCoronary InterventionCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack & Acute Coronary Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Reston Hospital Center
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute
Virginia Heart

Languages

English[2]

Conditions Dr. Truesdell treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Truesdell accept Aetna insurance?

Alexander Truesdell's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 11 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Truesdell practice?

Alexander Truesdell practices in Leesburg, VA with hospital affiliations including Reston Hospital Center, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, and Virginia Heart.

What does Dr. Truesdell specialize in?

Alexander Truesdell is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Interventional Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Truesdell been practicing?

Alexander Truesdell has 28+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Truesdell's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (MD, 1998); Residency: National Capital Consortium/Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 2005); Fellowship: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health (Cardiovascular Disease, 2012).