Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Engels as knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate, noting that he listens carefully and makes them feel comfortable. He is praised for providing clear, thorough explanations of conditions and treatment options, outlining risks and benefits and supporting shared decision-making. Reviewers also highlight his attentive bedside manner, patience with questions, and confidence in his care and recommendations.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Cardiovascular Medicine
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Cardiac Electrophysiology - Johns Hopkins University | Clinical Fellow |
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| Postdoctoral Fellowship | Johns Hopkins University | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Fellowship | Cardiovascular - Johns Hopkins University | Clinical Fellow |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - Emory University School of Medicine | Resident |
| Doctoral Training | Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University | Ph.D. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University, Leiden | M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Life Science and Technology - Leiden University and Delft University of Technology | B.S. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Sani MM, Sung E, Engels M, Daimee UA, Trayanova N, Wu KC, Chrispin J (2023). Association of epicardial and intramyocardial fat with ventricular arrhythmias. Heart Rhythm, 20(12), 1699-1705.
- Sung E, Kyranakis S, Daimee UA, Engels M, Prakosa A, Zhou S, Nazarian S, Zimmerman SL, Chrispin J, Trayanova NA (2023). Evaluation of a deep learning-enabled automated computational heart modelling workflow for personalized assessment of ventricular arrhythmias. J Physiol.
- Isakadze N, Engels MC, Beer D, McClellan R, Yanek LR, Mondaloo B, Hays AG, Metkus TS, Calkins H, Barth AS (2022). C-reactive Protein Elevation Is Associated With QTc Interval Prolongation in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19. Front Cardiovasc Med, 9, 866146.
- Daimee UA, Sung E, Engels M, Halushka MK, Berger RD, Trayanova NA, Wu KC, Chrispin J (2022). Association of left ventricular tissue heterogeneity and intramyocardial fat on computed tomography with ventricular arrhythmias in ischemic cardiomyopathy. Heart Rhythm O2, 3(3), 241-247.
- Allard-Ratick MP, Kindya BR, Khambhati J, Engels MC, Sandesara PB, Rosenson RS, Sperling LS (2019). HDL: Fact, fiction, or function? HDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Eur J Prev Cardiol, 28(2), 166–173.
- Liu J, Volkers L, Jangsangthong W, Bart CI, Engels MC, Zhou G, Schalij MJ, Ypey DL, Pijnappels DA, de Vries AAF (2017). Generation and primary characterization of iAM-1, a versatile new line of conditionally immortalized atrial myocytes with preserved cardiomyogenic differentiation capacity. Cardiovasc Res, 114(14), 1848-1859.
- Khambhati J, Engels M, Allard-Ratick M, Sandesara PB, Quyyumi AA, Sperling L (2018). Immunotherapy for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: Promise and possibilities. Atherosclerosis, 276, 1-9.
- Majumder R, Engels MC, de Vries AA, Panfilov AV, Pijnappels DA (2016). Islands of spatially discordant APD alternans underlie arrhythmogenesis by promoting electrotonic dyssynchrony in models of fibrotic rat ventricular myocardium. Sci Rep, 6, 24334.
- Engels MC, Askar SF, Jangsangthong W, Bingen BO, Feola I, Liu J, Majumder R, Versteegh MI, Braun J, Klautz RJ, Ypey DL, De Vries AA, Pijnappels DA (2015). Forced fusion of human ventricular scar cells with cardiomyocytes suppresses arrhythmogenicity in a co-culture model. Cardiovasc Res, 107(4), 601-12.
- Sturzu AC, Rajarajan K, Passer D, Plonowska K, Riley A, Tan TC, Sharma A, Xu AF, Engels MC, Feistritzer R, Li G, Selig MK, Geissler R, Robertson KD, Scherrer-Crosbie M, Domian IJ, Wu SM (2015). Fetal Mammalian Heart Generates a Robust Compensatory Response to Cell Loss. Circulation, 132(2), 109-21.
- Bingen BO, Engels MC, Schalij MJ, Jangsangthong W, Neshati Z, Feola I, Ypey DL, Askar SF, Panfilov AV, Pijnappels DA, de Vries AA (2014). Light-induced termination of spiral wave arrhythmias by optogenetic engineering of atrial cardiomyocytes. Cardiovasc Res, 104(1), 194-205.
- Engels MC, Rajarajan K, Feistritzer R, Sharma A, Nielsen UB, Schalij MJ, de Vries AA, Pijnappels DA, Wu SM (2013). Insulin-like growth factor promotes cardiac lineage induction in vitro by selective expansion of early mesoderm. Stem Cells, 32(6), 1493-502.
- Chen JX, Krane M, Deutsch MA, Wang L, Rav-Acha M, Gregoire S, Engels MC, Rajarajan K, Karra R, Abel ED, Wu JC, Milan D, Wu SM (2012). Inefficient reprogramming of fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes using Gata4, Mef2c, and Tbx5. Circ Res, 111(1), 50-5.
Commentary
- Teng YK, Engels MC, van Laar JM (2008). CD22 is not expressed merely on B cells: comment on the article by Vos et al. Arthritis Rheum, 58(3), 911-2; author reply 912-3.
Very caring and professional.
Dr Engels made me feel comfortable from the beginning answered all my questions and made sure I got it right
Ingles is very good and very professional
This was my first time seeing Dr. Engels I was referred to him by my regular cardio provider. He also comes highly recommended from two other doctors that I know. He explained my recent tests and recommended a pacemaker to correct some problems.
Listened well, didn't rush, and answered my questions.
Liked him very much .
He was very caring and listened to what I had to say.
Dr Engles explained a couple of options for my problem and listened to me when I gave my thoughts on the one I choose. He never seemed to be in a hurry. My meeting with him had very relaxed atmosphere.
Dr. Engels was kind and interested in my personal care. He listened closely and I am confident that he will improve my health. Very knowledgeable. Appreciated his kind approach.
Very polite,caring, empathetic, respectful and knowledgeable.
Outstanding provider, takes the time to listen and engage you in your treatment options.
Dr. Engels is the best! I would HIGHLY recommend.
He's been good to me, no complaints.
Thank you Dr Engels. I liked how your calm demeanor and knowledge made me feel very comfortable.
The u of u hospital is fortunate to have him on staff.
Competent, friendly, professional.
Impressive and courteous physician/surgeon. Provided excellent care and follow up.
He is tremendous. He explained everything in detail in which I could understand. And I'm looking forward to my procedure, can't wait to feel better.
Top professional in his field!!! Outstanding Doctor!
Great bedside manner and I left knowing exactly what my next steps to my treatment was going to be.
We were very impressed with Dr.Engels he answered all of our questions and explained the pros and cons of the procedures. We were very comfortable with him
Easy to understand explanation of my problems and what route to take next. Frank and concise. Straight forward answers to my questions.
Dr. Engels was very attentive and thorough. He was not in a rush and and answered all questions in a very caring manor.
Dr Engels as professional, knowledgeable, kind, extremely patient, and great bedside manner.
He was very kind and considerate to my feelings and thoughts.
Dr Engles is very reassuring in his demeanor. He actively listens to all questions and concerns and addresses them in a direct, unambiguous, and understandable manner.
Warm, caring human being. Sincere in every way. I trust him completely in the medical care he provides.
He was amazing
Dr. Engles listens and cares
Dr Engels is the best! He listens to me and solves my problems. He discovered that my dose of Lipitor was too high and causing side effects. He found another alternative and gave me a reduced amount. Now I feel better, and with dietary adjustments, I can keep my cholesterol under control. His technicians are monitoring the activity of my pacemaker. I am very impressed with my Dr. and his team. 5 stars and all the superlatives!
Dr. Engels is friendly and east to interact with. Informative and professional. I felt very comfortable with the outcome of my visit.
Dr. Engels was very thorough in his assessment of my symptoms. He reviewed my past history and listened to my concerns. He laid out a plan that considered several treatment options and a path to determine which treatment would be most effective. He carefully explained how the treatment could benefit me and how it would play out. Risks were identified and categorized in terms of treatment effectiveness and potential problems. He is careful to document all prior and potential problems and invites my participation in creating a plan.
Quik, business- like and to the point
He was a very good listener
Excellent Doctor!
Exceptional bedside manner, very reassuring, non rushed manner and genuine concern for patient's needs. Explains fully his finding and plan of action. Excellent care , highly recommend.
First impressions are important and Dr. Engles gets a 100%. He answered my questions and I feel confident in his abilities.
I was very comfortable in my virtual appointment with Dr. Engels.
Very nice doctor and he cares, he really is very special.
His discussion was clear and useful.
He's very good he explained what my problem is and he felt like I should be in the hospital to be taken care of. That's really great.
Good Doctor
Dr Engels is an amazing doctor. I was so impressed with his knowledge on the procedure I had and he gave me the pros and cons and left the decision up to me.
he came across verry smart a great doctor.
Dr. Engels explained things to me and my daughter very well. He explained a test procedure and was very nice when I told him I'd prefer to stay on my medicaiton. He explained why he suggested to change my Eliquis type and wrote down everything in our AVS so we wouldn't forget. I really appreciated that when he spoke, he spoke to me, and not just to my daughter. That made me feel like he trusted me with the information as well. This doesn't always happen when you're 92.
There aren't words I know of that can express my gratitude for having Dr. Engels assigned to me. He's likely the best Medical Doctor I've ever had and I'm 71.
He explained things to me so I understood and he is very knowledgeable and has great communication skills. Very kind.
Doctor Engels listen to your concerns and very knowledgeable in options of different procedures to help me with my AFIB.
I found Dr. Engels refreshing. He took time to explain issues and answer questions.
Presented us with the facts related to my fall & my current health status. Clear, concise & helpful.
Dr Marc Engels was very helpful to me. I can highly recommend him to others. He was knowledgeable and kind. He took his time explaining what was happening to me and what my options are.
I felt that Dr Engels was very professional and listened to my concerns and ideas respectfully.
Dr Marc Engels is a kind and compassionate physician. HeÕs knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge to benefit his patients. I was sorry when I was discharged from his care after my procedure.
Dr. Engels is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. speaks clearly and listens to concerns and questions. He answers questions with straight answers and makes sure it is understood.
Dr. Engels is very professional. He listened to my concerns and he answered my questions and I was confident in what he explained to me.
Thorough answers to my questions. Clear explanations of condition and test results.
Very professional and caring.
He was excellent.
Entire staff are very professional and extremely nice !!!
Dr. Engels seemed knowledgeable and he is a nice Doctor!
Dr. Engles and assistant were very helpful with diagnosis, treatment and referral. The visit was a 10 in my book. Highly recommend
I would recommend Dr Engles his team
Excellent doctor. Did a great job on my surgery, listened to my needs. Highly recommended.
Marc is new and fill Dr. Freedman's shoes will be a tough job. Right now he is doing well and we are pleased to have him take over our care. Thank you!
A superb clinician with a very human approach.
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Very attentive and polite [TRANSLATED]
Outanding physician
Very courteous, compassionate, and certainly very knowledgeable. Explained everything very well. Listen to my concerns. I highly recommend Dr. Engels.
Very knowledgeable and professional. Obviously knows what he is doing. I felt like he explained what I needed to know and did it in a way that made perfect sense to me.
Very attentive. Knew my background. Asked good questions. gave recommendations that made sense.
Excellent overview of clinical situation and therapeutic options
Dr. Engels is very kind and is very caring
Dr. Engels listened and responded thoughtfully to my concerns. He didn't overwhelm me with information.
kind and caring and professional
Very nice Doctor
I recently "failed" my cardioversion procedure and was left with many unanswered questions that the Dr. performing the procedure was unable to answer. Dr. Engals was able to clearly spell out the options, medication treatments, side effects and make it easier to make decisions as to how to move ahead.