- Invasive Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation
- Rotational Atherectomy
Dr. Michael Jerman has been an integral part of Desert Cardiology since joining the team in 1990.
Although he holds undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry and psychology, Dr. Jerman did not immediately immerse himself in medicine. Following college, he taught for one year. During that year he was encouraged to volunteer in an emergency room, which turned out to be a rewarding experience. In fact, he enjoyed it so much he applied to medical school – one of the best decisions of his life. Then and now, he finds the intellectual challenges, interpersonal relationships, and demand for talent extremely gratifying.
Dr. Jerman was born in Tucson, but with a father in the Air Force, his family moved quite often. In the States, he resided in Michigan, Nebraska and Florida. Following stays in Okinawa and the Philippines, he moved to California. He then returned to Tucson and completed middle school, high school, college and medical school. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa and attended UCLA for his cardiology fellowship.
Dr. Jerman is the father of two beautiful, outstanding young women. When time allows, he enjoys playing and watching tennis. He also enjoys reflecting with loved ones about his life experiences.
Education
FellowshipCardiology, Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, 1988
FellowshipGeneral Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1986
ResidencyInternal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1985
InternshipInternal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1983
MDUniversity of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, 1982
BSBiology, Magna cum Laude, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1977
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine / Subspecialty Board of Interventional Cardiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine / Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- National Board of Medical Examiners
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwest Medical Center
- Oro Valley Hospital
- Tucson Heart Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow, Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
- Member, American College of Physicians
- Member, Pima County Medical Society
Leadership Roles
- Board of Trustees, Northwest Medical Center, 2001-2003
- Chief of Staff, Northwest Medical Center, 1996-1998
- Chairman, Department of Medicine, Northwest Medical Center, 1994-1996
- Chairman, Cardiac Committee, Northwest Medical Center, 1992-1994
- Chairman, Cardiac Committee, El Dorado Hospital, Tucson, 1990-1991
- Chairman, Cardiac Rehabilitation Committee, El Dorado Hospital, 1989-1990
Honors and Awards
- E.O. Thielen Award Presented to the outstanding graduating resident, University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, 1985
- Upjohn Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, 1982
- First in Class, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, 1982
- Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, 1981
- President’s Cup for Academic Achievement, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1977
- Blue Key Senior Service Honorary, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1976
- Phi Kappa Phi Liberal Arts Honorary, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1976
- Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1976
- Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honorary, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 1974
Publications
Jerman MR, Fick RB: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis associated with bone marrow transplantation: report of two cases and a review of the literature. Chest, 90:919-922, 1986.