Sophia Airhart, MD
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Heart Failure
Speaks
Languages
English
Provider Groups
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
Primary Contact
(208) 302-0000
Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
- Heart Failure
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Saint Alphonsus Heart Failure
6140 W Curtisian Ave
Ste 102
Boise
, ID 83704
Saint Alphonsus HEART CARE MOREAU 200
6140 W Curtisian Ave
Ste 200
Boise
, ID 83704
About
Sophia Airhart, MD is an advanced heart failure physician known for her expertise in the management of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and pulmonary hypertension. As Idaho's only fellowship trained Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist, she serves as the Director for the Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Pulmonary Hypertension programs. She is a dedicated researcher and has conducted several clinical trials as primary investigator in the field of heart failure. She has authored multiple original research publications as well as several book chapters and is committed to offering her patients the most advanced therapies and treatments. Dr. Airhart grew up in rural Oregon and loves the outdoors. She moved to Boise, Idaho with her husband, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Nathan Airhart who grew up in Idaho. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, running, meditation and yoga. Dr. Airhart is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Utah.
Philosophy of Care
I am deeply passionate about treating these conditions and discovering new and advanced ways to prolong life and improve how my patients feel daily. The worry that accompanies serious heart disease deserves special attention and consideration. Understanding these feelings helps me connect with my patients in a meaningful way that extends beyond the typical patient doctor relationship.
Conditions Treated
- Cardiomyopathy and cardiovascular disease
- Diagnostic right heart catheterization with vasodilator and exercise studies for diagnosis of pulmon
- Endomyocardial biopsies
Procedures Performed
- Heart transplantation
- Implantable pulmonary artery monitor placement
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Transthoracic and transesophageal echo
- Ventricular assist devices
Education & Certifications
Education
Residency:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Missouri
Medical School:
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Fellowship:
Allegheny General Hospital-Western Pennsylvania
Fellowship:
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board Certifications
Echocardiography, Echocardiography