Dr. Natale pioneered a circumferential ultrasound vein-ablation system to correct atrial fibrillation and performed the procedure on the world's first patients. He also developed some of the current catheter-based cure strategies for atrial fibrillation, and was the first electrophysiologist in the US to perform percutaneous epicardial radiofrequency ablation, which is a treatment for people who fail conventional ablation. He has authored milestone papers on pivotal projects, such as PABA and RAAFT.
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Natale has received many awards for his clinical work and commitment to teaching, including the following:
- Cleveland Clinic Bakken Heart-Brain Institute Research Award
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator of the Year for 2004, 2005 and 2006
- Cleveland Top Doc List
- Northern Ohio Live Best Doctors
- Best Doctors in America, by peer election
- Best Doctors, Austin Monthly Magazine
- Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute: The Bury + Partners Innovation Award 2009
- 2018 Star of Texas Healthcare Award