Dr. Christiane Haeffele

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christiane Haeffele is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Duke University and completed a combined residency in Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard University. Dr. Haeffele furthered her training with a fellowship in Adult Cardiology, focusing on congenital heart disease and echocardiography at Stanford Hospital. She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Her research interests center on the management of adults with congenital heart disease, echocardiography, and catheter-based interventions for structural heart diseases. Dr. Haeffele is actively involved in clinical trials evaluating innovative treatments for mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis. She has received numerous awards for her teaching and clinical excellence, including the Senior Teaching Faculty Award from Stanford University and the Outstanding Clinical Fellow Award. As the Director of the Structural ECHO program and Program Director for the Advanced ECHO Imaging Fellowship at Stanford, she leads efforts to advance cardiac imaging and treatment approaches for complex heart conditions. Her work is driven by a commitment to improving patient outcomes and training the next generation of cardiologists.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in Medicine, focusing on cardiovascular medicine.

Medical Director, Echocardiography Laboratory

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Oversees echocardiography laboratory operations and clinical service.

Program Director, Advanced ECHO Imaging Fellowship

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leads advanced training for fellows in echocardiography.

Director, Structural ECHO

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford CV Medicine • Stanford, CA

Directs program for structural echocardiographic evaluations.

Awards

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Senior Teaching Faculty Award

2025-01-01
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Department of Medicine Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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Timothy F. Beckett, Jr. Award

2014-01-01

Courses

Cardiology Pediatrics

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.