Quentin Youmans, MD, MSc, FACC

Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute and director of pathway programs at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine  

Dr. Youmans models excellence and innovation in cardiology and cardiovascular health. He is a passionate advocate for quality cardiovascular care, especially as it pertains to closing gaps in health equity.  

In addition to providing exceptional patient care, Quentin continues to pull the ladder up behind him, mentoring young scholars who are considering cardiovascular disease as a career pathway. He continuously improves education and research with his work as clinical trial investigator and scientific advisory board, and numerous publications and peer reviewed work in scientific journals.  

Quentin’s drive is inspiring to his patients and peers alike, and his approachable demeanor is admirable. He tackles new business opportunities with humility and gratitude, which sets his business acumen apart, helping his department save money and thrive financially. He strives to advance gender equity, most recently by volunteering for a Women Orthopedist Global Outreach event.  

In a nutshell: Dr. Quentin Youmans sets a first-class example of how to do cardiovascular medicine right across clinical care, research and teaching.