Gary M. Idelchik, M.D. F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Idelchik is accepting patients by referral of your physician
In Practice Since 2009
Primary Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Secondary Specialties
Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology
Medical Education
1998 – 2002 Medical Doctorate
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
Primary Hospital
Banner – Wyoming Medical Center, Attending Physician
Additional Hospital Affiliations
Summit Medical Center, Casper, WY
Wyoming Behavioral Institute, Casper, WY
SageWest Health Care | Riverton, WY and Lander, WY
Converse County Memorial Hospital, Douglas, WY
Hot Springs Health, Thermopolis, WY
Johnson County Healthcare Center, Buffalo, WY
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County, Rawlins, WY
Banner – Platte County Memorial Hospital, Wheatland, WY
Banner – Washakie Memorial Hospital, Worland, WY
Medical Education, Professional Training, Experience & Achievements
In Practice Since
2009
Primary Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Secondary Specialties
Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology
Medical Education
1998 – 2002 Medical Doctorate
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
Affiliations
January 2021 – Present: Attending Physician, Wyoming Medical Center, Casper, WY
Internship
2002 – 2003 Internal Medicine
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Residency
2003 – 2005 Internal Medicine
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship
2005 – 2008 Cardiology, 2008 – 2009 Interventional Cardiology
Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Board Certifications
The American Board of Internal Medicine – Diplomate in Interventional Cardiology
The American Board of Internal Medicine – Diplomate in Cardiovascular Disease
The American Board of Internal Medicine – Diplomate in Internal Medicine
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology – Diplomate in the Subspecialty of Nuclear Cardiology
Honors and Awards
- Elite American Physician 2015
- Top 10 Cardiologist in Texas 2013
- Top Ten Doctors 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Patient’s Choice Award 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Presented on Vulnerable Plaque Imaging to GE Healthcare Business Leadership, GE Global Research Leadership, and technical staff at The Whitney Symposium at GE Global Research Center, Niskayuna, New York, 2010
Academic Appointments
1997 Teaching Assistant, Marine Biological Institute, Woodshole, Massachusetts
Professional Medical Societies
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
Other Certifications
- Level 3 Interventional Cardiology with Peripheral Training including Abdominal Aorta and Thoracic Aorta Endovascular Repair
- Level 2 Echocardiography
- Level 2 Nuclear Imaging
- Level 2 Cardiac Tomography – Angiography (CT-A)
Publications
Idelchik GM, Varon J: Hypocarbia, therapeutic hypothermia and mortality: The Kreb’s cycle is key. Am J Emerg Med 2014: In press.
Idelchik GM, Varon J: Normal saline versus colloid solutions for induction of hypothermia: The effect of specific heat capacity on cooling. Crit Care. 2014: In press.
Bernardo L, Idelchik GM, Varon J: Gastromegaly as the cause of unexplained chest pain. Crit Care & Shock 2013: In press.
Idelchik GM, Strickman NE. Complications of Peripheral Endovascular Repair. In Lumsden AB, Lin PH, editors. Peripheral Vascular Intervention: In press.
Idelchik GM, Varon J: Thrombolytic and catheter-directed therapy for pulmonary embolism: The paradox of clinical outcomes and theory. Curr Respir Med Rev 2013; 9:73-74.
Idelchik GM, Varon J: Novel oral anticoagulants in the treatment of pulmonary embolism: Are we there yet? Curr Respir Med Rev 2013; 9:147-148.
Idelchik, GM and Roguin, A. Co-registration CTO and CT angiography. Chronic Total Occlusions: A Guide to Recanalization. Wiley-Blackwell, Wes Sussex, England. 2013.
Idelchik GM, Rizik DG. Xience Side Branch Access System for the Treatment of Bifurcation Lesions. Essentials of Bifurcation Stenting. Wiley-Blackwell, Wes Sussex, England. 2012.
Kar B, Gregoric ID, Basra DD, Idelchik GM, and Loyalka P. The Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device in Severe Refractory Cardiogenic Shock. J Am Coll Cardiol 2011; 57:688-96.
Idelchik GM, Simpson L, Dougherty KG, et al. Endovascular Exclusion of Popliteal Arterial Aneurysms with Stent Grafts: A Prospective, Single-Center Experience. J Endovasc Ther 2009; 16:215-23.
Idelchik GM, Ferguson JJ. Pharmacological Management of STEMI Patients. In Mehta, S editor. Textbook of STEMI Interventions. HMP Communications, Malven, PA, 2008. Revision for second publication.
Idelchik GM, Ferguson JJ. NSTEACS and the Elderly. Acute Coronary Syndromes 2008; 9:10-20.
Idelchik GM, Simpson L, Civitello AB, et al. Use of the Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device in Patients with Severe Refractory Cardiogenic Shock as a Bridge to Long-Term Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2008; 27:106-11.
Idelchik GM, Loyalka P, Kar B. Percutaneous ventricular assist device placement during active cardiopulmonary resuscitation for severe refractory cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction. Tex Heart Inst J 2007; 34:204-8.
Loyalka P, Idelchik GM, Kar B. Percutaneous left ventricular assist device complicated by a patent foramen ovale: Importance of identification and management. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2007; 70:383-6.
Chandra D, Kar B, Idelchik G, Simpson L, Loyalka P, Gregoric ID, Delgado RM 3rd, Frazier OH. Usefulness of percutaneous left ventricular assist device as a bridge to recovery from myocarditis. Am J Cardiol 2007; 99:1755-6.
Idelchik GM, Steinberg DH, Ferguson JJ, Waksman R. Assessing risk after acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol 2007; 49:2227.
Ferguson JJ, Idelchik GM. OASIS-5: how do fondaparinux and enoxaparin compare in patients with acute coronary syndromes? Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med 2006; 3:474-5.
