Dr. Patton is a cardiac electrophysiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. She graduated from the University of Chicago and obtained her MD from Oregon Health Sciences University. She completed internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and electrophysiology training at Massachusetts General Hospital and research in the Seidman Lab. Her clinical practice focuses on complex arrhythmia management, device therapy, lead extraction, and inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and her academic work spans clinical research, education, and clinical practice document development.
Dr. Patton has served in multiple national leadership roles, including as Chair of the Heart Rhythm Society’s Scientific and Clinical Documents Committee. She has participated on several ACC/AHA/HRS guideline writing committees, contributing to the integration of emerging technologies and evolving evidence into clinical guidance. Dr. Patton has a strong background in medical education. She is a former electrophysiology fellowship program director and has been actively involved in simulation-based education and mentorship initiatives. She is a Senior Advisor Editorial Board member for JAMA Cardiology. Her experience includes work with the FDA in regulatory science related to cardiac devices, providing her with insight into device safety, post-market surveillance, and the interface between innovation and patient protection.