Lindsey Scierka, MD, MPH

Dr. Lindsey E. Scierka, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She is a cardiovascular medicine physician and health outcomes researcher with clinical and academic interests in vascular medicine, peripheral artery disease, preventive cardiology, and patient-centered cardiovascular care.

Dr. Scierka’s research focuses on the intersection of vascular disease, psychosocial factors, and health outcomes, with particular emphasis on social determinants of health, mental health comorbidities, and patient-reported outcomes among individuals with cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. She previously served as a T32 Vascular Outcomes Research Fellow with the Vascular Medicine Outcomes Program at Yale, where she developed expertise in outcomes research, clinical epidemiology, and patient-centered approaches to vascular care. Her work has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications and scientific abstracts, reflecting her commitment to improving cardiovascular outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Scierka earned her MD from the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and her MPH from New York Medical College with a concentration in Health Policy and Management. She completed her internal medicine residency at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she served as Chief Medical Resident and participated in the Investigation Distinction Track and Research in Residency. She subsequently completed fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital.

In addition to her clinical and research activities, Dr. Scierka is actively involved in medical education, mentorship, and professional service. She participates in professional organizations including the American Heart Association, Society of Vascular Medicine, and the American College of Cardiology.