Theodore J. Waller, MD, FACC
Background
Dr. Waller is the founder of The Ohio Heart and Vascular Center’s electrophysiology program. He also initated an Electrophysiology program at Bethesda North Hospital, where he served as the Director of Electrophysiology until 2008. As a cardiac electrophysiologist. he evaluates, diagnoses and takes care of patients who have heart rhythm disturbances. “It’s like puzzle-solving,” he explains, “and sometimes the solution can be highly complicated. But what I really like is taking care of people and making them feel better.”
By the time he was 12, he had already decided he wanted to become a physician. Even then, he was fascinated with anatomy, so he left Boy Scouts behind to join the Medical Explorers. An affirmation of his future came when Dr. William Milberg, a hometown thoracic surgeon in Ashtabula, Ohio, took him under his wing. He put young Waller in a gown and let him come into surgery. That one act of trust changed the boy’s life. He would go on one day to be mentored by Dr. Arthur Simon, one of the first and THE electrophysiologist in the Cincinnati area.
Dr. Waller’s wife, Debbie, is a nurse—a patient advocate—at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. His daughter Allyson is a senior at Ohio State, his daughter Katie is a sophomore there, while his son Jason is still in high school. Milo and Oliver, the family felines, complete the Waller clan. They don’t count the saltwater fish in their aquarium
He enjoys walking, playing tennis and an occasional golf game. He relaxes by reading history. The Civil War is his favorite era, but he’ll dabble in European. He also appreciates music, especially the classical and romantic composers like Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. His favorite opera is “The Barber of Seville,” which compliments his other hobby–wine tasting.
Dr. Waller quotes these words to live by (he admits he might be paraphrasing), “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of times it takes your breath away.”
Education
Undergraduate Degree:
University of Cincinnati
1972-1976
MD Degree:
University of Cincinnati
1976-1980
Internship & Residency:
The Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Internal Medicine
1980-1983
Fellowship:
The Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Cardiology
1983-1985
Fellowship:
The Likoff Cardiovascular Institute
Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Electrophysiology
1985-1986
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine – 1983
Cardiovascular Disease – 1985
Cardiac Electrophysiology – 1992 & 2002
Subspecialties:
Electrophysiology
Office Locations / Hospitals
Hamilton
1380 NW Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45013
Phone: 513-863-5362
Montgomery
10506 Montgomery Rd.
Suites 501 & 504
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 513-792-7800
Mt. Airy
2454 Kipling Ave
#G20
Cincinnati, OH 45239
Phone: 513-541-0700
Mt. Auburn
2123 Auburn Avenue
Suite 137
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: 513-206-1180
Bethesda North Hospital
Jewish Hospital Kenwood
The Christ Hospital