HAWKINS C. GAY, M.D., MPH, MSAI – BLUHM CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE

SPECIALTY: Cardiac Electrophysiology

EDUCATION: B.S., Economics, UNC-Chapel Hill, M.D., Emory University; MPH, Epidemiology, Emory University; M.S., Artificial Intelligence, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University; residency, Internal Medicine, Northwestern University; fellowship, Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology, Northwestern University

AWARDS/HONORS: Various teaching and research awards while in residency and fellowship

Dr. Hawkins Gay is a triple-boarded expert in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology, practicing at Northwestern Medicine and the Feinberg School of Medicine. With his diverse background in public health, focusing on epidemiology, and his expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of cutting-edge medicine and technology.

The complexity of cardiac arrhythmias and the integration of clinical expertise with advanced technology fuel his passion for innovation in the field. “Every case presents a new challenge, and the ability to combine my clinical skills with advanced technologies to improve patient outcomes is incredibly motivating,” he says. “The multidisciplinary collaboration between electrophysiologists, engineers, and data scientists drives us to explore new frontiers in both treatment and research.”

His clinical expertise in electrophysiology, advanced training in epidemiology, and background in artificial intelligence allow him to offer a holistic approach to patient care that is both innovative and personalized. “I am focused on treating the immediate issue and understanding the underlying factors that contribute to each patient’s arrhythmia using data-driven insights to guide treatment decisions,” he says. “My goal is to provide patients with the best possible outcomes, utilizing the latest technologies while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.”