Lincoln, NE
Cardiology Clinical Research Site
Meridian's cardiology research site in Lincoln, NE partners with Pioneer Heart Institute to conduct clinical trials for drugs, medical devices, and diagnostics intended to help assess and treat cardiovascular disorders and conditions.
About this research site
This site performs clinical studies related to cardiovascular disorders and other heart, vascular, and blood conditions. Typical studies at this site involve medications or medical devices intended to help assess and treat cardiovascular disorders, such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, hyperlipidemia, and more.
Join a clinical trial in Lincoln
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Lincoln, complete the form at the bottom of this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (712) 639-6200 (call center)
Phone: (531) 530-2801 (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
6940 Van Dorn Street, Suite #201
Lincoln, NE 68506
Clinical Research Partner Website
pioneerheart.com
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming research studies in Lincoln
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Meridian Clinical Research - Lincoln, NE (Cardiology) is located inside Pioneer Heart Institute.
Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Lincoln research site are conducted in partnership with the following physicians at Pioneer Heart Institute.
Steven Martin, MD FACC
Dr. Steven Martin is a cardiovascular disease expert, sub-specializing in general and high-risk coronary artery interventional cardiac catheterization.
- Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology
- Received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE
- Completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX
- Completed a Critical Care fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX
- Completed Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute in Houston, TX
- Member of the American College of Cardiology, Nebraska Medical Association, and Nebraska chapter ACC
Gina Mentzer, MD FHFSA
Dr. Gina Mentzer is a cardiologist, sub-specializing in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant, and mechanical ciculatory support (LVAD).
- Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant
- Received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE
- Completed her residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE
- Completed Cardiology & Heart Failure, Transplant & MCS Fellowships at Ohio State in Columbus, OH
- Member of the Nebraska Medical Association, Lancaster County Medical Society, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America Fellow & Membership Committee, and International Society of Heart & Lung Transplant
Douglas Netz, MD FACC
Dr. Steven Martin is an interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
- Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
- Received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, NE
- Completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, NE
- Served as Chief Resident Omaha VA Medical Center
- Completed a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, served as Chief Fellow
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- Member of the Nebraska Medical Association
Denes Korpas, MD FACC
Dr. Denes Korpas is an interventional cardiologist, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care.
- Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
- Received his medical degree from Semmelweis Medical School in Budapest, Hugary
- Completed his Internal Medicine residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA
- Completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- Member of the American College of Physicians, American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, and Nebraska Medical Association
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