Dr. Felder practices general cardiology. His research focuses on the central nervous system mechanisms involved in cardiovascular regulation. Current studies address central mechanisms regulating sympathetic drive in hypertension, heart failure, obesity, and pain.

Honors, Awards, and Organizations

• American College of Physicians - Fellow
• American Heart Association, Council on Circulation, Fellow 1986-1999
• American Heart Association, Council for High Blood Pressure Research, Fellow 1988-2004
• American Heart Association, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Fellow 1979-2004
• Central Society for Clinical Research
• Society for Neuroscience
• American Physiological Society - Fellow, Cardiovascular Section
• International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience
• Clinician Scientist Award, American Heart Association, 1980-1985
• Established Investigator Award, American Heart Association, 1985-90
• Editorial Board, American Journal of Physiology, Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 1991-98
• Editorial Board, American Journal of Physiology, Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 1991-
• Cardiovascular Regulation Study Committee, American Heart Association, 1994-1998

Medical School:
University of North Carolina

Residency:
The University of Iowa

Fellowship:
The University of Iowa