I accepted the role of spokesman for Lipitor because I am dedicated to the battle against heart disease, which killed my father at age 62 and motivated me to become a medical doctor. Robert Jarvik acceptagebattle Change image and share on social
As a medical doctor who chose a career in artificial heart technology rather than clinical practice, I decided not to take an internship, which is required for licensing. Instead, I work with invention, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and clinical application of artificial hearts. Robert Jarvik affairapplicationartificial share on social
I am a doctor. I have long experience with heart disease. Robert Jarvik diseasedoctorexperience Change image and share on social
I am, in fact, a medical doctor; I am a world expert in mechanical heart technology; and I am an athletically fit man who takes care of his own health through diet and exercise, including frequent five mile runs. Robert Jarvik athleticallycarediet share on social
I am a medical scientist, not a practical physician. I think it's very upfront. I am a doctor. I have long experience with heart disease. Robert Jarvik diseasedoctorexperience Change image and share on social
The artificial heart is very effective as a bridge to transplant, but the number of people that can be saved with human hearts is limited. A perfect artificial heart could save many more patients. Robert Jarvik artificialbridgeeffective Change image and share on social
Our ad campaign with Pfizer is educational. Lipitor is the most widely prescribed drug in the country. For every prescription, there is a doctor writing it. It's a huge vote of confidence. Robert Jarvik campaignconfidencecountry Change image and share on social
I knew that my father was going to die of heart disease, and I was trying to make a heart for him. Robert Jarvik diediseasefather Change image and share on social
I do not practice clinical medicine and hence do not treat individual patients. My career is in medical science. Robert Jarvik careerclinicalindividual Change image and share on social
I am a medical scientist, not a practical physician. Robert Jarvik medicalphysicianpractical Change image and share on social
