ST. LOUIS, June 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stereotaxis, Inc. (OTCQX: STXS), the global leader in innovative robotic technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced the first graduating class from its Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program. The Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program is designed to enhance the traditional electrophysiology fellowship by facilitating mastery of robotic magnetic navigation, fostering a global community of the future leaders in the field, and providing fellows with a differentiated and specialized skillset as they advance their medical careers.

Established in 2018, the Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program currently is active at 18 leading medical centers globally and has enrolled 34 electrophysiology fellows. The 2019 graduates of the Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program include:

• Ernesto Betancourt, M.D. – Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine
• Steven Hamilton, M.D. – Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
• Todd Kobrinski, M.D. – Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital
• Asad Mohammad, M.D. – Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital
• Miriam Muller, M.D. – Oulu University
• Yelemessov Nurlan, M.D. – Novosibirsk Institute
• Sandeep Sodhi, M.D. – Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine
• Daniel Sohinki, M.D. – Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
• Keith Suarez, M.D. – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
• Douglas Wan, M.D. – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

“We congratulate the pioneering Robotic EP Fellows Class of 2019,” said David Fischel, Stereotaxis Chairman and CEO. “We are excited to celebrate your accomplishments. We recognize and appreciate your leadership in making this novel program a success. Stereotaxis looks forward to continuing to partner with you as you build your careers and improve the lives of patients suffering from arrhythmias.”

About the Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program
The Robotic Electrophysiology Fellows Program is an optional addition to a traditional electrophysiology fellowship, allowing forward-thinking electrophysiology fellows to augment their clinical and career development through mastery of robotic skill sets. The program includes hands-on didactic training, navigation simulator training, and live case training. It may be enhanced with additional components such as hands-on heart anatomy sessions, interactions with other fellows enrolled in the program, and participation in meetings of the Society for Cardiac Robotic Navigation. For additional information please visit www.RoboticEP.com/Fellows or send inquiries to Fellows@Stereotaxis.com.

About Stereotaxis
Stereotaxis is the global leader in innovative robotic technologies designed to enhance the treatment of arrhythmias and perform endovascular procedures. Its mission is the discovery, development and delivery of robotic systems, instruments, and information solutions for the interventional laboratory. These innovations help physicians provide unsurpassed patient care with robotic precision and safety, improved lab efficiency and productivity, and enhanced integration of procedural information. Over 100 issued patents support the Stereotaxis platform. Stereotaxis’ robotic technology has received various regulatory clearances in the United States, European Union, Japan, Canada, China, and elsewhere. For more information, please visit www.stereotaxis.com.

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Company Contact:
David Fischel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Martin C. Stammer
Chief Financial Officer

314-678-6100
investors@stereotaxis.com