Tyler L. Alderson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist who cares for patients who have advanced heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure and heart rhythm disorders. As a cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Dr. Alderson places and manages devices — such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators — to support patients who have heart failure. He also performs cardiac ablations and conduction system pacing to treat arrhythmias.

Dr. Alderson chose to become a doctor to help the people in his community and enjoys being able to give back through his work. His practice focuses on working with each patient to improve their quality of life. New technologies in the field that improve heart ablation and pacing, longer-lasting treatments and greater access to care are part of what excites Dr. Alderson about working with patients at MU Health Care.

Dr. Alderson and his wife, who is a veterinarian, have two daughters and two cats. His hobbies include cultivating vegetables and flowering plants, cooking and spending time outside.