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About Me

I am a board-certified invasive cardiologist practicing in Gastonia since 1993. As the first invasive cardiologist to reside in Gaston County, I performed the initial transesophageal echocardiogram procedure at Gaston Memorial Hospital (now CaroMont Health) in 1993. I also performed the initial pharmacologic stress test at CaroMont Health in the same year. My practice approach has always been to be attentive and compassionate for all patients and to provide exceptional cardiovascular evaluation and treatments intended for lifesaving patient care.

EDUCATION

• Medical School: The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
• Residency: Howard University Hospital
• Fellowship: Howard University Hospital

Honors & Awards 

• Best of the Best Gaston - Cardiology (1999-2000)
• Chairman, Department of Medicine, CaroMont Health (2002)
• Good Catch Award, CaroMont Health (2017)
• Recognition for Delivery of Quality Cardiovascular Care, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (October 2012-October 2015, June 2010-June 2013)
• Secretary, Medical Staff, CaroMont Health (2007)

Certifications

• American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

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My Specialties

• Cardiovascular Disease

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My Publications

• "Discordance in degree of right and left ventricular dilation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: recognition and clinical implications" Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1993
• "Echocardiography in the preclinical detection of pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell anemia" Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Volume 22, Issue 4, 2010
• "Pulmonary Hypertension in sickle disease" The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 74, Issue 6, 1994

Clinical Research

• Co-Investigator - CAPRIE, SCD-HeFT, IMPROVE-IT, CHAMPION, RedHF, AVANT GARDE-TIMI 43, SATURN
• Principal Investigator - SOLID
• Study Investigator - National Registry of Myocardial Infarction
• Sub-Investigator - STABILITY, CYPRESS, TRILOGY ACS, PROMISE, PEGASUS-TIMI 54

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