Cardiologists Directory
National Cardiologist directory
Find a board-certified cardiologist for heart disease prevention, diagnosis, imaging and treatment. Every listing is license- and board-certification-verified.
About cardiologists
Cardiologists are internists with 3 additional years of fellowship training in heart and vascular disease. They manage hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease and valve disorders.
Subspecialties include interventional cardiology (cath lab, stents), electrophysiology (rhythm disorders, ablation, pacemakers), heart failure & transplant, and advanced cardiac imaging.
Cardiology credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice in the United States.
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
3-year ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency.
3-year cardiovascular disease fellowship; +1–2 additional years for subspecialty (interventional, EP, advanced imaging).
ABIM certification in Cardiovascular Disease; additional ABIM subspecialty certification where applicable.
Common practice settings
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Browse Pediatrics →Cardiology — questions, answered
When should I see a cardiologist?+
Common reasons include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, family history of early heart disease, abnormal EKG findings, or referral after a cardiac event.
Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?+
Many insurance plans require a primary care referral. Direct self-referral is possible with PPO and most commercial plans.
What's an interventional cardiologist?+
An interventional cardiologist performs catheter-based procedures such as coronary angiography, stenting and structural heart interventions in a cath lab.
How is cardiology different from cardiothoracic surgery?+
Cardiologists are internists who manage heart disease medically and with catheter-based procedures. Cardiothoracic surgeons are surgeons who perform open-heart operations such as bypass and valve replacement.
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