Steven M Kent MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
205 Page Rd Pinehurst NC, 28374About
Dr. Steven Kent is a cardiologist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Kent specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Kent also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2008
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2011
Provider Details
Awards
- Duke University 1990 Phi Beta Kappa
- Duke University Medical School 1993 Alpha Omega Alpha
- 2004 Outstanding Cardiology Teacher, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Treatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Reviewer, American Journal of Cardiology
- Member Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (Founding )
- Member American Heart Association
- Fellow American College of Cardiology
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