Lamberto G. Bentivoglio
Radiologist | Body Imaging
8127 Cedar Road Elkins Park Pennsylvania, 19027About
Lamberto G. Bentivoglio, MD, retired in 2005 after achieving a successful 50 year career as an interventional radiologist. He also specialized in coronary angioplasty, introducing the concept to the eastern United States in the 1980's. He brought the concept of the ballooning of the arteries to this country and worked closely with the actual inventor of the method. His contributions to cardiology and radiology are still widely used in practice today.
Education and Training
University of Milan
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaks o nSubjects relating to Coronary Angioplasty -
Internships
- Hahnemann Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Introducing the Coronary Angioplasty to the US in the 1980's
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercise, Reading, Puzzles
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