Namik Kemal Uzsoy
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
937 Rothowood Road Lynchburg Virginia, 24503About
Namik K. Uzsoy, MD, has celebrated an illustrious 50 year plus career working in Virginia, engaged in the practice of medicine until his retirement. During his tenure, he served as a pediatric cardiologist, before retiring in 2003. He worked with children who were suffering from heart or vascular problems, and is also board certified in these fields.
Education and Training
University of Istanbul Medical School
Board Certification
Certified in Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National Public Speaking -
- Research and Teaching Instructor, University of Vermont Medical School -
Awards
- Exhibits at Texas Medical Association
Internships
- Missouri Baptist Hospital
Fellowships
- St. Louis University (Cardiovascular Medicine); University of Texas Galveston (Research and Teaching, Adult and Pediatric Cardiology); University of Western Ontario (Internal Medicine and Cardiology)
Articles and Publications
- Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia, Published in American Journal of Cardiology
- Advanced Electrocardiography Studies, Texas Medical Association Journal
- Use of Cardiac Catheterization in Diagnosis of Congential Heart Defects in Children
What do you attribute your success to?
- Perseverance, Hard Work
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Vermont
Hobbies / Sports
- Violin, Gardens
Favorite professional publications
- Wall Street Journal, Journal of the American Medical Association
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