Sonia S. Jacob M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
8520 Knight Road Houston Texas, 77054About
Sonia S. Jacob, MD, maintains a position with the Cardiovascular Clinic of Texas where she specializes in cardiology. She is additionally affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Hermann Hospital, and Park Plaza Hospital. Areas of expertise include cardiology, interventional cardiology, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Jacob was educated at the University of Missouri?Kansas City and continued her studies with an internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, she fellowship trained at Baylor College of Medicine in Interventional Cardiology. She is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. As a professional member of the American College of Cardiology, she is able to stay current in her field.
Education and Training
University of Missouri–Kansas City
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
American Board of Nuclear Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston- (Hermann Hospital)
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Yes
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her Experience She Received During Her Fellowships and Experience In The Field Working With Patience.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Time With Children
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