R. Curtis McKoy MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
2339 MCCALLIE AVENUE, SUITE 403 PLAZA 2 CHATTANOOGA TN, 37403About
R. Curtis McKoy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with over 28 years of experience specializing in interventional cardiology. Dr. McKoy currently serves patients at Consultants in Cardiac & Vascular Disease in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is also affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Erlanger Health System, CHI Memorial Hospital, and Kindred Hospital. Educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. McKoy completed an internship at UNC Health Care and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, has been published in the American Journal of Cardiology, and is a recipient of a Civil Service Award from Hamilton County.
Education and Training
MD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- In Past- Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga -
Awards
- Civil Service Award, Hamilton County Comissions, 2012
Treatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- UNC Health Care, 1985
Fellowships
- Cardiology, University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1988
Articles and Publications
- Published in the American Journal of Cardiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- His Christian faith
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercise, Boating, Golf
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