Why Cardiology: Personal Stories of Passion and Purpose

Cardiology is a field that requires immense dedication, hard work, and a deep love for helping others. For many medical professionals, the decision to specialize in cardiology is driven by personal experiences, passions, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of their patients. In this collection of stories. From life-changing patient experiences to the thrill of solving complex medical puzzles, these individuals will share the unique and personal reasons why they chose cardiology as their career path.

Sherry-Ann Brown, MD, PhD General Cardiology

Jennifer Co-Vu, MD, FACC Pediatric Cardiology

Lim Ing Haan, MBBS, FACC Interventional Cardiology

Gail Jones, MD, MPH Critical Care Cardiology

Abigail M. Khan, MD Adult Congenital Cardiology

Kyla Lara-Breitinger, MD Cardiology Fellow

Yogamaya Mantha, MD Cardiology Fellow

Amisha Patel, MD Interventional Cardiology

Carrie Puckett, MD Heart Failure Cardiology

M. Abigail Simmons, MD, FACC Adult Congenital + Pediatric Cardiology

Patricia Tung, MD Electrophysiology

Tina Varghese, MD, FACC Preventive Cardiology

Gladys P. Velarde, MD, FACC General Cardiology