Cardiology

Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute has added Dilpat Kumar, MD, to its cardiology staff, according to a July 10 report from Citizen Tribune.  Dr. Kumar provides cardiology services including management of care for atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, congestive heart…

Cardiology was one of four physician specialties that saw a decrease in compensation from 2023 to 2024, according to a July 8 Medscape report. “Comparing Your Pay Against Your Peers“: Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2025” surveyed 7,322 physicians across more…

There were three states with more than 1,000 cardiologists in 2024, one less compared to the four states in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  In 2024, there were 18,020 cardiologists across the U.S., nearly 3,000…

Cardiovascular Logistics, a national, physician-owned cardiovascular platform, has appointed Mark Victor, MD, as president of the Mid-Atlantic region for CVL. According to a July 8 news release, Dr. Victor also serves as CEO of Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, based in…

Marietta, Ohio-based Memorial Health System has expanded its cardiology department with two new physicians, according to a July 5 report from The Marietta Times.  The health system added John Goddard, MD, and John Mason, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Goddard…

There have been a number of advancements in the field of cardiology during the first half of 2025, including advanced technologies, cardiology-focused ASCs and centers popping up and new partnerships driving the sector forward.  Here are some of the good…

George Eapen, MD, a cardiologist at VCU Health, is set to retire after five decades in the field.  Dr. Eapen has spent the majority of his cardiology career providing care at VCU Health Pauley Health Center, according to a July…

Two cardiologists joined Becker’s to discuss the things they find most exciting in the specialty, from emerging technology to new business developments.  Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length: Rajesh Sharma, MD. Cardiologist at Advanced Heart…

Carilion Roanoke (Va.) Memorial Hospital, part of Carilion Clinic, has completed an expansion that consolidated cardiology services into a new facility. According to a recent news release, the 500,000-square-foot Crystal Spring Tower brings together the hospital’s previously fragmented cardiology services.…

Here are five new cardiology partnerships since April 14, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Lynnwood, Wash.-based independent cardiology practice CardioNow partnered with CardioOne to expand cardiovascular care in the Pacific Northwest.  2. Gary, Ind.-based Methodist Hospitals invested in Philips’ portfolio…