| Manuel W. Cruz, M.D., F.A.C.C. Cardiology Dr. Cruz is skilled in all aspects of interventional cardiology including the use of stents and other state-of-the-art technologies in the cardiac cath laboratory. He also focuses on diagnostic cardiology including transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography and nuclear imaging. Dr. More Information | |
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Dr. Cruz recently served as President of the Dallas Chapter of the American Heart Association
Dr. Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish.
When not practicing cardiology Dr. Cruz enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor Medical Center Plano
Paris Regional Medical Center
| Jeffrey R. Gladden, M.D., F.A.C.C. Interventional Cardiology Dr. Gladden has been practicing in North Texas since 1988. He founded Advanced Heart Care in 1997. Professionally, Dr. Gladden has quite a few interests and areas of expertise including interventional cardiology (coronary artery disease, angioplasty, stents, rotablation athrectomy, eximer laser athrectomy, intracoronary ultrasound, enhanced external counterpulsation, and brachytherapy), in diagnostic cardiology (nuclear cardiology, echo and stress echocardiography, and transesophageal echocardiography), and in preventive cardiology (cardiac rehabilitation, cholesterol lowering, smoking cessation, and nutritional supplimentation). More Information | |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Temple University
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
Internship in Internal Medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western University, in Cleveland OH (1982-1983)
Residency in Internal Medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western University, in Cleveland OH (1983-1985)
Fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver CO (1985-1988)
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in
Interventional Cardiology (1999)
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in
Nuclear Cardiology (1999)
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (1991)
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in
Cardiovascular Disease Sub-specialty (1989)
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (1985)
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners (1983)
Dr. Gladden is currently licensed by the States of Texas and Oklahoma.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor Regional Medical Center
Wise County Regional
Paris Regional Medical Center
McCurtain Memorial
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Alpha Omega Alpha (1982)
Doctor of Medicine with Honors (1982)
Bachelor of Science with Honors (1976)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association
OTHER
Dr. Gladden co-founded the Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
His hobbies include surfing, snowboarding and spending time with his family.
| Bruce M. Gordon, D.O., F.A.C.C. Cardiology Dr. Gordon has been with Advanced Heart Care since 1998. His areas of interest include diagnostic and preventative cardiology including lipid management, echocardiolgraphy and nuclear cardiology. He also has special interest in interventional and peripheral cardiology including angiography, angioplasty and stenting. More Information | |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens OH.
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
Internal Medicine at the Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, OH
Residency in Internal Medicine at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH
Fellowship in Cardiology at the Alegheny University of the Health Sciences at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, by the American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine with their Specialty Certification in Cardiovascular Disease.
Diplomate Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Dr. Gordon is currently licensed by the States of Oklahoma and Texas
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor Regional Medical Center Plano
Wise County Regional
Paris Regional Medical Center
| Bradley M. Leonard, M.D.,F.A.C.C. Cardiology Dr. Leonard has dedicated his entire career to practicing cardiology in the Dallas Metroplex area. After graduating from Princeton University, he attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and remained at Parkland Memorial Hospital for his internship and residency. He also served as the Chief Medical Resident at Parkland. He obtained his fellowship in Cardiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Leonard was formerly Director of the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs at Baylor Regional Medical Center Plano and currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. He is on the Physician Leadership Council for the Baylor Health Care System, and one of his main areas of interest in the pursuit and understanding of Quality in Health Care. More Information | |
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Princeton University, Graduate Magna Cum Laude
MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
Internship in Internal Medicine: Parkland Memorial
Residency in Internal Medicine: Parkland Memorial
Fellowship in Cardiology Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Hospital
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
State of Texas 1982- Present
American Board of Internal Medicine 1986
Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease 1989
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
The Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor Regional Medical Center Plano
Richardson Regional Medical Center
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Instructor in Cardiology - Harvard Medical School 1986-1989
Assistant Professor of Medicine - Baylor University Medical Center 1989-1996
Assistant Editor, American Journal of Cardiology 1995 – 1996
Director, Cardiac Catheterization and EP Labs, BRMCP 2005-2007
Chairman, Cardiology Quality Assurance Committee, BRMCP 2005-2007
Chairman, Credentials Committee THHBP 2007-present
Chief Medical Officer, THHBP 2007-present
Member, Physician Leadership Council, Baylor Health Care System
Member, Chief Medical Officer Council, Baylor Health Care System
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Society of Echocardiography
Member, Scientific Council of the American Heart Association
AWARDS & HONORS
Chief Medical Resident, Parkland Memorial Hospita
| Donald Wurzburg, M.D.,F.A.C.C. Cardiology MEDICAL EDUCATION University of California at Davis School of Medicine RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP Internal Medicine at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco, California Cardiology at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois Interventional Cardiology at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana More Information | |
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LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 1997
Board Certified for General Cardiology, 2000
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology 2003
Board Eligible in Nuclear Cardiology
Dr. Wurzburg is licensed by the States of Texas, California, Illinois, and Indiana.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Baylor Regional Medical Center
Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Wise County Regional Medical Center
Paris Regional MEdical Center
| Abraham Jacob, M.D. Interventional Cardiology Dr. Jacob who grew up in Lubbock, Texas has been in the Metroplex since 2003 and has developed a busy practice in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. He will continue to focus on his Mt. Pleasant practice, two days a week, as well as our new Plano office and is avaliable for consultations in both locations. His interests include preventive and interventional cardiology as well as peripheral interventions. More Information | |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
American University of the Caribbean
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
University of Kansas Medical Center
Iowa Heart Center
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Heart Hospital at Balyor Plano
Baylor Regional Medical Center Plano
Richardson Memorial
Paris Regional Medical Center
Titus Regional Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Amercian College of Cardiology
Dallas County Medical Society
| Dr. John F. Kuhn III, M.D., F.A.C.C. Cardiology Dr. Kuhn was born in St. Louis, MO but grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has been practicing in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex since 2004. He recently joined Advanced Heart Care in May of 2007 as our first CV Surgeon. He has many areas of professional interest including coronary artery bypass and special training to include surgical electrophysiology/atrial fibrillation, transmyocardial laser revascularization, surgical treatment of heart failure including ventricular remodeling, endovascular central and peripheral vascular therapy. Dr. Kuhn enjoys staying very active in the community by volunteering his time through various outreach programs such as Rotary Saving Lives World Wide, and Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoys bicycling, home remodeling and landscaping, and traveling with his wife and two sons. More Information | |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1992-1996
Residency- University of Louisville General Surgery, Louisville Kentucky
University of Louisville Cardiothoracic Program Jewish Hospital Louisville, KY
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Surgery Certification (2004)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Certification (2005)
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2006)
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Wise County Regional
Baylor All Saints
Presbyterian Hospital of Denton
Denton Regional Medical Center
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Top Doctors in Tarrant County (2005)
Cardiovascular Task Force ( Plaza Medical Center Ft. Worth ) (2005-2006)
Surgery Task Force ( Baylor All-Saints Ft. Worth)
Awards and Honors
Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology
President's and Dean's honor roles
Coburn Scholarship (1992)
Golden Apple Award for Student Teaching (1997-1998)
AMA Physician's Recognition Award (1999)
American College of Surgeons Candidate (2001-2004)
| Dr. Jason S. Finkelstein, M.D. Cardiology Dr. Finkelstein is our newest member of Advanced Heart Care, joining the practice in August of 2007. He is our first full time physician to service our growing Decatur practice and comes to us from Ft. Worth Texas. He has many areas of professional interest including nuclear cardiology, coronary and peripheral interventional cardiology, and stays active as a sub-investigator for several research projects including the PLATO, ROCKT-AF, and EARLY ACS. More Information | |
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MEDICAL EDUCATION
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship; St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
CT angiography training, Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, New Orleans, LA
Cardiology Fellowship: Tulane University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA
Internal Medicine Residency: MCP/Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY; B.S. with a Major in Biology
LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Louisiana State Medical License
Indiana State Medical License
Texas State Medical License
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
The Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
Baylor All Saints
Baylor Plano
Wise County Regional Medical Center
Awards and Honors
Pfizer Cardiology Fellows Scholarship Award Recipient to the AHA Scientific Sessions
Iota Epsilon Alpha Medical Honor Society, St. George's University School of Medicine
Dean's List at St. George University School of Medicine, 1995,1996,1997
Golden Key National Honor Society, Binghamton University
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