Joan L. Thomas MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
101 Canal Landing Boulevard Suite 8 Rochester New York, 14626About
Joan L. Thomas, MD, FACC, is the Chief of Cardiology for Unity Health System, and a practitioner at University Cardiovascular Associates in Rochester, NY. Specializing in non-invasive cardiology, she was instrumental in bringing the Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Service to Unity. This device saves lives faster by jolting the heart with normal rhythms when a patient may begin to experience arrhythmia or other dangerous symptoms. In addition to her medical duties, Dr. Thomas is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine for the American College of Cardiology. An author in 10 publications for her cardiovascular research, she also lectures for academic purposes.
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Education and Training
Upstate Medical University Syracuse
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1983
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaking for academic purposes -
- Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, American College of Cardiology -
Treatments
- Non-invasive Cardiology
- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
Internships
- University of Rochester School of Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Rochester School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Monroe County Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- 10 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
The support of mentors, colleagues and friends
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Golf
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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