
John Holkins, MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3200N.E. Ralph Powell Rd Lee's Summit MO, 64132About
Dr. John Holkins is a cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Holkins specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Holkins also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life. He specializes in interventional cardiology.
Education and Training
Harvard University AB 1971
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doctors 2008 Ingram's Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Fellowships
- University of Utah
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Extremely great education and the training he received at the University of Utah was excellent. The chief there treated him like a son.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Sailing
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