GARY FINE
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
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My career in medicine has extended past 40 years and I still love what I do! From the time I opened clinic doors for family medicine in 1978 to the time I re-entered training at age 39 to become a Cardiologist , I knew God would provide what was needed. GOD has graciously bestowed wisdom and knowledge throughout my career but most importantly the best gift is empathy for the patient .
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Choctaw Nation Indian Health Services
Clinical Cardiologist
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Daily responsibility was combination of evaluation of 12-15 ambulatory patients in outpatient setting per day and 1-2 hospital consults
- Interpretation of 4-5cardiac ultrasound as per Left Ventricular function, valve disease with assessment for diastolic dysfunction
- Physiologic stress testing (routine stress) and pharmacologic stress followed by myocardial perfusion imaging
- Follow up of prior consults with recommendations to primary care.
Clinical Cardiology
Arkansas Heart Center
07.1999 - 08.2017
- Three fellow cardiologist joined to create Arkansas Heart Center , an independent cardiology practice .
- Arkansas Heart Center , a free-standing physician owned clinic was created when Cooper Clinic ,a large multi-specialty clinic ,was integrated with Mercy Hospital.
- Responsibilities were building a cardiology practice,seeing both outpatients and treating in-patients
- Performed in-hospital and outpatient stress tests, performed both right and left heart catheterizations .
- Personally responsible for all coronary interventions requiring intra-coronary stenting .
- In-patient consults
- ER coverage for cardiac related problems .
- Educated patients on risk factors for serious disease such as diet and activity level.
- Provided preoperative cardiac assessments, optimizing surgical outcomes by identifying and addressing potential risks.
Clinical Cardiology
Cooper Clinic PA
06.1995 - 09.1999
- Diagnosed heart conditions through procedures such as catheterizations and echocardiography.
- Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Made patient rounds, observed conditions of patient and notified medical care team of changes to health status of patients under treatment and diagnosis of chronic and acute cardiac conditions chest pain, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias
- Implemented nuclear cardiology service in 1995 to Cooper Clinic
- Performed both right and left heart catheterizations
- Covered ER for Cooper Clinic cardiac evaluations
- Conducted Bruce Protocol treadmill tests to evaluate heart's effectiveness and interpreted results.
- Led educational workshops for medical professionals on topics related to cardiology, promoting best practices within the field.
Primary Care Physician
Gary Fine D.O. PA
08.1979 - 06.1988
- Developed a free standing primary care practice in my home town of Sallisaw ,Oklahoma
- practice was full spectrum including obstetrics,pediatrics, internal medicine and geriatrics.
- Small hospital ER coverage
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in continuing medical education programs and professional conferences.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with patients and families, fostering trust in the primary care setting.
- Provided timely referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring patients received appropriate care for specific needs.
- Improved overall patient health outcomes through preventative care measures and education on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Mentored and supervised medical students and residents, providing valuable guidance for their professional growth and development.
Education
No Degree - Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (Cardiology)
Texas A/M Scott/White Hospital
Temple, TX06-1995
No Degree - Residency in Internal Medicine
Texas A/M, Scott/White Hospital
Temple, TX09-1989
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine D.O. Degree
Oklahoma State University College of Health
Tulsa,OK 06.1974 - 08.1978
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-1972
Skills
- Routine stress testing
- Echocardiography
- EKG assessment
- Myocardial perfusion imaging interpretation
Certification
- Oklahoma State License -#1869/current to2026
- Arkansas State license - E-2077 current to 2027
- prior CO license but expired 5 years or longer
- NPI-1245231828
- UPIN-5J625
- BNDD-AF8330045
- DEA- current
Timeline
Choctaw Nation Indian Health Services
Clinical Cardiologist
04.2018 - 06.2023
Clinical Cardiology
Arkansas Heart Center
07.1999 - 08.2017
Clinical Cardiology
Cooper Clinic PA
06.1995 - 09.1999
Primary Care Physician
Gary Fine D.O. PA
08.1979 - 06.1988
D.O. - Osteopathic Medicine D.O. Degree
Oklahoma State University College of Health
06.1974 - 08.1978
No Degree - Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (Cardiology)
Texas A/M Scott/White Hospital
No Degree - Residency in Internal Medicine
Texas A/M, Scott/White Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma State University
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