Joao Cavalcante, MD, FACC
Director, Cardiac MR and Structural CT Labs
4.7/5
62 Ratings – 15 Comments
My specialties:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Internal medicine
Professional interests:
- Cardiovascular imaging and outcomes
- Valvular heart disease and structural interventions
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiomyopathies
Practice philosophy: To provide world-class, compassionate and engaging care to my patients. To educate and engage patients in learning about their health and active role. To help my colleagues in the planning and guidance of complex heart procedures.
Profession I'd have if I weren't in health care: Musician
Hometown: Fortaleza, Brazil
Credentials
- MD
- FACC
- FSCCT
Board-certified specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
- Internal medicine
Educational institutions
- Federal University of Ceará - Fortaleza, Brazil
Memberships
- ACC
- AHA
- ASE
- SCCT
- SCMR
Internships
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Residencies
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland
Years of experience
- 8
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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4.7 out of 5 (62 Ratings, 15 Comments)
11/19/2019
It was a very comfortable, positive and encouraging experience.
11/13/2019
I was very happy with this appointment
10/26/2019
thankful to be here
9/7/2019
I was very pleased with my 6 week check up following my heart surgery and that I'm doing so well. All my questions were answered. Thank you.
8/22/2019
Overall great & top notch experience
8/8/2019
Doctor was thorough and addressed and was using tests to check out concerns. Not always in the past.
7/31/2019
Everything I was hoping for was answered or planned for the near future
6/24/2019
Dr. Cavalcante is an excellent, caring doctor.
5/21/2019
Doctor seemed uninterested in potential Rx side effects. Friendly but seemed not to respect my knowledge and experience to some extent. Overall, positive experience.
5/13/2019
I felt everyone at Abbott was professional & helpful. A positive experience. Most of all it seemed everyone knew the role they played & were very good at that role. Thank you.