Charles Pinkerman, DO
My specialties:
- Pulmonary medicine
Professional interests:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Congestive heart failure
- Nuclear cardiology
Practice philosophy: My profession as a cardiologist gives me the privilege of caring for patients with heart disease. I strongly believe that a physician should be a teacher. I make it a priority to educate my patients about their medical concerns to the best of my ability.
What are you passionate about and why? I spend a large portion of my time interpreting cardiac imaging tests that help evaluate the structure and function of the heart. The decision to accept various treatments for a disease is often complicated and I believe it is important to form a partnership with my patients to best achieve this.
Credentials
- DO
Specialties
- Pulmonary medicine
Educational institutions
- Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Internships
- Genesys Regional Medical Center
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Medical Center
Fellowships
- Cardiovascular Disease: University of Minnesota Program
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