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Aurora, CO 80045
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Joseph Kay, MD
- UC Denver ACHD Program Director
Provider's Specialties
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiology
- Cardiology - Pediatric
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Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Heart Valve Diseases
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I am interested in interventional therapies for congenital heart disease; Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Valvular Heart Disease and General Cardiology.
Undergraduate 1990
State University of New York System (NY)
Medical Education 1994
State University of New York - Buffalo
Internship 1995
University of Michigan Program
Residency 1998
University of Michigan Program
Residency 1999
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program
Fellowship 2004
Duke University Hospital Program
Fellowship 2004
Duke University Hospital Program
For Patients:
My research interests include interventions and outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
My research interests include interventions and outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
For Referring Providers:
My research interests include interventions and outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
My research interests include interventions and outcomes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Community Health Champion Award 2011
Recognition for starting and co-directing a volunteer cardiology health clinics in the MCPN network for uninsured people with cardiac issues
Colorado Community Health Centers
Outstanding Cardiology Faculty Award 2011
For dedication to fellow training
Adult Cardiology Fellows
Best Doctor for Executives 2012
Named Best Congenital Heart Disease Doctor
ColoradoBiz Magazine
Best Doctors 2015
ACHD
5280 Magazine
Best Doctors 2016
Best ACHD physician in the Denver Metro area
5280 Magazine
Best Doctors 2017
ACHD
5280 Magazine
Best Doctors 2018
ACHD
5230 Magazine
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