Dr. Timothy Joseph Martin, M.D., F.A.C.C., C.D.D.S.

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As a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist, Dr. Martin specializes in invasive and diagnostic cardiac catheterization, permanent pacemaker and ICD implantation, peripheral vascular intervention, echocardiograms, nuclear stress testing, and clinical research trials. He also practices preventative medicine, educating his patients on how to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

In practice since 1992, he serves as the Division Chief of the Medical Group Specialty Division and is the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Echo/Vascular Lab, Cardiopulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Phelps Health Medical Group in Missouri. Prior to his current position, he held the position of Associate Professor of Medicine within the Division of Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine, in St Louis, Missouri. 

Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Saint Louis University Hospital.

A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he is additionally board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, which is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who excel and strive to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Recognized as an expert in his field, Dr. Martin attributes his initial interest in Medicine to his Physician’s father, who fostered strong work ethics in him, while emotionally supporting his career. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Martin enjoys playing soccer and baseball and the outdoors. His favorite places to vacation are Europe, the Greek Islands, and the Caribbean. Professional Publications in his reading que include The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the American Journal of Cardiology, the Journal of American Medical Association, and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Martin has a unique sense of bedside compassion blended with a professional demeanor. His strong desire to expand his knowledge has led him to volunteer his services in a crisis situation. Dr. Martin was deployed to lead a Critical Care Team in the Cardiopulmonary ICU of a COVID-19 Hospital in NYC. It is this kind of service to the public and selfless pursuit of excellence in his field that honors Dr. Timothy Martin as a recipient of Top Doctor Award 2020. 

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