William E. Downey, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1001 Blythe Blvd Suite 300 Charlotte NC, 28203About
Dr. William Downey is a cardiologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Downey specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Downey also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2002
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 2003
Provider Details
Awards
- NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition Program
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Aneurysm
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American Heart Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American College of Cardiology
- Member Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiovascular Medicine 2002
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Interventional Cardiology 2003
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Interventional Cardiology, MA, USA 2003
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiovascular Medicine, MA, USA 2002
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