George M. Kichura, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
122-77 DePaul Drive Suite 503 Bridgeton Missouri, 63044About
Serving as medical director of the cardiac catheterization lab, and have served as the STEMI champion for the State of Missouri Time Critical Diagnosis Program in an effort to provide quality care and improve outcomes for heart attack patients. He has a strong academic interest in ACS, secondary risk modification, and has been involved in clinical trials to help advance understanding and advance treatments in these areas.
Education and Training
Columbia School of Medicine
University of Missouri
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1987
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Clinical Lipodology
Cardiovascular Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Faculty, Internal Medicine Program, Mercy Medical Center; St. Louis Chair of Annual Cardiovascular -
- Clinical Instructor ACES Program, Washington University School of Medicine -
- Immediate Past President, American Heart Association, Greater St. Louis Board of Directors -
Awards
- Midwest Health Initiative Physician Leadership Council
- 'Directors Award for Team Effort,' TCD Task Force from the Departtment of Health and Senior Sevices, 2008
- 'Achievement of Recognition of Quality Cardiovascular and/or Stroke Care,' American Heart Association, 2009 to 2012
- Math Honor Society Phi Mu Epsilon
- 'Best Doctors,' 2011, St. Louis Magazine
- International Association of Cardiologists-Recognized as on of the Top Cardiologists, St. Louis Region, 2010
- Arthur Holly Compton Research Semi-Finalist
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1987 to present
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