Rick A. Henderson
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem North Carolina, 27157About
Rick A. Henderson, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Henderson has clinical interests in pacemakers, electrocardiography, advanced cardiac life support, and defibrillators. Among his many specialties lies electrophysiology; or the science behind the measurement of the heart's electrical activities. The invention of the wireless pacemaker is something Dr. Henderson installs on a regular basis for patients who live far away from the hospital and may not always be able to make the trip. When not performing these surgeries, Dr. Henderson can be found teaching medical students at Wake Forest who are learning about cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine.
Education and Training
East Carolina University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor- Wake Forest University -
Internships
- North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Fellowships
- Penn State University-Hershey Medical Center; Wake Forest University (Electrocardiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
Support from Professors and Colleagues and Patient Interaction
Hobbies / Sports
- Piloting Airplanes
Favorite professional publications
- Heart Rhythm Society Journal
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