Cardiologist
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
At a Glance
Cardiologist. Typical education: Ph.D. or professional degree. Experience: 3–4 years. Top skills: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Congenital Heart Defects.
Not available
Ph.D. or professional degree
3–4 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Cardiologists
Median Wage
N/A
Growth (2024-34)
+4.1%
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Congenital Heart Defects
Internal Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Health Risk Assessments
Informed Consent
Cardiac Stress Testing
Cardiovascular Disease
Pathology
Cardiac Catheterization
Coronary Artery Disease
Circulatory System
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Laboratory Techniques
Trauma Care
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertension
Therapeutic Procedures
Common Skills (10)
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Management
Presentations
Computer Literacy
Spanish Language
Interpersonal Communications
Communication
Team Oriented
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Certifications (1)
Board Certified/Board Eligible
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