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Dr. Klemis has a widespread background in internal medicine and cardiology. He pursued additional training in vascular medicine and learned innovative, less invasive treatments for vascular disease at the prestigious Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute of New York, one of the busiest centers in the world for vascular disease and the leading center for carotid artery stenting in the US. He worked alongside pioneers in the field of vascular intervention and became the first Mid-South physician to become board certified in both vascular medicine and endovascular intervention, as recognized by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He recognizes the systemic nature of vascular disease and believes a comprehensive evaluation should include attention to all areas affected by vascular disease, not simply the heart. He is currently helping to develop innovative protocols to determine the etiology of stroke and that would help reduce the risk of future therapies. Above all, he values skilled and compassionate care and feels each patient should be treated as if they were a family member. "I was drawn to Memphis after looking at a map and seeing that it was the epicenter of stroke and vascular disease in the United States. I feel that with collaboration among area physicians, we can work together to recognize, prevent, and treat vascular disorders." Dr. Klemis has an extensive list of interests within the field of cardiology.
Board Certifications
- ABIM, Cardiovascular Diseases
- ABIM, Interventional Cardiology
- American Board of Vascular Medicine, Vascular Medicine
- American Board of Vascular Medicine, Endovascular Intervention
Education
- Medical College of Georgia, M.D., 1997
- Georgia Tech, B.S. in Applied Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1993
Residencies
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Internal Medicine, 2000-2001
Fellowships
- Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute of New York, Interventional Fellowship, Coronary/Peripheral Interventional Cardiology, 2004-2005
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, 2003-2004