St. Luke's Cardiology Associates A is a private cardiology practice with two cardiologists (all F.A.C.C.) and a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner committed to the highest level of excellence both in medical care and patient services. Since 1976, the physicians and staff have been meeting the needs of patients throughout North Florida and South Georgia, with a diversified patient population of over 10,000. We are currently affiliated with three area hospitals, in both university and community settings.
We have completed over 70 clinical drug trials since 1999. Our research philosophy is based on a commitment to our patients to provide them with comprehensive quality care, the latest treatment alternatives, and assist with their financial burden for health care.
In the last ten years we have been involved in Phase II, III and IV pharmaceutical trials. We have always used a Central IRB, and have a good reputation in the Research community for producing clean data. Our studies have been in the following therapeutic areas:
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We have conducted clinical trials with the following sponsors:
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Julius Dean, MD, FACC
Clinical and invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and
cardiovascular research.
Peter D. Kuhlman, MD, FACC
Clinical, invasive, and interventional cardiology,
echocardiography, and cardiovascular research.
We have six full-time Research staff with extensive medical and clinical research experience. All employees have had training in HIPAA privacy policies and compliance, and everyone is IATA certified. Three out of four coordinators have obtained CRC certification and the fourth is working toward certification. Staff includes a full time Regulatory Affairs Coordinator and a Research Assistant, both with 18 years experience in Health Care.
The population in Jacksonville exceeds 1,000,000. The age distribution is approximately 30% under age 18, 60% between 18-64, and 10% 65 and older. Our practice patient population is diversified with over 12,000 patients.
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
St. Luke's Cardiology Associates A's main office is easily accessible and adjacent to a major medical center.
The cardiovascular services available at our main office are:
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Echocardiography/Stress Echo
- Carotid Doppler
- Holter and Cardiac Event Monitoring
- Lipid Management
- Anti-coagulation Clinic
- Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
Our physicians also provide the following services at area hospitals:
- Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echo
- Coronary Interventions including:
- Angioplasty
- Stent Placement
- Atherectomy
- Directional Angioplasty
- Rotoblater
- Brachytherapy
Melody Thompson RN, BSN, CCRC
Director of Clinical Research
St. Luke's Cardiology Associates A
6867 Southpoint Dr. N. Suite 111
Jacksonville, FL 32216
USA
904-296-8742 x 236
904-296-0279 (fax)
melodyt@heartcarejax.com