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Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Eastern Virginia Medical School (1999)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), lung issues, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and more.

6451 N Federal Highway Suite 800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

1-800-586-5022

Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and PETERSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

6451 N Federal Highway Suite 800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Some issues Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	756
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1366
hospital care	1052
inpatient care	1052
lab tests	191
minimally invasive procedures	23
nuclear scan	111
stress testing	246
ultrasound (sonogram)	485
vascular procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	69
Hispanic	171
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	461
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	256
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	12
cardiac procedures	599
cardioversion	14
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1601
hospital care	1442
inpatient care	1442
lab tests	186
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	104
stress testing	209
ultrasound (sonogram)	348
vascular procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	20
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	124
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	933
cardioversion	12
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1889
hospital care	861
inpatient care	861
lab tests	154
minimally invasive procedures	15
nuclear scan	177
stress testing	367
ultrasound (sonogram)	515
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	744
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1302
Black	46
Hispanic	168
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	212
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	607
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1896
hospital care	944
inpatient care	944
lab tests	67
minimally invasive procedures	21
nuclear scan	100
stress testing	206
ultrasound (sonogram)	377
vascular procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	18
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	122
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	917
cardioversion	17
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	2099
hospital care	1179
inpatient care	1179
minimally invasive procedures	35
nuclear scan	159
stress testing	339
ultrasound (sonogram)	540
vascular procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	20
Hispanic	115
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	139
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ablation	234
cardiac procedures	949
cardioversion	12
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	2305
emergency care	10
hospital care	1178
inpatient care	1178
minimally invasive procedures	273
nuclear scan	171
stress testing	359
ultrasound (sonogram)	816
vascular procedures	406

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	17
Hispanic	109
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	135
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

ablation	102
cardiac procedures	949
cardioversion	17
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	2185
hospital care	1243
inpatient care	1243
minimally invasive procedures	138
nuclear scan	162
stress testing	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	734
vascular procedures	290

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	17
Hispanic	101
Asian	13
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	126
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ablation	28
cardiac procedures	731
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1876
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	43
nuclear scan	96
stress testing	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	595
vascular procedures	117

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	22
Hispanic	82
Asian	12
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	101
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

ablation	58
ambulatory monitoring	27
cardiac procedures	1537
catheterization	44
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	3718
hospital care	946
inpatient care	946
minimally invasive procedures	102
nuclear scan	193
stress testing	403
ultrasound (sonogram)	1289
vascular procedures	308

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation	105
ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	891
cardioversion	14
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	2106
emergency care	10
hospital care	1004
inpatient care	1004
lab tests	149
minimally invasive procedures	79
nuclear scan	141
stress testing	299
ultrasound (sonogram)	636
vascular procedures	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	640
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	90
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	121
75 to 84	268
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	340

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1999. He completed residency at Virginia, Eastern Med School Norfolk. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1999)

Residency: Virginia, Eastern Med School Norfolk

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

PETERSON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-10-27

Great doctor. Met him in the hospital after having a heart attack. I have kept him as my cardiologist since then which happened in 2014.  Any concerns I have had he has addressed promptly. The PA in this office is good too, but is very quick with his visit. I'd prefer to see the doc. Gresham is very knowledgeable.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Kennedy Gresham, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,772 VenaSeal $803	ClosureFast $697	Pacemakers $52	Reveal LINQ $48	ClosureRFS $36	Other $135
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,652 XARELTO $1,650	$2
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$1,370 Asclera $21	$1,349
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$1,040 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $333	OPSUMIT $229	UPTRAVI $217	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $14	$248
Amgen Inc.	$1,017 Repatha $779	Corlanor $194	$44
Other	$8,710 BRILINTA $838	ENTRESTO $797	ELIQUIS $435	Pradaxa $394	PRALUENT $369	Other $5,876

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,292
Travel and Lodging	$2,098
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$114
Education	$59

Biography

Dr. John Gresham's medical specialty is adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart valve disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health System. Dr. Gresham is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School.