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Dr. Gerardo Kalife

Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
37 years of experience
Mercy Regional Medical Center 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4311

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Kalife completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Texas Heart Institute where he served as chief cardiology fellow. Subsequently he did his training in international cardiology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He initially practiced in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas and eventually returned to Houston where he practices now. He has been involved through the years in the teaching of students, residents and fellows and has received several awards in recognition to the development of the residents and students. His clinical interests are in coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients and in patients with chronic kidney disease. He is also interested in the association of coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus in the Hispanic population.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Baylor College Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina - 1989

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara - 1988

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Centura Health Physician Group
1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO 81301

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Pericarditis
Cardiomyopathy
Angina Pectoris
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Aortic Valvular Disease
Heart Failure
Hypertension (HTN)
Ischemic Heart Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Conduction Disorders
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Mitral Valvular Disease
Endocarditis
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Stress Test
Angioplasty
Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Physicians Mutual
Medicaid
Aetna
Medicare
Priority Health
Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
Molina Healthcare
AmeriGroup

Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 12
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 20
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 23
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 20
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 21
Rehabilitation 21
Obsterics & Gynecology 5
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 18