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Dr. Saadeddine Dughman graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 2003 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA from 2005 to 2008. He then completed a fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at University of Iowa from 2008 to 2012.
Dr. Dughman has two offices in Kentucky where he specializes in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Vascular & Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Learn more.
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Specialties
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Cardiology
Dr. Dughman, a cardiologist in Edgewood, is trained to provide comprehensive care for your heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Dughman may see patients for indicators like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, to name a few. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and cared for by a cardiologist may include congenital heart defects, angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, rheumatic heart disease, heart aneurysms and coronary artery disease, among others.
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Interventional Cardiology
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Dughman provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Dughman may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
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Internal Medicine
As an internist in Edgewood, KY, Dr. Saadeddine Dughman serves as a primary care provider for adults. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Dughman may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Vascular & interventional radiologists are trained to perform a wide variety of minimally-invasive, highly specific treatment techniques to treat a broad range of conditions. Typically, Dr. Dughman will offer treatments that utilize instruments such as catheters, which are fed through the patient's blood vessels or other less-invasive paths to treat conditions or disorders without resorting to surgery.
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Nuclear Medicine
As a nuclear medicine specialist, Dr. Dughman utilizes painless, minimally-invasive procedures and medical imaging modalities to diagnose and treat disease and illness. For example, Dr. Dughman may employ diagnostic techniques such as nuclear imaging. More specifically, the procedure involves the injection of nuclear isotopes into the body that can be tracked by the low levels of radiation that are emitted.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2005 - 2008
Fellowship
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University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA
Fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology • 2008 - 2012
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Florence
- St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English