Heart specialists
Keith J. Kopec, MD, FACC
Practicing in Cedar Rapids since 1996
Degrees
- M.D., Northwestern University Medical School
- B.A., Princeton University
Training
- Internal Medicine Residency: The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University
- Cardiology Fellowship: The University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Board Certified In
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Awards / Accomplishments
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.)
- American College of Physicians
- Member, American Heart Association
- Member, Linn County, Iowa and American Medical Associations
- Author of several scientific articles.
Special Interest and Skill Areas in Cardiology
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
Personal Interests
Dr. Kopec and his wife, Nancy, enjoy spending time with their three children--Emily, Brian and John. Dr. Kopec also enjoys participating in both individual and team sporting events in his personal time.
"In health care, unknowns can cause the most concern to everyone involved. I work extensively with my patients and their families to explain the diagnosis and care plan so any concern is diminished. When that happens, we all move forward toward the patient's recovery."
