Continental Who’s Who Executive Press Releases: Kenneth P. Dizon, DO, FACC - Cardiologist
Glendale, AZ-Dr. Kenneth Dizon is being recognized by
Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished
Physician for his contributions to the field of Cardiology.
Glendale, AZ-Dr. Kenneth Dizon is being recognized by
Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished
Physician for his contributions to the field of Cardiology.
Dr. Dizon earned a BS in biology from the University of
Nevada at Reno in 1990. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des
Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994 and completed his
internal medicine residency at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan. He
continued working there for four years as a hospitalist. He completed his
cardiology fellowship at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital, and then completed
his fellowship in heart failure and transplant at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Dizon is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
(FACC) and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine
by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). According to
Dr. Dizon, the AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to
qualified doctors of osteopathic medicine who specialize in the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults. He notes that cardiology is a
branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some
parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and
treatment of congenital heart defects coronary artery disease heart failure
valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Dr. Dizon explains that
cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with
diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular
system).
Dr. Dizon practices general cardiology in area hospitals,
and in the clinic. Phoenix Heart is the leading cardiology group in the greater
Phoenix area and has five offices conveniently located in Glendale, Goodyear,
Anthem, and Black Canyon City. The doctor notes that since its inception in
1981, the practice has set the gold standard for cardiological care in Arizona
and beyond. He provides echocardiography, stress tests, and ultrasonography. He
is known for being empathetic with his patients and spends the time to ensure they
understand all procedures.
Dr. Dizon is associated with American Osteopathic
Association; AMA; Michigan Osteopathic Association; Heart Failure Society of
America; American Society of Echocardiography; American College of Nuclear
Cardiology; and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Being a lover of animals, the doctor contributes regularly
to the ASPCA and local humane shelters. He would like to dedicate this honor to
his mentors, Christopher Doy, DO, Emmanuel Papasisakis, DO, and David O.
Taylor, MD.