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FM Simmons Patterson Jr., MD, Cardiology, Pinehurst, NC

FM SimmonsSimmonsPattersonJr.MDFACP,FACC

Cardiology Pinehurst, NC

Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology

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  • Office

    Retired
    Pinehurst, NC 28374

Summary

  • FM Simmons Patterson Jr., MD is a cardiologist based in Pinehurst, NC, specializing in echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of North Carolina Hospitals after his medical education at George Washington University and residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Patterson has served as honorary staff and was previously president of the medical staff at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. His clinical expertise includes general cardiology, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, and adult congenital heart disease. He has received several honors, including leadership roles with the North Carolina medical board and academic distinctions from the University of Pennsylvania.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1976 - 1978
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1974 - 1976
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1973
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1971
  • UNC Chapel HILL
    UNC Chapel HILLBA, History, Phi beta kappa, 1963 - 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1971 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President North Carolina medical board, 1991
  • AOA U of Pennsylvania, 1970
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
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