James A. Kong, MD, FACC
Background
Dr. Kong practices general and interventional cardiology, including coronary peripheral and venous intervention. In laymen’s terms, he treats general conditions affecting the heart, with a special emphasis on circulatory blockages of the heart and the arterial system. He performs angioplasty, stenting, and the minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins.
Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, his father was an engineer and his mother was a physician. He earned an undergraduate degree in engineering at Duke University, and then went on to medical school while staying at Duke. Dr. Kong came directly to Ohio Heart and Vascular Center in 2005, after his fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.
He and his wife have two children, a boy and a girl. He is a dog lover, and has a pound-rescue dog named Zeus. Dr. Kong enjoys exercising regularly with interests in general fitness and martial arts. He holds a black belt in karate and was a tae kwon do instructor in college. He also follows college basketball and also enjoys films.
Dr. Kong finds the most rewarding part of being a physician is seeing patients improve. “When patients come in after I have treated them and say, ‘I feel better,’ that’s the best thing that I can hear.”
Education
Undergraduate Degree:
Duke University School of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Medical Degree :
Duke University School of Medicine
Graduated with the highest academic honors
Internship & Residency:
Duke University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Durham, NC
Fellowship:
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Diseases
Interventional Cardiology
Subspecialties:
Coronary Artery Disease Intervention
Peripheral Vascular Disease Intervention
Vein Treatment- Arterial and Venous/Varicose Veins
Office Locations / Hospitals
Clinton Memorial Professional Bldg
630 West Main St.
Suite 300
Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: 937-382-2785
Margaret Mary Community Hospital – The Hansen Center
24 Six Pine Ranch Road
Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: 812-933-5110
Mt. Auburn
2123 Auburn Avenue
Suite 136
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: 513-206-1060
Clinton Memorial Hospital
The Christ Hospital