Mark A. Turco, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist
Mark A. Turco, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and member of Cardiovascular Consultants, PA. Dr. Turco treats complex coronary and peripheral arterial disease patients, and has experience in interventional therapies for the treatment of adult congenital abnormalities. He is the Director of the Center of Cardiac & Vascular Research at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Maryland and is President of the American Heart Association, Greater Washington Region. He has significant experience in clinical trial research with areas of interest including, acute coronary syndromes, interventional cardiology drugs and devices, and myocardial infarction. He has helped develop medical simulation course software for carotid intervention and complex coronary intervention, and is well published in the field of cardiovascular care. Dr. Turco works closely with the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions on guidelines, CMS policy, and other advocacy issues.
Dr. Turco is a Philadelphia native, who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree and Internal Medicine training at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. His Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology training were received at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Turco is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Turco is currently accepting “Ask the Expert” questions on interventional cardiology topics, including:
- Stents
- Chest Discomfort – Angina
- Heart Attacks
- Treatment of Heart Disease
- Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease
- Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease