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Dr. Kent Van Why identified specializing in CardiologyCardiology
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms. , Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs., Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms. and Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Cardiovascular Disease.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Kent Van Why accepts the following plans for Humana at 1236 E Rusholme St:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Van Why is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Hammond Henry Hospital
600 N College Ave
Geneseo, IL

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Education

Dr. Van Why attended medical school at University of Iowa College of Medicine. Additional Cardiovascular Disease training was conducted at University Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at University Hospital of Cleveland.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Kent Van Why MD as:

• Kent J Van Why
• K Van Why

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