Cardiology
Peter Kowey, MD
Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Dr. Peter R. Kowey is a distinguished cardiologist specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and adult congenital heart disease, with a primary focus on cardiac rhythm disturbances including atrial fibrillation. He serves adult patients, particularly those with complex or treatment-refractory arrhythmias, as evidenced by his leadership in pivotal international clinical trials evaluating AFib management in patients with concomitant coronary or peripheral artery disease. As Emeritu
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine — M.D.
- Penn State University (Milton S. Hershey Medical Center) — Residency, Internal Medicine
- Harvard University School of Public Health / Peter Bent Brigham Hospital — Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine and Research
- West Roxbury VA Hospital / Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Emeritus Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Lankenau Hospital
- Former President, Main Line Health Heart Center
- William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
- Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Lankenau Medical Center
- Paoli Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice