Dr. Jason Finkelstein was born and raised in Long Island, New York and joined Advanced Heart Care in July 2007. Dr. Finkelstein is our full-time physician in the growing Decatur practice. Even from an early age, Dr. Finkelstein was interested in science and the human body. Now as a cardiologist he enjoys meeting new patients and trying to make their lives better. Each day brings new circumstances and new challenges but it’s Dr. Finkelstein’s favorite part about being a Doctor.
Dr. Finkelstein is married to his wife of 13 years Alice, and has three boys, Zachary, Dylan and Ashton.
Areas of Expertise and Professional Interests
- Nuclear cardiology
- Coronary and peripheral interventional cardiology
- Active as a sub-investigator for several research projects including the PLATO, ROCKT-AF, and EARLY ACS
Medical Education
- Medical School at St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
- Internal Medicine Residency at MCP/Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
- Cardiology Fellowship at Tulane University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA
- CT Angiography training at Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute, New Orleans, LA
- Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Licensure & Board Certifications
- Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
- Louisiana State Medical License
- Indiana State Medical License
- Texas State Medical License
- Oklahoma State Medical License
Hospital Appointments
- Heart Hospital Denton
- Wise Regional Healthcare System
Awards & Honors
- Pfizer Cardiology Fellows Scholarship Award Recipient to the AHA Scientific Sessions
- Iota Epsilon Alpha Medical Honor Society, St. George’s University School of Medicine
- Dean’s List at St. George University School of Medicine, 1995,1996,1997
- Golden Key National Honor Society, Binghamton University
Personal Interests
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Finkelstein enjoys traveling abroad, Broadway shows and playing tennis.