Antonio Sotolongo Fernandez, MD
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Specialty: Cardiology-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Biography: Antonio Sotolongo Fernandez, MD
Expertise
Certifications & Memberships
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology - UH Cleveland Medical Center (2017 - 2019)
Fellowship | Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease - University Of Puerto Rico Medical Center (2014 - 2017)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Of Puerto Rico Medical Center (2011 - 2014)
Medical Education
University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
Yale University (2007)
About
Antonio Sotolongo Fernandez, MD, is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Sotolongo is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University before earning his medical degree with highest honors from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. His postdoctoral training included an internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Center. After, he completed a second fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Dr. Sotolongo has special clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation. He has authored publications and presented at professional conferences on related topics in this field. He is also an active member of distinguished national organizations including the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Sotolongo is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish languages.
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Antonio Sotolongo Fernandez did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.