Thomas Hilton, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Physician Profile
Thomas Hilton, MD, has practiced cardiology in the beaches community for more than 20 years. He has extensive experience in clinical cardiovascular research and currently serves as Director of the Jacksonville Heart Center Research Division. He specializes in:
Heart Disease Prevention
Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing
High Blood Pressure
Research Medicine
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease
Specialties:
Cardiologist
An Internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses 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 the 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, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Arts
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
1972 - 1977
Doctor of Medicine
Georgetown University, Washington DC
1977 - 1981
Doctor of Medicine
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
1977 - 1981
Residency
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
1981 - 1984
Fellowship
St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
1988 - 1991
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center South
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Heart Specialists
From the Doctor:
I love practicing clinical cardiology. It allows me to develop rich and lasting relationships with my patients and their families. Combining clinical medicine with research gives me the satisfaction of caring not only for my patients but also allowing me to participate in the development of therapies for future generations.
I have many volunteer interests. Locally, I donate time to Mission House and the Sulzbacher Clinic at the Beach. I also serve as the President of the Board of CardioStart International, an organization that brings international relief and cardiovascular surgery to underdeveloped countries.
I have served as the Director of Research for Jacksonville Heart Center, Chairman of the Department of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Baptist Beaches Hospital. I have more than 30 scientific publications and have participated in more than 100 clinical trials. I have three grown children and a wonderful wife.