Katherine J. Kunkel, MD
Interventional Cardiology

4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead
95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065 Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-605-2800Fax
404-720-0911
Dr. Kunkel earned her medical degree at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She then attended the Johns Hopkins Hospital where she completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She went on to complete fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Structural Interventions at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Complex, High-Risk Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Advanced Hemodynamic Care at Henry Ford Hospital. She has a Masters in Medical Education which she earned at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Echocardiography.
Dr. Kunkel specializes in coronary artery disease, stable ischemic heart disease, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Her special interests include spending time hiking with her rescue dog, exploring new food, as well as cooking and trying new restaurants.
Dr. Kunkel specializes in coronary artery disease, stable ischemic heart disease, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Her special interests include spending time hiking with her rescue dog, exploring new food, as well as cooking and trying new restaurants.
Provider Information
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Education
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Internship, 2014
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship, 2019
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Graduate School, 2020
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Medical Education, 2013
Henry Ford Hospital
Fellowship, 2021
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
221 ratings,
101 reviews
3/24/2025
Competent. Empathetic. Committed to my care and outcomes
3/24/2025
This was my first time meeting with her. I felt very comfortable, not only in her response, but with her recommendations!
3/20/2025
Doctor Kunkel always have me leaving her office confident that I,Äôve received the best treatment I could possibly receive
3/18/2025
She is an excellent doctor. She is attentive and answers questions. She has great ,Äúbedside manner,Äù.
3/4/2025
My husband and I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Kunkel. She was genuinely kind, caring and described my husband's stent procedure in detailed layman's term. She also showed us photos and videos of his delicate and prescise surgery, fascinating! She gave my husband a new life!!
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Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead
95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065 Atlanta, GA 30309