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This more focused approach to cardiology was instilled in Dr.
Metzger early in his medical training. He attended Sackler School
of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel where medicine is approached
differently than in the U.S.
“In a socialized medical system like in Israel, physicians are unable
to order a barrage of diagnostic tests for one simple complaint
the way much of medicine is often practiced here. The doctors
taught us that if you want to know what a patient has you can just
ask them, and they’ll tell you. Therefore, the true art of being a
good physician is in a careful medical history with good detailed
questions and attentive listening to the answers.”
Dr. Metzger is Board-Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular
Diseases and Internal Medicine. His training includes
an Internal Medicine Residency at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital in Philadelphia, a Cardiology Fellowship at University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center and an Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA.
As a Cardiovascular specialist he sees a wide variety of pathology.
This includes patients with heart disease such as Coronary Artery
Disease, angina, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol,
cardiac arrhythmias and palpitations from conditions like
atrial fibrillation, management of patients with devices like pacemakers
and defibrillators, as well as long term management of patients
who have had heart attacks and open-heart surgery. Many of
these patients complain of issues like chest pain, shortness of breath,
lightheadedness or dizziness, palpitations or rapid heartbeats.
“I enjoy a balanced practice with my time split between office
based consultations where the non-invasive diagnostic testing is
completed in our state-of-the-art practice in Delray Beach, while the
remainder of my work week is spent in the hospital setting seeing
inpatients and performing minimally invasive catheter based procedures
including angiograms, angioplasty and coronary stenting.”
Dr. Metzger was one of the first physicians to fully commit
his cardiac procedures to be done from a TransRadial approach
(catheterizations done from the wrist, rather than the groin). This
is known to lead to fewer complications with more patient comfort
and convenience.
Furthermore, Dr. Metzger has completed additional training to
treat vascular diseases including Peripheral Arterial Disease and
Chronic Venous Insufficiency. “These patients will often have pain
of their legs either with walking or at rest, as well as swollen legs,
discolored legs, or issues of poor wound healing. These conditions
can be treated with conservative noninvasive measures, as
well as minimally invasive catheter based therapies, either in the
office or at the hospital.”
Dr. Metzger was one of the first in the community to use a new
FDA approved treatment for vein disease called Venaseal. Venaseal
is a breakthrough in venous treatments. “The treatments can now
be done painlessly without needles, and without a need for compression
stockings to be worn afterwards. Historically, these were
2 major drawbacks of traditional vein treatments using radiofrequency
ablation (or burning the vein),” he said.
The CEO of South Palm Cardiovascular Associates, William Dalton,
has this to say about Dr. Metzger. “He is one of the most accessible
interventional cardiologists at South Palm Cardiovascular
Associates. We offer the highest quality cardiac healthcare, ease of
accessibility, friendly staff and we offer walk-in appointments,” said
Dalton, who has an extensive medical background himself.
Because of the nature of heart health – and its immediate call to action
– there is always someone on call in the practice. “We take calls
all hours of the day or night. The biggest issue with heart disease
is awareness. If symptoms are ignored at home or misinterpreted it
could be fatal. We are always there for our patients,” said Dr. Metzger.
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates is extremely dedicated to
thoroughly examining patients, making accurate diagnosis and executing
effective treatment plans. They also value the doctor-patient
relationship. “I find the time to talk to (and listen to) my patients
about their non-medical issues too, because patients are people.
Forming a relationship and connection with a doctor who is real,
listens and really cares about the patients is critical to receiving effective
care from a compassionate provider.”
Dr. Metzger lives in West Boynton Beach. He enjoys time spent with
his family, bike riding, traveling, as well as photography. As a former
college lacrosse player, he is also very involved in children’s athletic
endeavors committing a lot of time to coaching youth lacrosse.
Call Dr. Metzger and experience exemplary cardiovascular care.
South Palm Cardiovascular Associates
13550 Jog Road - Suite 204
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Tel 561-515-0080
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