Marquis Who's Who Millennium Magazine

199 A Marquis Who's Who Magazine F or over four decades, Dr. Arthur B. Hodess has treated and prevented diseases of the heart and the blood vessels. Dr. Hoddess earned a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University in 1970 and a Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University in 1974, and soon after embarked on a career that would prove to be fruitful. To hone his medical skills, he began his career as an intern at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 and a year later started his residency in medicine. He remained at the institution, becoming a fellow in cardiology in 1977 and working his way to become an assistant instructor for the department of medicine. From 1979 until his departure in 1981, he served as a clinical associate for the department of medicine. After parting ways with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he made a home at Brandywine Hospital, serving as chairman of the department of medicine and president of Brandywine Valley Cardiovascular Associates. Currently he is an attending cardiologist, director of critical care, chief of cardiology and a member of the board of trustees. Aside from his professional career, Dr. Hodess has served in many capacities within his community. He has served as vice president of the Chestnut Hollow Homeowners Association and on its board of directors, as well as on the board of directors of Beth Israel Congregation. With the experience he has garnered throughout his career, he has been able to contribute articles to professional journals in the field. His greatest gratification comes from treating critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Dr. Hodess remains a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Angiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Cardiology. He is also a member of Brandywine Hospital, the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society. Arthur B. Hodess, MD Cardiologist Brandywine Hospital Thorndale, PA