Type Of Business:
Medical Center
Expertise:
Dr. Zoiopoulos' expertise is in cardiology.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Hobbies/Sports:
Ballroom and Tango Dancing, Playing the Piano and the Violin, Snow Skiing, Sailing
Education Degrees:
Fellowship in Cardiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL (1994); Fellowship in Cardiology, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (1990); Residency in Internal Medicine, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (1989); Residency in Internal Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (1988); Internship in Internal Medicine, Bostsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI (1985); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisberg, WV (1984); Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (1980); Coursework, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
President, Student Section, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (1980); President, Freshman Medical Class, West Virginia School Osteopathic Medicine (1981); Eta Kappa Nu; Fellow, Women’s Initiative Subcommittee, American College of Cardiology; Fellow, American Heart Association, Inc.; American Medical Association; American College of Physicians; Fellow, American College of Cardiology; American Society of Echocardiography
Date of Distinction:
8/27/2009
Work History:
Associate Staff Member, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL (1994-2009); Associate Staff Member, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (1989-1991); Associate Staff Member, Suburban General Hospital, Bellevue, PA (1989-1991); Associate Staff Member, North Hills Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (1989-1991)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Zoiopoulos' concern about her patients' overall well-being and persistence in solving problems separate her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Zoiopoulos would like to be remembered by her peers as a professional, caring, compassionate, kind and persistent person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Dr. Zoiopoulos would like to solve problems pertaining to heart diseases.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Dr. Zoiopoulos would like to have lunch with her father, Don Yenko, who was well known for customizing race cars for drag racing.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to save people's lives as a cardiologist.
Charity:
Chairwoman, Cathedral Ball, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication and the inspiration she receives from her father.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her lifelong desire to become a doctor.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Zoiopoulos is a preceptor for medical students at Saint Anthony Medical Center. She was on the writing group of the 'BARI Trial' on coronary artery disease that was featured in the diabetic intervention versus medication issue in 2008. She is also the director of heart failure clinic at Rockford Cardiology Associates since 2009. Her father is Mr. Don Yenko, who built various sports cars for Chevrolet, the last one being the Camaro. She developed both her work ethic and moral structure through the mentorship of her father.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching, Conducting Research, Caring for Patients in Outpatient and Hospital Units, Treating Women with Cardiology Problems including Thyroid, Diabetes, Asthma and Compounding Heart Issues
Education Certifications:
Board Certification in Cardiology (2008); Board Certification in Internal Medicine (2005); Licensure, States of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois
Awards/Honors:
Cardiologist of the Year (2010); America's Top Cardiologist, Consumers' Research Council of America (2006, 2008); Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who in Medicine