Kara Kurtz (Kurtz) Urnes MD FACC

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Medical Director, Olympic Medical Heart Center

840 N 5th AveSte 1500Sequim, WA 98382
Phone+1 360-565-0999
Fax+1 360-582-2841

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Summary

Dr. Kara Kurtz Urnes is a cardiologist based in Sequim, WA, with subspecialties in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Non-Invasive Cardiology. She completed her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington after graduating from the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Urnes has an interest in valvular heart disease. She has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Inpatient and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

University of WashingtonFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2002 - 2005
University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1990

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

71 citations
Three-dimensional shape analysis of right ventricular remodeling in repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
Florence H. Sheehan, Shuping Ge, G. Wesley Vick, Kara Urnes, William S. Kerwin
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2008-01-01

Press Mentions

Olympic Medical Center Cardiology Team Adds Physician to StaffJuly 21st, 2021
Olympic Medical Physicians Adds Advanced Nurse Practitioner to Staff | Sequim GazetteMarch 27th, 2021
Luncheon Raises $80,000 for Heart Care EquipmentMarch 1st, 2020