Verified 2026 Physician Ranking
Top Cardiologists in North Carolina, 2026
Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026
How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every cardiology physician with active credentialing in North Carolina. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.
- #1CardiologyNorth Carolina, NC21+ years in practice
Joseph Desantola, MD, practices cardiology in North Carolina, NC. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.
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