Dr. Arthur AgatstonMD, FACC
Cardiology
at The Agatston Center for Preventive Medicine — Miami Beach, FL
About
Dr. Arthur Agatston is a preventive cardiologist and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology practicing in Miami Beach, Florida. In the early 1990s, he developed the Coronary Artery Calcium Score, now measured in Agatston Units and recognized as one of the most significant tools in preventive cardiology worldwide. The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography named its Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award in his honor.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Agatston has built a substantial presence as a researcher, professor, and author. He created and authored The South Beach Diet and later published The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet. His research spans coronary artery calcium density, GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity management, and cardiovascular risk prediction through the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. He hosts the Transforming Cardiac Care webinar series and has spoken at Low Carb Denver and on major media platforms including the Washington Post and the Jillian Michaels podcast. Dr. Agatston holds a connection to the Preventive Cardiovascular Fellowship at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. He is passionate about integrating imaging, advanced blood testing, and lifestyle medicine to help patients prevent and reverse heart disease.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Preventive Cardiovascular Fellowship, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Agatston right for?
Dr. Agatston is an excellent fit for patients who want proactive, data-driven cardiovascular care. Adults with elevated heart disease risk benefit most from his advanced imaging and diagnostics approach. Patients managing weight, metabolic health, or cardiovascular risk factors gain from his integrated lifestyle medicine program. He also serves patients who travel frequently, coordinating care and testing wherever they are located.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Agatston specializes in preventive cardiology and internal medicine. His clinical focus centers on early detection of heart disease, cardiovascular risk reduction, and integrated lifestyle medicine. He combines advanced imaging, blood testing, nutrition counseling, and sleep and stress management into personalized care programs.
Yes. Dr. Agatston developed the Coronary Artery Calcium Score in the early 1990s. Medical professionals worldwide now measure results in Agatston Units. The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography named its cardiovascular disease prevention award in his honor.
Dr. Agatston uses Coronary Calcium Scoring alongside Cleerly AI-based Cardiac CT to assess and monitor heart health. These tools help him identify cardiovascular risk with precision and build individualized care plans based on each patient's findings.
Dr. Agatston holds the FACC designation, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. This credential reflects his standing and expertise in cardiovascular medicine.
Dr. Agatston has researched coronary artery calcium density, GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity management, and cardiovascular risk prediction. He contributed to the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. He also hosts the Transforming Cardiac Care webinar series and has spoken at conferences including Low Carb Denver.
Dr. Agatston authored The South Beach Diet and later published The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet. Both books reflect his longstanding interest in nutrition and metabolic health as tools for cardiovascular risk reduction.
Yes. Dr. Agatston serves patients throughout the United States and worldwide. His practice coordinates testing and care wherever patients live or travel, making geography less of a barrier to receiving his care.
Dr. Agatston treats cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, high cholesterol, and metabolic disease. He also manages obesity, diabetes, and chronic conditions through an integrated preventive approach. His goal is to help patients prevent and reverse heart disease before it progresses.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026