Dr. Kenneth HensonMD, FACC
Internal Medicine
at Culp-Henson Concierge Cardiology and Internal Medicine — Sarasota, FL
About
Kenneth D. Henson, MD, FACC grew up with medicine in his family. His father practiced as a small-town family doctor, and as a teenager Dr. Henson worked in that practice after school and accompanied his father on late-night house calls. S. in Zoology from Mississippi State University as both a Dean's Scholar and President's Scholar, then completed his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. After his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he worked full-time as an emergency department physician before beginning cardiology training. He completed his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida Health Science Center as Chief Cardiology Fellow, then trained in Interventional Cardiology at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, then one of the busiest cardiac programs in the world. There he helped develop and test coronary stents, lasers, atherectomy devices, and new pharmacologic treatments.
Dr. Henson holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He has practiced in Sarasota since 1995 and previously served as Chief of Cardiology at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He later shifted his clinical focus from interventional procedures to preventive cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. Castle Connolly has recognized him as a Top Doctor for several years.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Mississippi State University — B.S. Zoology, Dean's Scholar, President's Scholar (1975-1980)
Medical School
University of Mississippi School of Medicine — Doctor of Medicine (1980-1984)
Residency
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center (1984-1987)
Fellowship
Cardiology Fellowship, University of Florida Health Science Center, Chief Cardiology Fellow (1989-1992); Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center (1992-1994)
Additional Training
Registered Physician for Vascular Interpretation (RPVI); Certification in Travel Health; Founding Physician/Scientist Member of Society of Cardiovascular Computerized Tomography
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Henson right for?
Dr. Henson is well-suited for patients who carry both cardiovascular and general internal medicine concerns and want one physician coordinating all of it. His background in interventional and preventive cardiology makes him effective for patients managing coronary artery disease, complex cardiac histories, or multiple chronic conditions. Patients who appreciate a physician with deep community roots and a relationship-driven style will find his approach a natural fit. He also sees patients with acute illnesses and urgent care needs through the practice's around-the-clock access model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Henson specializes in cardiology, preventive cardiology, and internal medicine. He shifted his focus from interventional procedures to preventive cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging, and he manages a wide range of chronic and acute medical conditions alongside cardiovascular care.
Yes. Dr. Henson holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and in Internal Medicine. He also holds additional credentials as a Registered Physician for Vascular Interpretation, a Founding Physician and Scientist Member of the Society of Cardiovascular Computerized Tomography, and certification in Travel Health.
Dr. Henson completed his medical degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He trained in cardiology at the University of Florida Health Science Center as Chief Cardiology Fellow, then completed an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Henson wanted to create a practice modeled on the personal, relationship-based care his father delivered as a small-town family doctor. He combined that philosophy with modern diagnostic technology and launched the concierge practice in 2014 to give patients a single trusted physician coordinating all their care.
Yes. Castle Connolly has designated Dr. Henson a Top Doctor for several years. This honor results from peer nominations and a rigorous vetting process; physicians cannot pay for it.
Dr. Henson served as Chief of Cardiology at Sarasota Memorial Hospital from 1998 to 1999 and has practiced cardiology in Sarasota since 1995. He also served as a Clinical Proctor for stent training with Johnson and Johnson from 1994 to 1998.
Yes. Dr. Henson manages both cardiovascular and internal medicine needs for his patients. He coordinates specialty referrals, both local and out-of-state, as well as outpatient diagnostic studies, so patients have one physician overseeing the full picture of their health.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026