Dr. Stephen CulpMD, FACC, FSCAI
Internal Medicine
at Culp-Henson Concierge Cardiology and Internal Medicine — Sarasota, FL
About
Stephen C. Culp, MD, FACC, FSCAI earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Yale University, where he received the Berkeley College Master's Prize at graduation. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, then completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, where peers selected him as Assistant Chief Medical Resident. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Duke as well, then joined Duke's full-time faculty in the Private Diagnostic Clinic as Assistant Professor of Medicine from 1992 to 1995.
Dr. Culp holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He has practiced in Sarasota since 1995, currently maintaining hospital affiliation at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He serves as Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center and previously held an honorary professorship in the Department of Cardiology at Beijing Hospital in 1994. His peers have named him a Castle Connolly Top Doctor every year since 2004. Dr. Culp has served as principal investigator in multiple clinical trials and has spoken and proctored internationally across Japan, China, Korea, South Africa, and Thailand.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut — B.S. Biology, Berkeley College Master's Prize
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont — M.D.
Residency
Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina (Assistant Chief Medical Resident)
Fellowship
Interventional Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
Additional Training
Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center (1995-present); Professor (Hon.) Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China (1994)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Culp right for?
Dr. Culp is a strong fit for adults managing complex cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease and chronic heart disease. Patients who want a physician with deep interventional and preventive cardiology expertise will find his background well-suited to their needs. His training at Duke and decades of Sarasota practice make him particularly effective for patients navigating multi-layered cardiac and internal medicine concerns. Those who value direct physician access and coordinated specialty care benefit most from his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Culp treats cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, and a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. His training spans both general and interventional cardiology, and he manages everything from preventive cardiology to complex cardiac cases.
Yes. Dr. Culp holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Culp completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University and earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, where he was selected as Assistant Chief Medical Resident.
Dr. Culp has practiced in Sarasota since 1995. He has held affiliations with several Sarasota practices over the years and currently sees patients at Culp-Henson Concierge Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Culp has earned the Castle Connolly Top Doctors designation every year since 2004, a recognition his peers award through a rigorous nomination and vetting process. Physicians cannot pay for this designation.
Dr. Culp serves as Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, a position he has held since 1995. He previously held an honorary professorship in the Department of Cardiology at Beijing Hospital in 1994.
Dr. Culp performs a full range of on-site diagnostic cardiology services at no additional charge. These include treadmill stress testing, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound imaging, Holter monitors, pacemaker and AICD monitoring, and Coumadin regulation.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026