President of Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants, Dr. Keith Newby grew up in Hampton Roads, received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Norfolk State University and earned his medical doctorate from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Newby completed an internship and residency at Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Clinical training in Cardiology with emphasis in invasive electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr Newby is married to Peggy and has three children. Dr. Newby enjoys playing the saxophone and trumpet. He loves to listen to jazz, classical and rhythm and blues. |
CURRENT POSITION |
07/01/1999 -Present |
Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist – President Present, Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants, Inc. |
07/26/2005- Present |
Newby Enterprises – President |
PREVIOUS POSITION |
07/01/1997 - 06/30/1999 |
Cardiologist / Electrophysiologist, Tidewater Heart Specialist |
CAREER GOAL |
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Academic Clinical Cardiologist with emphasis in Invasive Electrophysiology |
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS |
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Sentara Hospitals – Norfolk, VA (Norfolk General Hospital/ Leigh Hospital) |
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Bon Secours- Portsmouth, VA (Maryview Medical Center) |
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Bon Secours- Suffolk/Harbour View Center |
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS |
04/30/1997 – Present |
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Eastern Virginia Medical School |
11/01/1997–12/01/2002 |
Director, Electrophysiology Laboratory, Sentara Hampton General Hospital, Hampton, VA |
POST GRADUATE TRAINING |
07/01/1993 – 06/30/1997 |
Fellow - Duke University Medical Center: Durham, NC
Clinical training in Cardiology with emphasis in invasive Electrophysiology |
07/01/1991 – 06/30/1993 |
Residency - Emory University Medical School- Atlanta, GA
Internal Medicine |
07/01/1990 – 06/30/1991 |
Internship - Emory University School of Medicine: Atlanta, GA
Internal medicine |
EDUCATION |
08/1986 – 05/1990 |
Eastern Virginia Medical School: Norfolk, VA, MD – Medicine |
08/1981 – 05/1986 |
Norfolk State University: Norfolk, VA, B.S. - Biology, Minor in Music |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
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Fellow, American College of Cardiology 1999 |
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Capps Memorial Scholarship 1988 |
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Medical Merit Award - Outstanding Achievement in Academic and Clinical Medicine 1990 |
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Medical School Clinical Honors - Internal Medicine and Surgery |
BOARD CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE |
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American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 1996-2006 |
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ABIM in Cardiovascular disease 1997 |
ABIM in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 2000 |
Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners 1991 |
North Carolina Board of Medicine 1993 |
Virginia State Medical Board 1994 |
ACTIVITIES/COMMITTEES |
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Association of Governing Boards - 2006 of Universities and College |
Board of Visitors Committee - 2006 Eastern Virginia Medical School |
Cardiac Credentialing Committee Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
Governor’s Health Information - 2006, Technology Council |
Norfolk Academy of Medicine - 2006, President- Elect |
Towne Bank - 2006, Board of Directors |
Electrophysiology Sub-Committee, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
Cardiac Medicine Operations Committee, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
Cardiac Executive Leadership Committee, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital |
President, Norfolk Medical Society, Norfolk, VA 1998-2000 |
Cardiology Fellowship Selection Committee, Duke University Medical Center 1993 - 1996 |
Minority Affairs Committee, EVMS 1989-1990 |
Medical School Admissions, EVMS 1986-1990 |
Anatomy Instructor, EVMS Summer Work & Study Program 1987 |
Student National Medical Association President 1989-1990 |
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Norfolk State University 1982) |
MEMBERSHIPS |
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Medical Society of Virginia 2000- Present |
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American College of Cardiology 1997- Present |
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American College of Physicians |
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American Medical Association 2004- Present |
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American Society of Echocardiography 2003- Present |
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Norfolk Academy of Medicine, Inc. 2003- Present |
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Society for Vascular Ultrasound 2004- Present |
SPECIAL INTERESTS |
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Entertainment - Movies, Computers, Boating, Music - Saxophone, Trumpet, Jazz, Classical, Rhythm & Blues, Sports - Basketball, Football, Bowling |
BIBLIOGRAPHY - MANUSCRIPTS |
1. Newby KH, Thompson T, Stebbins A, Topol EJ, Califf RM, NataleA. Sustained Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients Receiving Thrombolytic Therapy, Incidence and Outcomes. Circulation. Dec 1998; 98 (23): 2567-2573 |
2. Newby KH, Pisano E, Green C, Krucoff M, Natale A. Incidence and Clinical Relevance of the Occurrence of Bundle Branch Block in Patients Treated with Thrombolytic Therapy. Circulation. Nov 1996; 94 (10): 2424-2428. |
3. Newby KH, Moredock L, Rembert J, Wharton JM, Natate A. Impact of the Defibrillator Can Size on Defibrillation Success with a Single Lead Unipolar System. American Heart Journal. Feb 1996; 131(2): 261-265. |
4. Newby KH, Zimmerman L, Wharton JM, Sorrentino R, Kent V, Kearney P, Brandon MJ, Natale A. Radiofrequency Ablation of Atrial Flutter and Atrial Tachycardia in Patients with Permanent Indwelling Catheters. PACE Nov 1996; 19 (11) I. 1612-1617. |
5. Natate A, Sra J, Axtell K, Akhtar M, Newby K, Kent V, Pacifico A. Undetected Ventricular Fibrillation in Transvenous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Prospective Comparison of Different Lead System - Device Combinations. Circulation. Jan 1996; Vol. 93, 1: 91-98 |
6. Natale A, Kearney M, Brandon M, Kent V, Wase A, Newby K, Pisano E, Geiger M. Safety of Nurse Administered Deep Sedation for Defibrillator Implantation in the Electrophysiology Laboratory. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. April 1996; Vol. 7, 4: 301-306. |
7. Natale A, Sra J, Krum D, Dhala A, Deshpande S, Jazayeri M, Newby K, Wase A, Axtell K, VanHout W, Akhtar M. Relative Efficacy of Different Tilts with Biphasic Defibrillation in Humans. PACE February 1996; Vol. 19, 2: 197-206. |
8. Tomassoni G, Newby KH, Kearney M, Brandon M, Barold H, Natale A. Testing Different Biphasic Waveforms and Capacitances: Effect on Atrial Defibrillation Threshold and Pain Perception. Journal of American College of Cardiology. September 1996; Vol. 28, 3: 695- |
BIBLIOGRAPHY - ABSTRACTS |
1. Newby KH, Geiger M, Stinnett S, Wildermann N, Pisano E, Natale A. Clinical Relevance and Outcome of AV Block in Patients Treated with Thrombolysis. PACE April 1996, Volume 19, No. 4, Part II. Page 602 #147 |
2. Barold H, Newby KH, Tomassoni G, Brandon M, Geiger M, Kearney M, Natale A. Transmitral Valve Flow and Conduction Times During Dual Chamber Pacing with Different AV Delays at a Fast Rate. PACE April 1996, Volume 19, No. 4, Part II. Page 641 #301. |
3. Newby KH, Barold H, Tomassoni G, Brandon MJ, Kearney M, Natale A. Dual Chamber Pacing with a Single Pass Multipolar Temporary Electrode Lead: Electrogram Amplitude and Pacing in the Atria from Free Floating Proximal Electrodes. PACE April 1996, Volume 19, No. 4, Part II. Page 719 # 615. |
4. Newby KH, Stebbins A, Natale A. The Incidence and Clinical Outcome of Patients with Sustained Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients receiving Thrombolysis. Circulation. October 1995; Vol. 92, 8: 2000, I 420. |
5. Newby KH, Pisano E, Green C, Krucoff M, Natale A. Serial Changes in QT Dispersion after Thrombolytic Therapy: Is There Any Useful Information? Circulation. October 1995; Vol. 92, 8: 3265, I 680. |
6. Geiger M, Newby KH, Natale A, et al. Impact of Defibrillator Implantation on the Outcome of Pregnancy . Circulation. October 1995; Vol. 92, 8: 3765, I 782. |
7. Tomassoni G, Kearney M, Brandon MJ, Geiger M, Barold H, Newby KH, Natale A. Effect of Capacitance on Transvenous Atrial Defibrillation in Patients. Circulation. October 1995; Vol. 92, 8: 2258, I 473. |
8. Natale A, Tomassoni G, Kearney M, Brandon MJ, Geiger M, Barold H, Newby KH. Catheter Ablation Approach on the Right Side Only for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Therapy. Circulation. October 1995; Vol. 92, 8: 1265, I 266. |
9. Natate A, Newby K, Sra J, Wharton JM, Akhtar M. Defibrillation Efficacy of Biphasic Pulses in Humans: Importance of Duration and Peak Voltage of the Negative Phase. PACE April 1995. Vol. 18; 4 pt. II: 821, 102. |
10. Natale A, Newby K, Wharton JM, Brandon MJ. Effects of AV Node Ablation and Pacemaker Implantation in Patients with Depressed Ejection Fraction and Chronic Atrial Fibrillation with Normal Ventricular Response. PACE April 1995. Vol. 18; 4 pt. II: 843, 192. |
11. Natale A, Sra J, Dhala A, Newby K, Akhtar M. Redetection of Ventricular Fibrillation after Subthreshold Shocks: Prospective Analysis with Standard Bipolar and Integrated Bipolar Sensing Systems. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Special Issue. February 1995 15A: 901-42 |
12. Natale A, Newby K, Moredock J, Rembert J, Wharton JM, Morris K. Reverse Polarity Bipbasic Defibrillation with Three Biphasic Waveforms Using a Unipolar Defibrillation System. Abstract. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Special Issue. February 1995. 278A: 767-3 |
