Mario García Palmieri
Mario García Palmieri | |
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| Born | Mario Rubén García Palmieri August 2, 1927 |
| Died | September 16, 2014 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Medicine (M.D.) |
| Occupation | Cardiologist |
| Notes | |
García Palmieri is the first Hispanic to have the distinction of being designated a "Master" by the American College of Cardiology | |
Mario Rubén García Palmieri (August 2, 1927 – September 16, 2014) was a cardiologist and the first Hispanic to have the distinction of being designated a "Master" by the American College of Cardiology (MACC) in recognition of his contributions to the field of cardiology. Among the many societies to which he belonged are the Puerto Rican Society of Cardiology and the PR Medical Association.