HAYS — HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System welcomes Kent Gleed, MD to the DeBakey Heart Institute. Dr. Gleed has recently begun seeing patients in the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

Dr. Kent Gleed is an electrophysiologist who focuses on the heart’s rhythm, or electrical, system and on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm abnormalities. Electrophysiologists are qualified to perform special tests of your heart’s electrical system to diagnose and treat

abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmias. 

“We are very happy to add Dr. Gleed to our heart team.” said Jeffery Curtis, MD, Director of Cardiology Services. “Having an electrophysiologist on staff will allow us to expand the services we can provide at HaysMed including cardiac ablation for patients with atrial fibrillation conditions. Dr. Gleed will be a great asset to our heart program.”

Dr. Gleed completed medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and electrophysiology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Gleed is board certified in cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology.

“HayMed is committed to providing the people of western Kansas with a full range of heart services and maintaining a strong cardiology presence in the region.”  Curtis further added. “Our focus has always been to offer patients quality healthcare as close to home as possible.”

For more information or to request an appointment call 785-623-6544 or go to www.haysmed.com/cardiology