Samuel J. Congello, DO
Cardiovascular Disease
Board-Certified: Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow: American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Internists, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Fellowship-Trained: University of West Virginia, Morgantown, WV
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Darby, PA
DO: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Member: American Osteopathic Association, Iowa Osteopathic Association, Iowa Medical Association, Cerro Gordo County Medical Society
Professor: Cardiology, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
“Both of my parents were physicians. They taught me that caring for patients is a privilege. Along with that privilege comes a responsibility to provide the best, most attentive and compassionate patient care. Patients put their lives in our hands. As a physician, I feel that the patient is my employer.”
“I love working in this field and helping people overcome heart problems and cardiovascular disease. I like to get to know my patients personally and be available whenever they need me. I believe in treating patients and their family members the way I want to be treated – with caring, kindness, compassion and respect.”
“I believe that every person who seeks my help deserves the best that cardiovascular medicine has to offer and the best that I personally have to offer. They deserve the best possible care and results.”
To schedule your personal, one-on-one time with Dr. Congello, please call Mason City Clinic at 641.494.5200 or use our online Request an Appointment form. We welcome patients from Albert Lea, Algona, Charles City, Iowa Falls, Mason City, New Hampton and neighboring locations.
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