Klaus Peter Rentrop

Klaus Peter Rentrop, MD, is a renowned cardiologist whose pioneering work has had a transformative impact on treating cardiovascular disease. In 2023, two significant milestones celebrated his enduring influence: the 45th anniversary of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a groundbreaking procedure he first performed in 1978, and the 30th anniversary of the American Society for Nuclear Cardiology, an organization he co-founded in 1993. These milestones reflect his far-reaching contributions to the practice and the evolution of cardiology. Originally from Cologne, Germany, Dr. Klaus P. Rentrop now lives in New York, where he continues to advance cardiovascular medicine. He studied at prestigious institutions in Germany and the United States, culminating in a Cardiology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in 1973. This experience laid the foundation for a career focused on innovation and improving heart disease treatments.