C. Michael Valentine MD, FACC

C. Michael Valentine, MD, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist at Centra Health in Lynchburg, VA. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he was named the outstanding senior, as well as the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his medicine and cardiology training at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Valentine has served the College in many roles, including ACC Treasurer and Secretary, as well as chair of the ACC Board of Governors, and governor of ACC’s Virginia Chapter.

He was co-chair of the ACC Advocacy Committee and served on the task force to develop the Cardiac Cath Lab Quality Tool Kit. He chaired the ACC Medical Directors Institute, promoting collaboration between payers and physicians and developing the concept of appropriate use. He has served as co-chair of the College’s annual Cardiovascular Summit for many years and will continue as ACC Vice President for the 2017-2018 term. He is married to Shannon Valentine, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and has three college-aged children.