History of Cardiology in Calgary
Calgary has a long history of excellence in cardiac care. The legacy began in the 1930s with the arrival of Calgary’s first cardiac specialist, Dr. Dr. E.P Scarlett. His mentee George E. Miller left Calgary to pursue specialization in what was then known as chest surgery. Miller returned in 1956 with skills in vascular and thoracic surgery. Dr. Miller, along with Dr. John Morgan, an internal medicine specialist, formed the first cardiac group in Calgary. Situated at the Holy Cross Hospital, the group laid the groundwork for cardiac care in Calgary, with such accomplishments as establishing Alberta’s first cardiac catherization lab, the first coronary angioplasty, and the first open heart surgery in Calgary.