Michael Luna, M.D. Interventional Cardiologist
Primary Appointment Location
Cardiology Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center
(Part of Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Areas of Expertise
- Adult Heart Care
- Interventional Cardiology
- Structural Heart Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Dr. Luna
Clinical Biography
Dr. Michael Luna is an interventional cardiologist and a specialist in advanced cardiac pathology spanning the spectrum of advanced coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, and congenital heart disease.
His wide-ranging training has allowed him to carve out a unique career that covers a vast array of advanced cardiac lesions. He comes to our center with extensive experience in treating complex coronary artery disease including chronic total occlusions where he can employ both antegrade and retrograde techniques. He has developed a comfort with use of all mechanical circulatory support systems including ECMO. He can treat patients with valvular heart disease in all four heart valve positions percutaneously, which can include transcatheter valve repairs, like MitraClip, or complete valve replacements. These are often in older patients with forms of acquired heart disease but can also include younger patients with forms of congenital heart disease. There are other procedures like left atrial appendage occlusion which he can perform without the need for general anesthesia. Electrosurgical techniques are the most advanced percutaneous interventional cardiology techniques currently available that can treat very complex heart disease without the need for traditional cardiac surgery. He has a growing experience with these techniques which he now brings to UAMS as well.
Dr. Luna's Academic Background
Academic Biography
He joined UAMS in January 2024 as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program. He also has an appointment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and will be an integral part of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program there.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he also completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and adult interventional cardiology. During his time there, he underwent additional focused training in adult congenital heart disease, after which he also completed a fellowship in pediatric interventional cardiology. He holds board certifications in cardiovascular diseases, interventional cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Texas Children's Hospital
Pediatric Interventional Cardiology - Fellowship
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Interventional Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease - Fellowship
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease and Congenital Heart Disease - Residency
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Internal Medicine - Internship
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Internal Medicine - Medical School
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Interventional Cardiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
Associations
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Luna
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Luna
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Luna's Areas of Expertise
Adult Heart Care
Trust your heart to the UAMS Health specialists, offering both surgical and minimally-invasive procedures to keep your heart in peak performance.
Interventional Cardiology (Part of Adult Heart Care)
UAMS Health's interventional cardiology specialists are the experts in diagnosing heart issues and clearing clogged arteries.
Structural Heart Care (Part of Adult Heart Care)
When the issue is a heart valve problem or a hole in the heart, this can be solved by our structural heart disease specialists.
Locations Where Dr. Luna Practices
Cardiology Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center (Part of Heart Center) , Primary Location
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic in El Dorado (Part of the Family Medical Center in El Dorado)
620 W. Grove St.
Grove Medical Complex
Suite 202
El Dorado, AR 71730
- Appointment Phone Number
- 870-639-9939
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic in Midtown (Part of the Women's Center)
6119 Midtown Ave.
Midtown Medical Park
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-526-1050
New and Returning Patients