Dr. Michael W. Gen

Name: Dr. Michael W. Gen
Specialty: Cardiology (Heart Failure & Transplantation, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology)
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, St. Agnes Medical Center
Locations: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1487623906

About the Doctor

Dr. Michael W. Gen is an experienced cardiologist practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with over 21 years in practice. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, completed internal medicine residencies at Albany Med Health System (1997–1999) and the University of Colorado (1999–2000), and pursued fellowships in cardiovascular disease (2000–2003) and interventional cardiology (2003–2004) at the University of Colorado and Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. Dr. Gen has a 4/5 patient rating from 190 reviews, with patients noting his ability to answer questions and provide clear instructions. He is an expert in seven conditions, including chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and pacemaker replacement. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans (Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Medicaid) and is affiliated with top‑ranked hospitals in Virginia and California.

• Graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine

• Residencies in Internal Medicine at Albany Med and University of Colorado

• Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology

• Over 21 years of clinical experience

• 4/5 patient rating (190 reviews)

• Expert in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, heart failure, pacemaker replacement

• Affiliated with multiple high‑performing hospitals

Education & Training

Medical School – St. George’s University School of Medicine
Residency – Albany Med Health System, Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, Internal Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• University of Colorado, Cardiovascular Disease 

• Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health, Interventional Cardiology

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart failure

• Cardiac arrhythmias (including pacemaker‑managed bradycardia)

• Valvular heart disease

• Peripheral artery disease

Medical Procedures Performed

• Coronary angiography and stenting (interventional cardiology)

• Pacemaker and ICD implantation, replacement, and revision

• Right and left heart catheterization

• Peripheral endovascular interventions

• Stress testing (exercise, nuclear, pharmacological)

• Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal)

• Cardioversion for arrhythmias

• Heart failure management (medical and device therapy)

Services Offered

Dr. Michael W. Gen provides comprehensive cardiology services, ranging from preventive care and risk factor management to advanced interventional and device‑based therapies. His practice emphasizes the evaluation and treatment of coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. He performs diagnostic cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty and stenting, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and peripheral vascular interventions. Dr. Gen also manages chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure with medication and lifestyle counseling. Patients appreciate his clear communication and responsiveness. He coordinates care with cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and primary care physicians.

• Outpatient cardiology consultations for chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, and leg swelling

• Management of coronary artery disease (medical therapy, angioplasty, stenting)

• Heart failure treatment (medications, device therapy, transplant referral)

• Pacemaker and ICD implantation, interrogation, and long‑term follow‑up

• Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography

• Peripheral vascular disease evaluation and endovascular treatment

• Nuclear cardiology and stress testing for ischemic heart disease

• Echocardiography (transthoracic and transesophageal)

• Preventive cardiology (hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes management)

• Inpatient consultative services at affiliated hospitals

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• CA State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 100 Constitution Dr, Ste 217, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 963-7729

Hospital Affiliations

• Chesapeake Regional Medical Center – Chesapeake, Virginia 

• Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, Virginia 

• Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center – Williamsburg, Virginia 

• St. Agnes Medical Center – Fresno, California