Gilbert L Kukielka, MD

Dr. Gilbert Kukielka is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for heart patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Costa Rica Medical School and completed his residency training at both the University of Costa Rica and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kukielka pursued advanced fellowship training at two prestigious institutions: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Division of Cardiology in Baltimore and the Christ Hospital-Lindner Center for Clinical Cardiovascular Research in Cincinnati. With 43 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, he provides care in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Kukielka practices at Cape Cardiology Group in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and maintains hospital privileges at Marietta Memorial Hospital. His expertise includes treating sleep disorders that affect heart health, such as sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs diagnostic procedures including CT …scans and chest imaging to evaluate cardiovascular conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive cardiac care.