Cardiac CT
Pericoronary Fat Attenuation as a Vascular Inflammation Biomarker
Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
Precision Cardiology · Advanced Imaging
Leading the Future of Cardiac CT and Preventive Cardiology.
Dr. Shone Almeida, MD, FACC, FSCCT is a cardiologist, cardiac CT specialist, and academic physician focused on advanced cardiovascular imaging, plaque analysis, and prevention-driven heart care.
USF HealthHeart & Vascular InstituteDirector, Cardiac CTMedical Director, Cardiometabolic DiseaseFACCFSCCT
A Modern Cardiology Practice
Cardiovascular care at the intersection of imaging, innovation, and prevention.
Dr. Almeida's work focuses on detecting heart disease earlier and more intelligently — using advanced cardiac CT, quantitative plaque analysis, and cardiometabolic strategy to refine risk and personalize prevention. His practice is built on academic rigor, technological precision, and an unwavering focus on patient outcomes.
Signature Expertise
A complete spectrum of advanced cardiovascular imaging.
Cardiac CT
Sub-millimeter resolution imaging of coronary anatomy and cardiac structure.
Learn More
Coronary CTA
Non-invasive evaluation of coronary disease with definitive accuracy.
Learn More
Plaque Analysis
AI-enabled quantification of plaque burden, composition, and progression.
Learn More
FFR-CT
Functional assessment of stenoses without an invasive catheter.
Learn More
Cardiometabolic Prevention
Integrated risk reduction across lipids, metabolism, and vascular health.
Learn More
Complex PCI Planning
CT-guided strategy for CTO and complex revascularization.
Learn More
Cardiac MRI
Tissue characterization for cardiomyopathies and ischemic injury.
Learn More
Precision Prevention
Imaging-informed, individualized strategies to prevent events.
Learn More
Why Dr. Almeida
A different standard of cardiovascular insight.
The combination of advanced imaging, scientific perspective, and prevention-first thinking — applied to every patient encounter.
01
Advanced Plaque Analytics
Quantitative CT-derived assessment of total, calcified, and non-calcified plaque — moving beyond stenosis to true disease biology.
02
Prevention-First Philosophy
Detecting disease years before symptoms appear and intervening with precision lifestyle, lipid, and metabolic strategies.
03
Imaging-Informed Decisions
Translating advanced imaging into actionable clinical pathways for patients, referring physicians, and health systems.
04
Academic Rigor, Real-World Impact
Bridging peer-reviewed research and bedside cardiology to elevate the standard of cardiovascular care.
645+
Scholarly Citations
h-11
Google Scholar h-index
4×
Board-Certified (ABIM / CBCCT)
4.9★
275+ Patient Ratings
Clinical Services
Comprehensive cardiac imaging and preventive cardiology.
Coronary CT Angiography
First-line non-invasive imaging for chest pain evaluation and risk refinement.
Learn More
FFR-CT & AI Plaque Analytics
Functional and morphological insight from a single CT acquisition.
Learn More
Cardiometabolic Prevention
Comprehensive lipid, metabolic, and vascular optimization programs.
Learn More
Cardiac MRI
Advanced tissue characterization for cardiomyopathies and viability.
Learn More
Complex PCI / CTO Planning
CT-guided revascularization strategy for the most complex anatomies.
Learn More
Referring Clinician Support
Structured reports, rapid review, and actionable next-step guidance.
Learn More
Research & Innovation
Advancing the science of cardiovascular imaging.
Prevention
Coronary Artery Calcium and Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk Refinement
Cardiovascular Prevention
Disparities
Equity in Calcium Scan Utilization Across Diverse Populations
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
Media & Speaking
A trusted voice in modern cardiovascular medicine.
Featured speaker at national and international cardiology meetings — translating the latest in imaging, prevention, and precision risk stratification for clinical and lay audiences.
Speaking InquiryInternational Cardiac CT Symposium
The Future of Coronary CTA & Plaque Imaging
American College of Cardiology
Precision Prevention in Modern Cardiology
SCCT Annual Scientific Meeting
FFR-CT in Clinical Decision Making
For Referring Physicians
Built to support your clinical decision-making.
Dr. Almeida's program supports referrers with fast turnaround imaging insights, structured reports, advanced interpretation, and actionable recommendations for next-step care.
- Structured, decision-ready reporting
- Rapid coordinated image review
- Actionable next-step recommendations
- CT-guided revascularization planning
- Direct physician-to-physician access
Contact Dr. Almeida
Begin a conversation about precision cardiovascular care.
Patient appointments, physician referrals, academic collaboration, and speaking inquiries are welcome.