Chad A Hoyt, MD

As a cardiologist, Chad A. Hoyt, MD, specializes in managing care for patients with heart disease. He has a special interest in advanced cardiovascular imaging.

An expert in physician leadership, teaching, and growing new programs, Dr. Hoyt serves as executive director for clinical growth and outreach at UVA Health. In this role, he will cultivate opportunities to expand the UVA Health network throughout Virginia.

Growing up in a large family in Maryland, Dr. Hoyt paid for his education by working in sales during his last two years of high school and throughout college. Though challenging at times to juggle so many responsibilities, the job helped him learn to connect with others and taught him about “adversity, commitment, and being a team player.” Realizing that he loved working with people and building relationships, the experience prepared him for a career in medicine.

“I love the combination of developing personal relationships with patients, problem-solving, and the changing nature of the medical field,” Dr. Hoyt says. “The variety that a career in cardiology provides is very fulfilling. I believe in servant leadership, so patient care is a great way for me to exemplify that.”

A graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Hoyt completed an internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University. He also completed a cardiovascular MRI fellowship at The National Heart and Lung Institute in London, England.

Prior to joining UVA Health, Dr. Hoyt served for a decade as the executive chair for the Centra Heart and Vascular Institute, one of the largest cardiovascular centers in Virginia.

Passionate about medical missions, Dr. Hoyt founded Healing Hearts Vietnam, a non-profit focused on training cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Vietnam. The organization, which also provides support for impoverished children and adults in Vietnam, has paid for life-saving heart procedures and surgeries for more than 500 children and adults.

For Dr. Hoyt, providing the best care possible means treating patients like family. “My patients become my friends,” Dr. Hoyt says. “I make every effort to get to know many of their personal details, and take the time needed to chat with them. I try to focus on more than just their physical needs.”

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Age Groups Seen

Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)

Primary Education

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Fellowships

Emory University Hospital, National Heart & Lung Institute, Royal Brompton Hospital

Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

Appointment

Executive Director - Clinical Growth and Outreach