Dr. Terry King
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2022-03-11
Duration: 00:26:53
Subjects: King, Terry D. | PHYSICIANS | Heart surgeons
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- White, Avery Producer
- Crews, Keith Photographer
- King, Terry Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from March 11, 2022, features John Denison’s interview with Dr. Terry King. Dr. King, a resident of West Monroe, is a world-renowned pediatric cardiologist and the co-inventor of the King Mills Cardiac Umbrella device. He discusses: his childhood; his decision to become a cardiologist; the development of the King Mills Cardiac Umbrella device; the turning point in his career; how cardiology has changed; his cattle ranch; his water bottling business; his faith; and his next chapter.