Christopher D. Friend, MD (http://www.cvaoc.com ) Education Medical School: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) Internship: Waterbury Hospital Health Center (Waterbury, CT) Residency: Waterbury Hospital Health Center (Waterbury, CT) Fellowship: University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) Specialty Cardiology Practice Cardiovascular Associates of Charlottesville Clinical Interests General adult cardiology care. Management of coronary artery disease. Implantation and follow up of pacemakers and defibrillators (ICD). Congestive heart failure. Preventive cardiology with risk factor identification and treatment. Office offers full range of diagnostic services including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, stress testing and arrhythmia monitoring.