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KENNETH MITCHELL KENT, MD, PhD
Kenneth Mitchell Kent, MD, PhD, of Potomac, MD, a prominent interventional cardiologist in the Washington, DC area since 1977, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born July 19, 1938 in Tifton, GA to the late Joe and Allene Kent, he graduated and received his degrees from Emory University. Beloved husband of 34 years of Carolyn Jane Ewels; devoted father of Mark Stephen Kent (wife, Carolyn Lex, MD), Laura Kent Gordon, Elizabeth Hartwell Kent, Christopher John Kent and Stephen Mitchell Kent; cherished grandfather of Katie, Maisie and Laura Grace. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mount Desert Isle Biological Laboratory (www.mdibl.org) or Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854. For full obituary and to view the family guest book, please see:www.PumphreyFuneralHome.com
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Peggy Major
February 17, 2021
Dr. Kent did stent placements on me in 1995. He did a wonderful job. He saved my life and I have been forever grateful. He was kind and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Lizzy Graham
June 16, 2020
I was saddened to hear of the death of your Kenneth Kent. I remember him fondly when he learned to play the piano and when he supported my parents and I with a vacation as well as support during our sad times in 2004.
Karen Hicks
June 1, 2020
Dear Carolyn and family:
My sincere condolences for the loss of Kenny. A superb interventional cardiologist and kind, gracious manhe is missed by all. We share in this loss.
When he came to FDA, I invited him to lunch to welcome him to his new job after leaving Washington Hospital Center. Over spicy Thai food, we had the most wonderful conversation about interventional cardiology. I will always remember this discussion. His spirit lives on in all of us.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Karen Hicks
Randy Bottner
May 21, 2020
Dear Carolyn and Kent Family - It goes without saying that no one had a more profound impact on my professional life than Kenny. He was a true pioneer, a great physician, a mentor without peer and a friend. Sheree and I send our condolences and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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May 19, 2020
I've known Kenny since 1961. He was a superb cardiac interventionalist, and an even better human being. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Barton J. Gershen, M.D., FACP, FACC
May 18, 2020
To Caroline and family,
We enjoyed knowing Kenny during your time in the Bridles!! He always had a smile on his face and was happy to answer all our medical questions , even when he was walking the dog. He was such an asset to the Washington medical community and he will be very much missed.
Fondly
Joanne (and Frank) Crantz
Frank Litvack
May 17, 2020
Dear Kent Family- Please accept my most sincere condolences on Kenny's passing. He was a pioneer and an innovator in his field as well as a great gentleman. Kenny and I collaborated on excimer laser and angioscopy around 30 years ago and I will never forget his friendship, generosity and wisdom. Sincerely, Frank Litvack MD
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