"I enjoy explaining complex issues and making them simple for patients and the public to understand."

Dr. Barry Ramo delivers medical breakthroughs and miracles on Action 7 News -- everything from the latest treatments for diabetes to the best ways to lose weight.

In addition to his Action 7 News duties, Ramo is a staff cardiologist for the New Mexico Heart Institute, and holds medical professorships at the University of New Mexico and Duke University.

He earned degrees from the University of Colorado, the University of Chicago, and Duke University.

He also founded Project Heartstart, a Memorial Day effort to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to Albuquerque-area residents.

Dr. Ramo is married, with two adult children.

An Albuquerque resident since 1972, he devotes much of his spare time to the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra as a member of its board.

While Dr. Ramo can’t provide specific medical advice or services, he’s happy to steer you in the right direction.