Samantha Myears, MD

Samantha “Sam” Myears, MD, is a cardiologist at Heart & Vascular Downtown Clinic in Billings, committed to helping patients protect and optimize their heart health through prevention, education, and personalized care. Her clinical interests include preventive cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, with a focus on identifying risk factors and detecting heart disease early, when intervention can have the greatest impact.

Dr. Myears is particularly drawn to cases where early detection and thoughtful prevention can change a patient's life trajectory. She finds it rewarding to evaluate patients with subtle symptoms, family histories, or cardiovascular risk factors and to work alongside them to reduce risk before disease becomes advanced or life-limiting. She also enjoys helping patients navigate complex diagnostic findings, using imaging and other tools to better understand cardiovascular health and to guide individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Myears' approach centers on compassionate, patient-centered care. She believes education is one of the most powerful tools in medicine and strives to ensure that every patient understands their diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment options. Her goal is for patients to feel informed, empowered, and confident in managing their heart health.

Dr. Myears values shared decision-making and views the physician-patient relationship as a true partnership. She takes the time to listen to her patients' concerns, provide clear information and evidence-based recommendations, and develop treatment strategies aligned with each person's goals and values. By working together, she believes patients are better equipped to achieve lasting improvements in cardiovascular health and overall well-being.

Ultimately, Dr. Myears' mission is to help patients maximize both the number of years and the quality of life they enjoy. Whether she is helping someone prevent future heart disease, interpreting advanced cardiac imaging, or managing existing cardiovascular conditions, she is dedicated to providing thoughtful, individualized care focused on long-term health.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Myears enjoys reading and listening to audiobooks, especially on long walks. She also loves cooking, skiing, traveling, and exploring new experiences with family and friends.