Antonio Caracta MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
491 Bard Ave Staten Island NY, 10310About
Dr. Antonio Caracta is a cardiologist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Caracta specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Caracta also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University 1963
Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine 1963
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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