Larry Altschul MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
540 Union Blvd West Islip NY, 11795About
Dr. Larry Altschul is a cardiologist practicing in West Islip, NY. Dr. Altschul 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. Altschul also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Education and Training
SUNY Buffalo
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1977
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1977
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Echocardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow, New York
Fellowships
- Nassau University Medical Center; East Meadow, New York
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love for the Work, Love of Medicine, Respect for People
Hobbies / Sports
- Art, Painting, Hiking, Biking
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Awesome doctor, glad I chose him
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