Matthew Sackett MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
2410 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Matthew Sackett is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Sackett performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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