Stephen Kam-cheung Kwan M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
711 W College St 200 Los Angeles CA, 90012About
Dr. Stephen Kwan is a cardiologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kwan 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. Kwan also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1987
National Defense Med Center
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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