Richard Carroll MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
460 Quail Ridge Dr Westmont IL, 60559About
Dr. Richard Carroll is a cardiologist practicing in Westmont, IL. Dr. Carroll 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. Carroll also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1985
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Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Vascular Disease
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