Douglas M Burtt M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
208 Collyer St Providence RI, 02904About
Dr. Douglas Burtt is a cardiologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Burtt 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. Burtt also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1980
New York University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- "Intimate" double balloon coronary angioplasty with a single Y connector.
- Intravenous streptokinase in an infant with Kawasaki's disease complicated by acute myocardial infarction.
- Ventricular fibrillation in a tetraplegic patient who had a therapeutic level of a tricyclic antidepressant. Case report.
- Revascularization procedures in the treatment of single-vessel coronary disease.
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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