Michael J Kegan M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
55 Medical Park Dr Suite 108 Franklin NC, 28734About
Dr. Michael Kegan is a cardiologist practicing in Franklin, NC. Dr. Kegan 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. Kegan also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ De Louis Pasteur, Uer Sci Med, Strasbourg (- Pr ) 1985
UFR de MÈdecine LariboisiËre-Saint-Louis 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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