Dr. Vishal Nigam M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
8001 Frost St Entrance 9 San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. Vishal Nigam is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nigam specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pain
Fellowships
- University of Texas At Southwestern
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