Richard Fortuna MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Richard Fortuna is a cardiologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Fortuna 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. Fortuna also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1980
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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