James Anthony Watts MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1585 3rd St Fort Polk LA, 71459About
Dr. James Watts is a cardiologist practicing in Fort Polk, LA. Dr. Watts 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. Watts also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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