Richard C. Padgett M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3311 River Bend Drive Suite 300 Springfield OR, 97477About
Dr. Richard Padgett is a cardiologist practicing in Springfield, OR. Dr. Padgett 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. Padgett also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1988
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1998
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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