Percy J Colon MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Suite 510 Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. Percy Colon is a cardiologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Colon 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. Colon also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1990
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