
Steven H. Kunkes M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1305 Post Rd Fairfield CT, 06824About
Dr. Steven Kunkes is a cardiologist practicing in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Kunkes 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. Kunkes also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1973
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1979
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 2004
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Problems, Cholesterol Management (lipid Disorders) And More
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
- Fellow FELLOW AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- Fellow FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/ COUNCIL ON CLINCAL CARDIOLOGY
- Member FOUNDING MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY
- Member MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
- President PAST PRESIDENT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- Board of Directors SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Practice At 1305 Post Rd
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