
Paul Thomasson Frantz M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5048 Crossbow Cir Roanoke VA, 24018About
Dr. Paul Frantz is a cardiologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Frantz 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. Frantz also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Georgetown University School of Medicine 1971
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