Dr. Joseph Thomas Poterucha D.O.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
982055 Nebraska Medical Center Unmc Internal Medici Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Joseph Poterucha is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Poterucha specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
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University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
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