Louis W Kantaros MD FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1 Columbia St Suite 200 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Louis Kantaros is a cardiologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Kantaros 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. Kantaros also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1989
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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