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Joshua Shigeru Yamamoto M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20016About
Dr. Joshua Yamamoto is a cardiologist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Practice At 5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 515
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 515 -Chevy Chase, MD 20815Get Direction
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