Robert Hilkert MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
70 Canterbury Ln Belle Mead NJ, 08502About
Dr. Robert Hilkert is a cardiologist practicing in Belle Mead, NJ. Dr. Hilkert 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. Hilkert also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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