Gerald G Blackwell MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2050 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Gerald Blackwell is a cardiologist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Blackwell 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. Blackwell also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv 1983
Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University 1983
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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