Joel Marc Wolkowicz MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
52 Tom Miller Rd Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. Joel Wolkowicz is a cardiologist practicing in Plattsburgh, NY. Dr. Wolkowicz 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. Wolkowicz also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1984
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
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