Dr. Tacy E Downing MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
34th & Civic Center Blvd; Suite 8nw90 Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Tacy Downing is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Downing specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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