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Ralph M. Kunkel MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
2614 CLOVER ST KLAMATH FALLS OR, 97601About
Dr. Ralph Kunkel is a cardiologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Kunkel 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. Kunkel also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- GOOD SAMARITAN HSP, PHOENIX, AZ 1981
Ralph M. Kunkel MD's Practice location
Practice At 910 W 5th Ave Suite 1000
910 W 5th Ave Suite 1000 -Spokane, WA 99204Get Direction
Practice At 122 West 7th Avenue Suite 450
122 West 7th Avenue Suite 450 -Spokane, WA 99204Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
911 WEST 5TH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99204DEACONESS HOSPITALl
W 800 FIFTH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99210PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTERl
101 WEST 8TH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99204DEACONESS HOSPITALl
W 800 FIFTH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99210PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTERl
101 WEST 8TH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99204SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
911 WEST 5TH AVENUE SPOKANE WA 99204ASANTE ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITALl
280 MAPLE STREET ASHLAND OR 97520ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2825 E BARNETT ROAD MEDFORD OR 97504