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Christopher Collins Barber MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2150 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington NC, 28403About
Dr. Christopher Barber is a cardiologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Barber 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. Barber also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2007
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member American College Of Cardiology
- Member Pender-New Hanover County Medical Society
Fellowships
- Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
- Wake Forest/NC Baptist, Interventional Cardiology, NC, USA 1994
- Wake Forest/NC Baptist, Cardiovascular Disease, NC, USA 1993
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Nearest Hospitals
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2131 S 17TH ST BOX 9000 WILMINGTON NC 28402WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTERl
2520 TROY DRIVE WILMINGTON NC 28401