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Rafael Lastra M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Torre Auxilio Mutuo Ponce de Leon Ave 735 San Juan PR, 00917About
Dr. Rafael Lastra is a cardiologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Lastra 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. Lastra also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology
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Practice At Torre Auxilio Mutuo Ponce de Leon Ave 735
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Nearby Providers
- Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez M.D.418 Calle Suiza San Juan PR 00917
- Jose Julian Rivera rodriguez MD735 Ponce De Leon Ave San Juan PR 00917
- Maria E Ramos-cortes Other735 Ponce De Leon Ave San Juan PR 00917
- Efrain A Feliciano M.D.735 Ave Ponce De Leon San Juan PR 00917
- Carlos R. Robles-rivera MD431 Ave Ponce De Leon San Juan PR 00917
- Jose Torrado MDTorre Auxilio Mutuo Ponce de Leon Ave 735 San Juan PR 00917
Nearest Hospitals
ASOCIACION HOSPITAL DEL MAESTRO, INCl
SERGIO CUEVAS BUSTAMANTE STREET 550 SAN JUAN PR 936CENTRO CARDIOVASCULARl
AVENIDA AMERICO MIRANDA, ENTRADA PRINCIPAL CM RIO PIEDRAS PR 936HOSPITAL PAVIA HATO REY, INCl
AVE PONCE DE LEON 435 HATO REY PR 919