John R Onufer MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
612 Kingsborough Sq Suite 100 Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. John Onufer is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Onufer performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1984
WASHINGTON UNIV IN ST LOUIS SCH OF MED 1984
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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- Philip John Gentlesk M.D.111 Medical Pkwy Chesapeake VA 23320
- Eric L Schwartzman MD612 Kingsborough Square Chesapeake VA 23320
- Venkat R Iyer M.D.612 Kingsborough Sq Chesapeake VA 23320
- Ian F Woollett MD736 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake VA 23320