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Amit J Shanker MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3433 Nw 56th St Suite 400 Oklahoma City OK, 73112About
Dr. Amit Shanker is a cardiologist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
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- Christine DiEnna D.O.3433 NW 56TH ST STE 400 OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73112
- Naeem Tahirkheli M.D.5224 E I 240 Service Rd Oklahoma City OK 73135
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- Ralph Lazzara MD1200 Everett Drive Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73104
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