
Richard Alan Blake M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
100 N Eagle Creek Dr Lexington KY, 40509About
Dr. Richard Blake is a cardiologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Blake 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. Blake also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1989
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