Stephen L Cook M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1115 SE 164TH AVE VANCOUVER WA, 98683About
Dr. Stephen Cook is a cardiologist practicing in Springfield, OR. Dr. Cook 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. Cook also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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