Francis Michael Eickman M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1083 Boiling Springs Rd Spartanburg SC, 29303About
Dr. Francis Eickman is a cardiologist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Eickman 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. Eickman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 1999
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Cardiology, GA, USA 1983
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