Igino Contrafatto MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3401 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Igino Contrafatto is a cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Contrafatto 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. Contrafatto also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy MD 1981
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1981
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