Michael Leigh Shea MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1102 S Dupont Hwy Dover DE, 19901About
Dr. Michael Shea is a cardiologist practicing in Dover, DE. Dr. Shea 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. Shea also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York University School of Medicine 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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