Rachel Dawn Keever M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
290 N Main St Rutherfordton NC, 28139About
Dr. Rachel Keever is a cardiologist practicing in Rutherfordton, NC. Dr. Keever 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. Keever also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cholesterol Management (lipid Disorders), Angina, Atherosclerosis And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Rutherford County Medical Society
- Member Society of Cardiovascular Computed Topography
- Member American Society of Echocardiography
- Member American Society of Nuclear Cardiolgy
- Member American College of Cardiology
Fellowships
- University of North Carolina, Cardiovascular Disease 2003
- UNC Hospitals, Cardiology, NC, USA 2003
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