Stephen Joseph Morrissy MD, PHD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
6600 BRUCEVILLE RD SACRAMENTO CA, 95823About
Dr. Stephen Morrissy is a cardiologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Morrissy 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. Morrissy also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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