Peter S Hoffmeister M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Road Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Peter Hoffmeister is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Hoffmeister performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
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