Dr. Mark M Zittergruen MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
1026 A Ave Ne Suite 5000 Cedar Rapids IA, 52402About
Dr. Mark Zittergruen is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Zittergruen specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1988
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pain
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