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Tariq Hafiz MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1575 N 52ND ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19131About
Dr. Tariq Hafiz is a cardiologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Hafiz 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. Hafiz also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1987
Dow Medical College 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Sophie Parker M.D.1575 N 52ND ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19131
- Simon Olalekan Okewole D.O.4038 Ford Rd Philadelphia PA 19131
- Nancy J Pickering MD3939 Conshohocken Ave. Philadelphia PA 19131
- Bradley M Bacik D.O.3907 Lankenau Ave Philadelphia PA 19131
- Judd Thomas Salamat D.O.4190 City Ave Philadelphia PA 19131
- Brian Wright Roe D.O.4170 City Ave Philadelphia PA 19131
Nearest Hospitals
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREETl
420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET POTTSVILLE PA 17901SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - EAST NORWEGIAN STREETl
700 EAST NORWEGIAN STREET POTTSVILLE PA 17901DELAWARE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
501 NORTH LANSDOWNE AVE DREXEL HILL PA 19026MAIN LINE HOSPITAL LANKENAUl
100 LANCASTER AVE WYNNEWOOD PA 19096PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104