Robert P Dougherty D.O.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1279 E Main St Riverhead NY, 11901About
Dr. Robert Dougherty is a cardiologist practicing in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1995
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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