Alden J Mcdonald M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
365 Hawthorne Ave Suite 201 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Alden Mcdonald is a cardiologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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