Carlos X Pimentel MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
500 E. Ridge Road Suite 300 Mcallen TX, 78503About
Dr. Carlos Pimentel is a cardiologist practicing in Mcallen, TX. Dr. Pimentel 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. Pimentel also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil MD
Universidad TecnolÛgica de Santiago Escuela de Medicina 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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