Stephen B Lichtenberg MD FACC
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1 Columbia St Suite 200 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Stephen Lichtenberg is a cardiologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Lichtenberg 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. Lichtenberg also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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