Brett D. Atwater M.D.?
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Brett D. Atwater M.D., Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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Brett D. Atwater M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(5)
Duke University Medical Ctr Erwin Road Durham NC, 27710
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Brett Atwater is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Atwater 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. Atwater also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 2002

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Brett D. Atwater M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Duke University Medical Ctr Erwin Road

Duke University Medical Ctr Erwin Road -
Durham, NC 27710
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New patients: 608-263-0572

8081 INNOVATION PARK DR STE 602 -
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
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New patients: 571-472-3270
Fax: 571-472-3271

Brett D. Atwater M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Atwater


4.0

Based on 5 reviews

Brett D. Atwater M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710

Head southeast 358 ft
Continue left onto Duke Medicine Circle 195 ft
Turn left onto Trent Drive 1149 ft
Turn left onto Erwin Road 366 ft
Turn left 313 ft
Keep right at the fork 97 ft
Make a slight right 249 ft
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NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITALl

3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD DURHAM NC 27704

Head southeast 358 ft
Continue left onto Duke Medicine Circle 195 ft
Turn left onto Trent Drive 1149 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 3710 ft
Continue straight onto 9th Street 4095 ft
Turn right onto West Club Boulevard 713 ft
Turn left onto Broad Street 1.8 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Carver Street 3516 ft
Turn left onto Ben Franklin Boulevard 683 ft
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DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl

3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704

Head southeast 358 ft
Continue left onto Duke Medicine Circle 195 ft
Turn left onto Trent Drive 1149 ft
Turn right onto Erwin Road 3710 ft
Continue straight onto 9th Street 4095 ft
Turn right onto West Club Boulevard 713 ft
Turn left onto Broad Street 1.8 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Carver Street 721 ft
Turn left onto North Duke Street (US 501) 1.2 mi
Continue sharp left onto North Duke Street (US 501) 217 ft
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