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Joel Sklar M.D., Cardiologist
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Joel Sklar M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(10)
2 Bon Air Rd #100 Larkspur CA, 94939
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About

Dr. Joel Sklar is a cardiologist practicing in Larkspur, CA. Dr. Sklar 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. Sklar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1974

University of California 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Awards

  •  2014 [415] Top Doctor, Marin Magazine 

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Breast Cancer
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vascular Disease
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American College of Cardiology 
  • Professor Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine/Cardiology, UCSF 
  • Chief Chief Medical Officer, Marin General Hospital 

Fellowships

  • University of Colorado, Denver  Cardiology 

Joel Sklar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2 Bon Air Rd #100

2 Bon Air Rd #100 -
Larkspur, CA 94939
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New patients: 415-927-0666
Fax: 415-927-6168
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Joel Sklar M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 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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