Ira Lester Weg MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
158 Hempstead Ave Lynbrook NY, 11563Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Ira Weg is a cardiologist practicing in Lynbrook, NY. Dr. Weg 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. Weg also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1976
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1976
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
- Member American Medical Association
- Fellow AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY (FELLOW)
- Member American Society of Echocardiography
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY (MEMBER)
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
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