Dr. Shafkat Anwar MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
1 CHILDRENS PL STE C SAINT LOUIS MO, 63110About
Dr. Shafkat Anwar is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Anwar specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
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