Alan I Taranto M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1140 Hammond Drive Suite 300 Atlanta GA, 30328About
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Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1985
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- Angina, Heart Problems, Echocardiogram (echo) And More
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- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
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