Ernesto Africano M.D., Cardiologist
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Ernesto Africano M.D.

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

3/5(9)
344 University Blvd West Suite 211 Silver Spring Maryland, 20901
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3/5

About

Dr. Ernesto Africano is a cardiologist practicing in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Africano 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. Africano also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Howard University School of Medicine

Howard University Medical School MD

Howard University College of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, French, Portuguese 49 years of experience

Treatments

  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 

Internships

  • Moffitt Hospital, University of California

Fellowships

  • Howard University Hospital

Ernesto Africano M.D.'s Practice location

344 University Blvd West Suite 211 -
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
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New patients: 301-592-1700
Fax: 301-592-8932

Ernesto Africano M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Africano


3.0

Based on 9 reviews

Ernesto Africano M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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