Jerry Floro M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
11480 Bookshire Avenue Suite 300 Downey California, 90241About
I am a member of a multispecialty group practice and provide interventional and consultative services in the field of cardiology with special interest in congestive heart failure and lipid disorder management as well as cardiac pacing and electrophysiology.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science MD
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- 'Southern California Super Doctors,' 2010
Internships
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Drive to Work Hard
Hobbies / Sports
- Football, Basketball
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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