Alfonso Javier Tafur MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
920 Stanton L Young Blvd Wp 3010 Oklahoma City OK, 73104About
Dr. Alfonso Tafur is a cardiologist practicing in SKOKIE, IL. Dr. Tafur 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. Tafur also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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