David L. Prothro MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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David L. Prothro MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(11)
2385 E PRATER WAY SPARKS NV, 89434
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About

David L. Prothro, MD, is a leading cardiologist currently serving patients at Nevada Arrhythmia Services Inc in Reno, Nevada. Throughout his twenty-three years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. After earning his medical degree in 1986 at the University of Washington, Dr. Prothro completed his residency at St. Mary's Medical Center and his fellowship at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem and Columbia University. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Education and Training

Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1986

Provider Details

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Fellowships

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem; Columbia University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and dedication.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Wine Tasting

David L. Prothro MD's Practice location

2385 E PRATER WAY -
SPARKS, NV 89434
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New patients: 775-322-4449, 775-323-6700
Fax: 775-322-0723, 775-329-3508

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Patient Experience with Dr. Prothro


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David L. Prothro MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 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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