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Walter J Pierce M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

3/5(2)
425 W 59th St 9th Floor New York NY, 10019
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Walter Pierce is a cardiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Fellowships

  • SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center   1992

Walter J Pierce M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 425 W 59th St 9th Floor

425 W 59th St 9th Floor -
New York, NY 10019
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New patients: 212-492-5550, 212-523-8172
Fax: 212-492-5555, 212-523-7492

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Patient Experience with Dr. Pierce


3.0

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Walter J Pierce M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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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