Robert A Joy M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
2546 Balltown Rd Suite 203 Schenectady NY, 12309About
Dr. Robert Joy is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Joy performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1991
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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