Gary Elkin M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
11700 Mercy Blvd Plaza D Savannah GA, 31419About
Dr. Gary Elkin is a cardiologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Elkin 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. Elkin also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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