Hector Donald Rodriguez M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
8940 State Ave Kansas City KS, 66112About
Dr. Hector Rodriguez is a cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Rodriguez 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. Rodriguez also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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