Mark J Pirwitz MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
700 Ironwood Drive 214 Coeur D Alene ID, 83814About
Dr. Mark Pirwitz is a cardiologist practicing in Coeur D Alene, ID. Dr. Pirwitz 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. Pirwitz also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1989
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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