Phillip M Kofron M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
6500 Excelsior Blvd Minneapolis MN, 55426About
Dr. Phillip Kofron is a cardiologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Kofron 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. Kofron also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1973
University of Minnesota Medical School 1973
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Put prevention into practice (PPIP): evaluating PPIP in two family practice residency sites.
- A comparison of knowledge of medical students and practicing primary care physicians about cardiovascular risk assessment and intervention.
- Physician practice for cardiovascular disease risk-factor reduction in six upper Midwestern communities.
- Changes in physician practice for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
- Effect of potassium supplementation combined with dietary sodium reduction on blood pressure in men taking antihypertensive medication.
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