Rishi K Saxena MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1127 Dow St Murfreesboro TN, 37130About
Dr. Rishi Saxena is a cardiologist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Government Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir MD
Temple University School of Medicine 1980
Butler University in Indianapolis 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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