Richard F Ammar MD, Cardiologist
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Richard F Ammar MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

4/5(22)
6124 West Parker, Building 3 Suite 536 Plano TX, 75093
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About

Dr. Richard Ammar is a cardiologist practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Ammar 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. Ammar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv MD 1991

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Vascular / Vein Treatment
  • Endovascular Disease

Fellowships

  • University of Iowa Interventional Cardiology  2000

Publications

  • Texas HealthCardiologist Shares Heart-healthy Tips to Keep in Mind, Year-round2018

Richard F Ammar MD's Practice location

HeartPlace Plano West

6124 West Parker, Building 3 Suite 536 -
Plano, TX 75093
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New patients: 972-378-9560, 972-378-9560
Fax: 972-378-9561
http://www.heartplace.com/heartplace-plano-west.php

HeartPlace Allen

1105 Central Expy North Suite 2330 -
Allen, TX 75013
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New patients: 972-649-6511
https://www.heartplace.com/cardiology-allen-clinic

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Richard F Ammar MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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