Joseph N. Wight M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
119 Gannett Dr South Portland ME, 04106About
Dr. Joseph Wight is a cardiologist practicing in South Portland, ME. Dr. Wight 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. Wight also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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