Russell A Ciafone MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
19 Woodland St Suite 35 Hartford CT, 06105About
Dr. Russell Ciafone is a cardiologist practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Ciafone 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. Ciafone also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1972
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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