Christopher W. Lewis M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2410 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Christopher Lewis is a cardiologist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
Christopher W. Lewis M.D.'s Practice location
Lynchburg, VA 24501Get Direction
Christopher W. Lewis M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lewis
Recommended Articles
- What Is Atherosclerosis: Types, Symptoms, and Home Remedies
What is atherosclerosis?Atherosclerosis is also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD. It is a particular type of arteriosclerosis in which an artery wall gets thickened as an effect of attack and accumulation of white blood cells and rupture of the intimal smooth muscle cell producing...
- Hydrochlorothiazide and Diabetes
DiabetesInsulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas. Diabetes can develop when the pancreas stops secreting insulin or when the body becomes resistant to insulin. The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes.According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25 million people...
- When Should You See a Heart Surgeon?
What Does a Heart Surgeon Do?A heart surgeon or cardiovascular surgeon is known for operating on the heart as well as the blood vessels for repairing any damage that has been caused to the heart. This could be due to any kind of disorder or disease of the cardiovascular system. Most of the time, the...
- What Are the Heart Health Benefits of Arginine?
Arginine is an essential amino acid that has been in the spot light among hundreds of other nutrients because of its benefits to the heart. For many people diagnosed with heart disease, the heart-healthy benefits of this nutrient have come to the forefront. Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid...
- Can Fatty Fish Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease?
A recent study has shown that young women may benefit by having fatty fish, as it provides protection against heart disease and stroke. According to researcher Marin Strom, PhD, Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen, Denmark, even a modest intake of fishes that provide omega-3 fatty acids provide...
- Citrus Fruits Can Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
Citrus fruits, like oranges and grape fruit, contain a compound that may reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal, Stroke. Many of the earlier studies had shown the beneficial effect of antioxidants, like flavonoids, present in...
Nearby Providers
- Namik Kemal Uzsoy937 Rothowood Road Lynchburg Virginia 24503
- Peter O'brien MD2410 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
- James Grant Warner MD2410 ATHERHOLT RD LYNCHBURG VA 24501
- Edward Vincent Bonyak MD2410 ATHERHOLT RD LYNCHBURG VA 24501
- Fadi M El-ahdab MD2410 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501
- Chad Hoyt MD2410 Atherholt Rd Lynchburg VA 24501