John Ellsworth Vankirk M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
235 Amherst Ave San Mateo CA, 94402About
Dr. John Vankirk is a cardiologist practicing in San Mateo, CA. Dr. Vankirk 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. Vankirk also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1967
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