Michael Richard Epstein
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
887 Congress Street Suite 310 Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Michael Epstein is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Epstein specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1989
Harvard Medical School 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hourihan M.D.71 US ROUTE 1 SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
- Dr. Adrian Michael Moran MD71 US ROUTE 1 SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
- Dr. Aurelio Reyes MD887 Congress St Portland ME 04102
- Adam M Putschoegl DO22 Bramhall St Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Thomas Miller DO22 Bramhall St Portland ME 04102
- Dr. Daniel Cox DO22 Bramhall St Portland ME 04102