John Howard Frierson M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1303 Mccullough Ave Suite 333 San Antonio TX, 78212About
Dr. John Frierson is a cardiologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Frierson 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. Frierson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1982
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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