Lonnie C Edwards M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Hines Va Hospital 5th & Roosevelt Hines IL, 60141About
Dr. Lonnie Edwards is a cardiologist practicing in Hines, IL. Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Howard University College of Medicine 1948
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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