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Wai-bong Lok MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
400 30th St Suite 304 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Wai-bong Lok is a cardiologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Lok 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. Lok also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of California 1976
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
Wai-bong Lok MD's Practice location
Practice At 400 30th St Suite 304
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- Evelyn E. Li M.D.27206 Calaroga Ave Hayward CA 94545
- Gordon L. Fung MD1600 Divisadero Street San Francisco CA 94115
- Jason A. Talavera M.D.2333 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
- Ellen Jane Killebrew901 Nevin Avenue Richmond California 94801
- Gustin Ming sun Ho M.D.929 Clay St San Francisco CA 94108
Nearest Hospitals
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTERl
350 HAWTHORNE AVENUE OAKLAND CA 94609KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMONDl
275 W MACARTHUR BOULEVARD OAKLAND CA 94611CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER OAKLANDl
747 52ND STREET OAKLAND CA 94609