Dr. Michael R Carr M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
620 John Paul Jones Cir Department Of Pediat Portsmouth VA, 23708About
Dr. Michael Carr is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Carr 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
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1985
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
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