Eugene Braunwald MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
75 Francis St Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Eugene Braunwald is a cardiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Braunwald 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. Braunwald also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1952
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- 2021 Honorary doctorate degrees from 21 institutions.
Fellowships
- Bellevue Hospital, NY, Fellow 1954
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