Megan Lynn Barnwell MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Megan Barnwell is a cardiologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Barnwell 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. Barnwell also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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