Joseph Anthony Vassallo M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 925 Chevy Chase MD, 20815About
Dr. Joseph Vassallo is a cardiologist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Vassallo 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. Vassallo also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1979
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- University Penn Hospital
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