Steve C Tam MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
77 BOWERY NEW YORK NY, 10002About
Dr. Steve Tam is a cardiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Tam 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. Tam also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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