Michael John Kostal MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
252 Chapman Rd Suite 150 Newark DE, 19702About
Michael Kostal, M.D., received his bachelor's degree in geology from Yale University and also was a Division I swimmer at Yale who served as captain of his team during his senior year. He completed hi ...
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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