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Stephen C Kurtz MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(5)
5405 N Knoxville Ave Peoria IL, 61614
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Stephen Kurtz is a cardiologist practicing in Peoria, IL. Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Stephen C Kurtz MD's Practice location

Practice At 5405 N Knoxville Ave

5405 N Knoxville Ave -
Peoria, IL 61614
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New patients: 612-626-3000, 309-691-4410, 309-589-2830
Fax: 309-589-2830

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kurtz


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Stephen C Kurtz MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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