Laurance W Kam MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4660 Kenmore Avenue Suite 800 Alexandria VA, 22304About
Dr. Laurance Kam is a cardiologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Kam 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. Kam also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Laurance W Kam MD's Practice location
ANNANDALE, VA 22003Get Direction
Laurance W Kam MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Kam
Recommended Articles
- How Atrial Fibrillation Is Diagnosed
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that disrupts the heart's functions, specifically the heart rate or rhythm. Symptoms can be intermittent, persistent, or permanent in nature, and in some instances they disappear on their own, while other forms require medication to restore normal heart...
- Low-Density Lipoprotein
IntroductionTo maintain good health, balanced cholesterol levels are quite important. The liver is an organ that detoxifies drugs and other foreign substances. It also stores glycogen, which the body utilizes for energy. Other important functions of the liver include metabolizing carbohydrates,...
- Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated with Other Medical Conditions?
Have you been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis? If so, there is a possibility that you could be at a higher risk of experiencing further issues with other organs. Because of these risk factors, it is important to look out for any possible symptoms you may be experiencing. These symptoms can vary...
- Taking Plavix and Root Canal Treatment
Generic Name: ClopidogrelBrand Name: PlavixWhat is Plavix?Plavix is a drug that prevents the platelets in the blood from sticking together, thereby avoiding the formation of blood clots. There can be unwanted cases of blood clots, which can occur in cases of heart diseases or blood vessel...
- Long Commutes May Lead to Poor Health
A study published in, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows that people who commute long distances to work tend to have poor health. People who traveled more than 15 miles a day were more likely to be obese and had more belly fat, when compared to people who traveled less than 5 miles to...
- What Is an Arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia is the violations of the frequency, rhythm, and sequence of heart contractions.Why do arrythmias occur?...
Nearby Providers
- Stephen P. Rosenfeld M.D.4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria VA 22304
- Stephen M. Day M.D.4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria VA 22304
- Richard Alan Schwartz MD4660 Kenmore Avenue Alexandria VA 22304
- Jeffrey A Jackman MD4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria VA 22304
- Paul John O brien MD4660 Kenmore Avenue Alexandria VA 22304
- Lawrence A. Miller M.D.4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria VA 22304