Karen Bates MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
Lsu Medicine Clinic 2390 W Congress Stre Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Karen Bates is a cardiologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Bates 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. Bates also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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