Arshad Mahmood Yekta M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
34 MAPLE ST NORWALK CT, 06850About
Dr. Arshad Yekta is a cardiologist practicing in Hartford, CT. Dr. Yekta 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. Yekta also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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