Lee O Butterfield M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1655 Bernardin Ave Suite 300 Columbia SC, 29204About
Dr. Lee Butterfield is a cardiologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Butterfield 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. Butterfield also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1995
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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