Brian Jeffrey Veerkamp MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
10590 N MERIDIAN ST INDIANAPOLIS IN, 46290About
Dr. Brian Veerkamp is a cardiologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Veerkamp 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. Veerkamp also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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