Michael R Komada MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2609 N Duke St Bldg 700 Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Michael Komada is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Komada 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. Komada also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2003
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 2004
Provider Details
Awards
- 1992 Alpha Omega Alpha, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Treatments
- Angina, Angiography (angiogram), Angioplasty And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Cardiology
Fellowships
- Wake Forest University, Interventional Cardiology, NC, USA 2004
- Wake Forest University, Cardiovascular Medicine, NC, USA 2003
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center 2003
- Interventional Cardiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center 2004
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