Leo Anthony Waickman
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
118 Main St Saranac Lake NY, 12983About
Dr. Leo Waickman is a cardiologist practicing in Saranac Lake, NY. Dr. Waickman 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. Waickman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1977
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Vascular Disease
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- Anthony F Tramontano M.D.2233 STATE ROUTE 86 SARANAC LAKE NY 12983