Carlos I Mena-hurtado MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
333 Cedar St Yale Physicians Buil New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Carlos Mena-hurtado is a cardiologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Mena-hurtado 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. Mena-hurtado also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Universidad De Antioquia, Facultad De Medicina 1999
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