Alvaro M Murcia MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
18503 Pines Blvd Suite 303 Hollywood FL, 33029About
Dr. Alvaro Murcia is a cardiologist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Murcia 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. Murcia also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia 1992
Pontifical University Javeriana / Faculty of Medicine 1992
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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