Oscar Julian Booker MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1530 3rd Avenue South FOT 1105 Birmingham AL, 35294About
Dr. Oscar Booker is a cardiologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Booker 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. Booker also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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