Michael Benjamin Dratch MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
401 Township Line Rd Suite A Elkins Park PA, 19027About
Dr. Michael Dratch is a cardiologist practicing in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Dratch 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. Dratch also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Vascular Disease
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