Nicholas Christopher Bakris M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3851 Roger Brooke Dr Brooke Army Medical San Antonio TX, 78234About
Dr. Nicholas Bakris is a cardiologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Bakris 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. Bakris also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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