Robert S. Gibson M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2955 Ivy Road Charlottesville VA, 22903About
Dr. Robert Gibson is a cardiologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Gibson 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. Gibson also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1975
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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