Girish Purohit MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
900 W 3rd St Farmville VA, 23901About
Dr. Girish Purohit is a cardiologist practicing in Farmville, VA. Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Makerere Univ, Med Sch, Kampala, Uganda (- Prior /) 1970
Makerere University / Medical School 1970
University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Swelling
- Vascular Disease
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