Peter M Rao MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
4300 W. Main Street Suite 102 Dothan AL, 36305About
Dr. Peter Rao is a cardiologist practicing in Dothan, AL. Dr. Rao 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. Rao also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2001
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Birth Defects
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (aaa)
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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