Richard Prokopchak MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2850 Keagy Rd Salem VA, 24153About
Dr. Richard Prokopchak is a cardiologist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Prokopchak 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. Prokopchak also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1984
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Angina
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
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