
James Robert Calvin M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1831 Old Plantation Ln Baton Rouge LA, 70806About
Dr. James Calvin is a cardiologist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Calvin 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. Calvin also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Indiana University School of Medicine 1957
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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