Jocelyn F Camara MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
349 SE 7th Avenue Hillsboro OR, 97123About
Dr. Jocelyn Camara is a cardiologist practicing in Hillsboro, OR. Dr. Camara 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. Camara also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1998
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Fellowships
- Brown Univ Prog, Providence, RI,, Cardiology 1999
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