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Dr. Richard Van praagh M.D., Cardiologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Richard Van praagh M.D.

Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology

Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Boston MA, 02115

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Dr. Richard Van praagh is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Van praagh specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.

Education and Training

Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1954

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology

Provider Details

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Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-735-6180, 617-355-4592
Fax: 617-355-8205

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