William E Blalock MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1614 Gunbarrel Rd Suite 101 Chattanooga TN, 37421About
Dr. William Blalock is a cardiologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Blalock 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. Blalock also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
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