Roger Kersten D.O.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
510 Hicksville Rd Massapequa NY, 11758About
Dr. Roger Kersten is a cardiologist practicing in Massapequa, NY. Dr. Kersten 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. Kersten also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1986
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- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
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