Stephen Cantor, MD, Cardiologist
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Stephen Cantor, MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

4/5(10)
3199 Rainbow Ridge Dr Prescott Arizona, 86303
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4/5

About

Dr. Stephen Cantor is a cardiologist practicing in Prescott, AZ. Dr. Cantor 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. He has a particular interest in managing patients with heart failure , pacemakers & intyracardiac defibrillators. Dr. Cantor also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine 1963

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Echocardiology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

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Stephen Cantor, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can heart valve defects cause heart attacks?

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  • What is the difference between a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist?

    Interventional cardiologists perform specific procedures including placement of coronary artery stents. Some cardiologists perform diagnostic cardiac angiography but not stents . These specialists may implant pacemakers. More frequently, cardiologists are non invasive meaning usually an office based practice with variable amounts of in patient work. READ MORE

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

EchocardiologyHeart FailureInternal MedicinePace MakersIntracardiac defibrillators.

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Mid Western School of Osteopathic Medicine -
  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Sleep Apnea
  • Heart Disease
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • Melbourne, Australia

Fellowships

  • California Pacific Medical Center, 1971

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and passion.

Teaching and speaking

  • Mid Western School of Medicine, Glendale, Az

Stephen Cantor, MD's Practice location

3199 Rainbow Ridge Dr -
Prescott, Arizona 86303
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Practice At 726 Gail Gardner Way Suite B

726 Gail Gardner Way Suite B -
Prescott, AZ 86305
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New patients: 928-778-0309
Fax: 928-778-2678

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cantor


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Stephen Cantor, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Stephen A. Cantor, who serves patients in Prescott, Arizona.

Dr. Stephen Cantor is a cardiologist practicing in Prescott, Arizona.

Dr. Cantor 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.

He received his medical degree from University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine. He completed a residency at Moffitt Hospital University of Ca. Dr. Cantor also specializes in Internal Medicine.

He currently practices at Mohamed A Kirdani MD and is affiliated with Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

He has a particular interest in managing patients with heart failure, pacemakers & intyracardiac defibrillators. Dr. Cantor also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

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