Stephen Cantor, MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3199 Rainbow Ridge Dr Prescott Arizona, 86303About
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
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Stephen Cantor, MD's Expert Contributions
Can heart valve defects cause heart attacks?
Severe aortic valve stenosis can cause "heart attacks" using the popular (non medical) vernacular. Professionally, a heart attack at least requires evidence of heart muscle damage, usually an elevated troponin level, along with other clinical indicators including an abnormal EKG, chest pain etc. However there is a long list of fals +ve troponin elevation that has to be sorted out. READ MORE
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
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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
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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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