Scott Francis Allen MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1550 BARKLEY CIR FORT MYERS FL, 33907About
Dr. Scott Allen is a cardiologist practicing in FORT MYERS, FL. Dr. Allen 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. Allen also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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