Smit C Vasaiwala MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Smit Vasaiwala is a cardiologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Vasaiwala 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. Vasaiwala also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2003
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- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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