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Robert William Harrison M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Robert Harrison is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Harrison 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. Harrison also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Robert William Harrison M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 40 Duke Medicine Cir
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- Ravish Sachar M.D.2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27607
- Brian Colwell Jensen M.D.300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Alan L Hinderliter MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Eric Peterson M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704