Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Am Thirugnanam is a cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiology. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is affiliated with several hospitals in the area and is committed to providing quality care to his patients.
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