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Steven H. Kunkes M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(14)
1305 Post Rd Fairfield CT, 06824
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5/5

About

Dr. Steven Kunkes is a cardiologist practicing in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Kunkes 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. Kunkes also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1973

State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1979

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine- 2004

Provider Details

Male Spanish 49 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Problems, Cholesterol Management (lipid Disorders) And More
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY 
  • Fellow FELLOW AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS 
  • Fellow FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/ COUNCIL ON CLINCAL CARDIOLOGY 
  • Member FOUNDING MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY 
  • Member MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 
  • President PAST PRESIDENT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 
  • Board of Directors SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Steven H. Kunkes M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1305 Post Rd

1305 Post Rd -
Fairfield, CT 06824
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New patients: 203-255-3441, 203-292-2000
Fax: 203-292-0832, 203-255-5212
http://www.cardiacspecialists.com/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kunkes


5.0

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Steven H. Kunkes M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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