
Christopher O'connor
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Christopher O'connor is a cardiologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. O'connor 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. O'connor also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Administrative Medicine, Angina, Heart Problems And More
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center, Medicine, NC, USA 1989
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Nearby Providers
- Jimmy Locklear M.D.4325 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
- Ravish Sachar M.D.2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27607
- Alan L Hinderliter MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Michael Yeung M.D.UNC CENTER FOR HEART AND VASCULAR CARE CHAPEL HILL NC 27599
- Joseph Stuart Rossi MD300 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517
- Gregory Charles Rose M.D.2800 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 400 RALEIGH NC 27607
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTERl
1701 NORTH GEORGE MASON DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22205HALQUIST MEMORIAL INPATIENT CENTERl
4715 NORTH 15 STREET ARLINGTON VA 22205INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITALl
4320 SEMINARY RD ALEXANDRIA VA 22304