Robert A. Scarlatelli, MD, FACC

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Get to know Cardiologist, Dr. Robert A. Scarlatelli, who serves patients in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Dr. Scarlatelli is a board-certified cardiologist practicing at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Furthermore, he is on staff at the CardioVascular Institute-Plymouth in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Scarlatelli graduated with his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston (1988). He then completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts (1992). He remained in Boston for his fellowship in cardiovascular disease medicine, which he conducted at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Boston University School of Medicine (1995). 

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The American Board of Internal Medicine is a 501 nonprofit, self-appointed physician-evaluation organization that certifies physicians practicing internal medicine and its subspecialties.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.

Dr. Scarlatelli  attained the coveted title of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He is licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts. 

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