
Richard F Ammar MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
6124 West Parker, Building 3 Suite 536 Plano TX, 75093About
Dr. Richard Ammar is a cardiologist practicing in Plano, TX. Dr. Ammar 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. Ammar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv MD 1991
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Vascular / Vein Treatment
- Endovascular Disease
Fellowships
- University of Iowa Interventional Cardiology 2000
Publications
- Texas HealthCardiologist Shares Heart-healthy Tips to Keep in Mind, Year-round2018
Richard F Ammar MD's Practice location
HeartPlace Plano West
6124 West Parker, Building 3 Suite 536 -Plano, TX 75093Get Direction
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1105 Central Expy North Suite 2330 -Allen, TX 75013Get Direction
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- Leena Sharan MD6124 W Parker Rd Plano TX 75093
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Nearest Hospitals
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANOl
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4343 NORTH JOSEY LANE CARROLLTON TX 75010MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEYl
4500 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE MCKINNEY TX 75069TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLENl
1105 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY NORTH ALLEN TX 75013OUR CHILDRENS HOUSEl
8 PRESTIGE CIRCLE 101 ALLEN TX 75002