Dr. Edward Laporta is an interventional cardiologist in Philadelphia. He is a heart specialist who utilizes catheters to treat and "intervene" in the spread of cardiovascular issues.
Yes, Dr. Edward W. Laporta is accepting new patients at this office.
(610) 696-7159
1703 S Broad Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19148-1536
Dr. Edward Laporta graduated from State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse in 1983.
Dr. Laporta has one office in Pennsylvania where he specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Laporta works with ninety-two doctors including Dr. Santosh Gupta Bala and Dr. Howard Rosner.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Laporta provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Laporta may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Dr. Laporta is a cardiologist in Philadelphia, trained to deliver extensive treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Laporta may see patients for symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, among others. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and remedied by a cardiologist may include arrhythmia, angina, heart aneurysms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects and rheumatic heart disease, to name a few.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Laporta specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Laporta can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse
MD • 1983
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Laporta, but only those who participate in Medicare.