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Condition

Chest Pain

Pain or pressure in the chest that can come from the heart, lungs, muscles or digestive system. New or severe chest pain needs prompt medical attention.

Also called: chest pressure, chest tightness, chest discomfort, chest pain in children, angina

Who Can Help with Chest Pain?

  • Cardiologists

    A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.

  • Emergency Medicine Doctors

    A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.

  • Hospitalists

    A physician who cares for patients while they are admitted to the hospital, then hands care back to their regular doctor at discharge.

  • Internists

    A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.

  • Pediatric Cardiologists

    A physician who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart defects present at birth.

  • Family Doctors

    A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.

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Where Practices List Chest Pain

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about chest pain and what is right for you.

Medical Disclaimer

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