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Dr. Lester Shoap, MD

Cardiology* Age 74
Dr. Lester Shoap, MD
4.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Dr. Lester Shoap, MD
4.2 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Lester Shoap, MD

Cardiology* Age 74
Chestnut Hill, MA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA.

About

Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. They currently practice at Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care - Chestnut Hill Square and are affiliated with MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Beverly Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Dr. Shoap has experience treating conditions like Lipid Disorders, Hypertension and Peripheral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shoap received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shoap also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. Shoap is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lipid Disorders
Hypertension
Peripheral Edema
Lipid Disorders
Hypertension
Peripheral Edema
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care - Chestnut Hill Square
    200 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shoap
4.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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Oct 11, 2019
Dr. Shoap explains everything in such a way that you understand him. He takes time to listen to your concerns.
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Care Philosophy
  • We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is a cardiology specialist in Chestnut Hill, MA and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1974. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Shoap, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shoap's profile.

Dr. Shoap frequently treats the following conditions: Lipid Disorders, Hypertension and Peripheral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is affiliated with MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Beverly Hospital and Winchester Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester Shoap, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MelroseWakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA

  • Lowell General Hospital

    295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA

  • Beverly Hospital

    85 Herrick St, Beverly, MA

  • Winchester Hospital

    41 Highland Ave, Winchester, MA