A third Traverse Heart and Vascular cardiologist will soon offer his services in Manistee. Cardiologist John Raftery, M.D., F.A.C.C., will join cardiologists Daniel Bonifacio, D.O., F.A.C.C., and Dino Recchia, M.D., F.A.C.C., in seeing patients at the Coastline Medical Specialties Building at 1391 E. Parkdale Ave., Suite 101, two to three times a month. Beginning in October, he will provide patients with comprehensive care in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of peripheral vascular related diseases.

Dr. Raftery specializes in peripheral intervention including endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease. He is one of five full-time endovascular specialists at Traverse Heart & Vascular who are committed to providing top quality treatment for patients with vascular disease throughout northern Michigan.

Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-637-4033.

Traverse Heart & Vascular, in partnership with Munson Medical Center and West Shore Medical Center, provides care equal to the nation’s best institutions. Munson’s cardiac program has received consistent recognition for quality including one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2010 for superior clinical and operational performance and among the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2009, 2008, 2006, 2001, 2000, and 1999.