Dr. Vladimir Lakhter, DO

Dr. Vladimir Lakhter is an internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing 15 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Lakhter focuses on treating conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, combining his broad internal medicine background with specialized cardiac expertise. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Lakhter practices at multiple Temple University Hospital locations throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including the main campus, Episcopal Campus, Jeanes Campus, and the thoracic surgery department. He also provides care at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Shriners Hospitals for Children Philadelphia, and Temple Women and Families Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels, including treating high cholesterol in children and teenagers. Dr. Lakhter performs diagnostic cardiac …procedures such as cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms to evaluate heart function and blood flow.