Dr. Karen Wiarda, DO

Cardiology*FemaleAge 56

Cardiology*

Dr. Karen Wiarda, DO is a cardiology specialist in Blue Ridge, GA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She specializes in Cardiology.

Dr. Karen Wiarda, DO

Piedmont Heart Institute

2855 Old Highway 5 Ste 106 Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

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Dr. Wiarda is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

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(706) 632-2066

Dr. Wiarda accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue Advantage
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Wiarda

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Wiarda treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Wiarda treats other conditions, please contact the office at (706) 632-2066.

Adult Congenital Heart Conditions

Adult congenital cardiac disorder specialists diagnose and treat heart disorders, such as arrythmias and mitral valve disease, that have been present from birth to adulthood.Compare with other Adult Congenital Heart Conditions specialists.

Dr. Wiarda treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

Based on claims data for 11 conditions and procedures

Treatments
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Disease
Atrial Flutter
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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High
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Very High
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Heart Conditions

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Dr. Wiarda treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

Based on claims data for 26 conditions and procedures

Treatments
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Sinus Tachycardia
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Hypertension
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
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Dr. Wiarda's conditions and procedures:

  • Chest Pain
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Acute Congestive Heart Failure
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Acute Endocarditis
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Aneurysm
  • Aneurysm of Heart
  • Angina
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Ectasia
  • Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Arteriovenous Fistula
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atherosclerosis of Aorta
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Atrial Septal Defect
  • Cardiac Tamponade
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Coarctation of the Aorta
  • Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Cor Pulmonale
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Artery Dissection
  • Coronary Vessel Malformation
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Endocarditis
  • First Degree Heart Block
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart with Failure
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Long QT Syndrome
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
  • Noninfective Endocarditis
  • Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
  • Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
  • Peripheral Edema
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Prinzmetal Angina
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Valve Disease
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
  • Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Second Degree Heart Block
  • Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
  • Septal Defect
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Subacute Endocarditis
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Syncope
  • Systolic Heart Failure
  • Third Degree Heart Block
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease
  • Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
  • Typical Atrial Flutter
  • Unstable Angina
  • Venous Hypertension
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
  • Arrhythmia Screening
  • Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
  • Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
  • Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
  • Cardiovascular Stress Test
  • Cardioversion
  • Cardioversion, Elective
  • Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
  • Chest Pain Evaluation
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Coronary Angiogram
  • Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
  • Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • 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
  • Thoracentesis
  • Tilt Table Testing
  • Tilt_Testing
  • Treadmill Stress Test
  • Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography

About Me

Biography

Dr. Karen Wiarda, DO is a cardiology specialist in Blue Ridge, GA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines...Read more

Specialties

  • Cardiology

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiology

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical School, 2005

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Dr. Karen Wiarda, DO specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Wiarda's office is located at 2855 Old Highway 5 Ste 106, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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