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  4. North Carolina (NC)
  5. Hickory

21 Results for Cardiology near Hickory, NC


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Learn more about Cardiology Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A cardiologist specializes in caring for people with conditions and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists diagnose and treat many diseases, including coronary heart disease, angina, arrhythmias, heart attack, and heart failure. These heart doctors are also experts in the prevention of heart disease.

A cardiologist typically:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about heart health and heart disease prevention
  • Performs a physical exam including evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, weight, and the health of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels including coronary heart disease, angina, arrhythmias, heart attack, and heart failure
  • Screens, treats, and monitors conditions known to increase the risk of heart disease, such as hypertension, smoking, and high cholesterol. For some complex risks, such as having diabetes, a cardiologist will provide referrals to other specialists such as an endocrinologist.
  • Performs procedures, such as EKG, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization
  • Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care

Cardiologists may also be known by the following names: cardiac doctor, cardiovascular disease doctor, heart specialist and heart doctor.

There are 21 specialists practicing Cardiology in Hickory, NC with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 10 hospitals near Hickory, NC with affiliated Cardiology specialists, including Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

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    • Dr. Ghassan Alkoutami, MD

      Cardiology
      47 ratings
      Dr. Alkoutami
      3.1 mi
      2660 Tate Blvd Se Ofc Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Richard Schultz, MD

      Cardiology
      35 ratings
      Dr. Schultz
      3.1 mi
      2660 Tate Blvd Se Ofc Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Vincent Patrone, MD

      Cardiology
      41 ratings
      Dr. Patrone
      0.9 mi
      1205 N CENTER ST Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. John Morrison, MD

      Cardiology
      18 ratings
      Dr. Morrison
      0.9 mi
      1205 N CENTER ST Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Pairoj Rerkpattanapipat, MD

      Cardiology
      18 ratings
      Dr. Rerkpattanapipat
      3.1 mi
      2660 TATE BLVD SE Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Philip Paspa, MD

      Cardiology
      29 ratings
      0.9 mi
      1205 N CENTER ST Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Sanjay Patel, MD

      Cardiology
      1 rating
      1.5 mi
      1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201 Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Daniel Alexander, DO

      Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
      27 ratings
      0.2 mi
      420 N Center St Ste 20 Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Derek Luney, MD

      Cardiology
      2 ratings
      4.4 mi
      3521 Graystone Pl Se Conover, NC 28613
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Andrew Ross, MD

      Cardiology
      2 ratings
      0.9 mi
      1205 N CENTER ST Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Thomas Wiley, MD

      Cardiology
      4 ratings
      1.5 mi
      1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201 Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Brian Steg, MD

      Cardiology
      4 ratings
      4.2 mi
      810 Fairgrove Church Rd Hickory, NC 28602
    • Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD

      Cardiology
      12 ratings
      1.5 mi
      1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201 Hickory, NC 28602
    • Dr. Luke Byrnes, MD

      Cardiology
      1 rating
      4.4 mi
      3521 Graystone Pl Se Ste 202 Conover, NC 28613
    • Dr. Walter Pearcy, MD

      Cardiology
      4 ratings
      0.2 mi
      420 N Center St Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. James Ritter, MD

      Cardiology
      4 ratings
      4.4 mi
      3521 Graystone Pl Se Ste 202 Conover, NC 28613
    • Dr. Brian Hearon, MD

      Cardiology
      13 ratings
      1.5 mi
      1771 Tate Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Donald Neal, DO

      Cardiology
      Leave a review
      4.2 mi
      810 Fairgrove Church Rd Hickory, NC 28602
    • Wesley Reid, PA-C

      Cardiology
      Leave a review
      1.5 mi
      1771 Tate Blvd Se Ste 201 Hickory, NC 28602
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Karen Raines, MD

      Pediatric Cardiology
      7 ratings
      1.6 mi
      1781 Tate Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602
    • Dr. Lambert McLaurin, MD

      Cardiology
      Leave a review
      0.3 mi
      419 2nd St Nw Ste A Hickory, NC 28601
      Accepting new patients

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