Dr. David Turbay, MD
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51 y/o
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Dr. David Turbay, MD is a cardiology specialist in El Paso, TX and has been practicing for 27 years. He specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and more.
El Paso Cardiology
5301 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- El Paso First Health Plan
- Elderplan
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Veteran Administration Plan
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Top Care Areas
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Venous Hypertension
very high
more than 99% of peers
Heart Palpitations
very high
more than 99% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
4 Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
53 Conditions Treated
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autonomic Disorders
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Neonatal Bradycardia
- Pericardial Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension
Less
26 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Interventional Procedures
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- Echocardiography
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
- Impella Device
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Paracentesis
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- PFO Repair
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad De MedicinaMedical School | Graduated 1991
- Boston Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed
- Beth Israel HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
- Roger Williams General HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
- Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Turbay has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 31 – 45 minutes
Dr. Turbay's Performance
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What People Say About Dr. David Turbay, MD
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I found the office to be warm, comfortable and well run. I was greeted immediately by friendly staff and my wait time was very minimal. I found Dr. Turbay to be very knowledgeable, he listened to my concerns and laid out a treatment plan that was through but easy to understand. He also explained...Read More
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1May 29, 2018
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Dr. Turbay is truly amazing! While his bedside manner could use work, he is certainly very educated and knows what he is doing. I have seen 2 cardiologists prior and I won't change providers again. I am able to obtain all my diagnostic testing in his office and was even able to obtain a my...Read More
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11El Paso, TX – Oct 10, 2017
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Hard to give a score for anything, because as far as Dr Turbay, he is an awesome Dr and my Dad loves him. When it comes to his staff, they have no compassion for the patients. My Dad gets treated horrible. They have attempted to call to get prescriptions called in and they have literally hung up...Read More
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11Just about had it!! in Odessa – May 25, 2017
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I had a really poor service, worst Doctor I have ever seen. I am ex-military and deal with the VA doctors which should tell you about the quality of care. Told him I have a hip injury which means I have issues doing more then walk, let alone run and he scheduled me to do a stress test on a...Read More
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31El Paso, TX – Apr 28, 2017
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When I talk to Dr. Turbay, we have a solid conversation like we have know each other for years.
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17Vicente Rosales in El Paso, TX – May 09, 2016