Dr. Edward Telfer, MD
Cardiology ·
Male ·
Age 58
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Dr. Edward Telfer, MD is a cardiology specialist in Rockford, IL and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1986 and specializes in cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HAP Insurance
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Heart Disease
very high
more than 97% of peers
Arrhythmias
very high
more than 96% of peers
Atrial Flutter
very high
more than 94% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Internal Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
48 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- 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 Aortic Valve Disorders
- 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
- 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
- Pericardial Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
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21 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
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Electrophysiological Study
- Heart Surgery
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Illinois.
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
- University Of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1986
- Loyola University Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- Rush Presby St Luke's M CResidency Hospital | Completed
- St Joseph Mercy Health SysResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Telfer has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Edward Telfer, MD
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Dr Telfer is amazing!!! He is sooo smart and was able to PROPERLY diagnose my cardiac condition. He is kind and straight forward and conservative with his treatments (phew). His is a true medical expert on EP and is highly respected throughout the Midwest. Went to a dr in chicago for oncology...Read More
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Dr. Telfer accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health America PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HAP InsuranceHealth Alliance PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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