Dr. Mark Karavan, MD

Cardiology • Male • Age 63

Accepting new patients

Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders, Interventional Cardiology, and More

Telehealth services available

Dr. Mark Karavan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karavan has more experience with Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders, Interventional Cardiology, and Cardiac Care than other specialists in his area. He graduated from South Carolina U, College of Medicine medical school in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Health – Grand Strand Medical Center and Conway Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Karavan to book an appointment.

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Grand Strand Heart & Vascular

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(843) 497-7772

Grand Strand Heart and Vascular/Spine and Neuro920 Doug White Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Grand Strand Heart & Vascular

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(843) 497-7772

Grand Strand Heart & Vascular920 Doug White Dr Ste 510 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Grand Strand Medical Center Hospitalist

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(843) 497-7772

Grand Strand Medical Center Hospitalist809 82nd Pkwy Ste 201a Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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4.9

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Always a good experience, friendly, honest and caring..Great staff and the same goes to Jessica.

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Eduardo Valdaliso – Jun 28, 2020

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Dr. Karavan is very knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure I understand what he is saying and makes me quite comfortable. I'm sure that heart patients are quite anxious with any problems that we have and appreciate a doctor that takes the time and effort to make the visit worthwhile, informative and comforting.

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Charlotte – Jun 25, 2020

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Very nice and pleasant staff. Short wait time for your appointment. The doctor take time to answer all of your question.

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Jun 23, 2020

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I have been a patient of Dr. Karavan for over eight years and highly recommend him! He is always willing to listen and answer my questions. I had an issue a few years ago and he recommended several test and procedures to make sure I had no underlying problems with my heart.

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Jun 22, 2020

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I did not have to wait, the nurses were friendly and helpful. Routine yearly check up everything was good. I highly recommend Dr. Karavan.

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Molly W. Tanner – Jun 14, 2020

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Office visits are always on time. Dr.Karavan is very thorough with his appointments. If you have any issues, they call you right back.Office team is Awsome.

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my visit was very professional it was a 3 month follow up I am very pleased withDr Karavan and his staff also Jessica his assistant is superb

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Have been a patient of Dr Karavan for about 5 years. Very pleased with his care and that of the staff. Great bedside manner and reminds with each visit “do you remember how you felt prior to your heart emergency.” I will never forget and appreciate the fact that he asks.

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Ray Vitale – May 12, 2020

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9 month visit. I love his demeanor, no wasted yakking, just good old how are you and what have you been doing to take care of yourself. Looks at all your medications, and explains the reason for continuing them.

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VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL AND GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

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I have been a patient (feel like family) since 2014 and treated like royalty from receptionist to nurses and the “Doc” himself I am still kicking and have never felt better due to Dr.Karavan lucky to be alive I owe my life to this great man! Love you

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Prompt, efficient. Couldn’t have asked for better service!

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Billie Ann Booth – Apr 13, 2020

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My recent follow-up appointment was a very good and informative session. I came into it with more questions than I ever had for any medical appointment. I was given the opportunity to discuss my listed concerns with the nurse at length and then again with Dr Karavan. These discussions prompted more questions of which both of them gave my plenty of time. I am very pleased with this office and the special attention they give me.

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The office and staff is very efficient, understanding and patient friendly. I have been in Dr Karavan's care since moving to Myrtle Beach about 3 years ago. I highly recommend Dr Karavan he is extremely knowledgeable and personable when explaining heart related issues in layman's terms. Very glad to have found him and very confident that I am receiving the best care.

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Dr. Karavan has been my Dr for 25 years. I have the utmost confidence in his care for me.

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J. David McLaughlin – Mar 01, 2020

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I've been under the care of Dr Karavan and his Cardiovascular Group for 15 years. This is as professional as health care gets. The office is the model of efficiency, proficiency, understanding and caring. In short, I have every confidence that I am receiving the best care in South Carolina.

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New office is spacious. Office staff was polite and friendly.

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Feb 16, 2020

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I met Dr. Karavan in the Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC 7 years ago where I was taken by EMS for a heart attack. I have been with him ever since. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable. His bedside manner is good as is his caring for the patient Can't ask for much more than that. Kudos to you Doc. His nurse Jennifer is great also with the same qualities as Dr. Karavan.

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Thorough and very professional he has been my doctor for more than 5 years would highly recommend

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Jan 22, 2020

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Dr. Karavan and his crew are as top notch as they come. They always go above and beyond to make your visit pleasant and in a timely fashion. AAA +++ Physicians Office

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Romano Marinaro – Jan 20, 2020

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Dr. Karavan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union: Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
American Republic
Anthem: National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
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First Choice Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MedCost: MedCost PPO
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MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
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UnitedHealthCare: United Healthcare

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Practice Areas

Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Karavan treats Hyperlipidemia more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Karavan treats this condition more than 100% of their peers

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Dr. Karavan's conditions and procedures:

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
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
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
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Syncope
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vascular Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure

About Me

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Our goal is to provide high quality, convenient outpatient Cardiology and Gastroenterology services to the community we serve, creating exceptional value for our patients, our employees, and our partners.

Specialties

Cardiology

Board Certifications

Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

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Education

Med University Sc Med Center

Residency Hospital

1985

South Carolina U, College of Medicine

Medical School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Grand Strand Health – Grand Strand Medical Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)

Conway Medical Center

Conway, SC

72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Murrells Inlet, SC

74% Patient experience rating, 5% higher than the national average

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Adult Congenital Cardiac Disorders

Typically treats 67% more than their peers

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Interventional Cardiology

Typically treats 76% more than their peers

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Cardiac Care

Typically treats 79% more than their peers

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Affiliated Hospitals

Grand Strand Health – Grand Strand Medical Center

Conway Medical Center

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital