Advanced in Hypertension

Dr. Vernon Hunter

Cardiology
HH Heart Center LLC
930 Franklin St SE, 
Huntsville, AL 
Advanced in Hypertension
HH Heart Center LLC
930 Franklin St SE, 
Huntsville, AL 
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Overview

Vernon Hunter is a Cardiologist in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AL
Hospital Affiliations
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus
Athens Limestone Hospital
Huntsville Hospital
Marshall Medical Centers
Highlands Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital Blue Cross
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Alliance Plan
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Medica
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Medicaid
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

HH Heart Center LLC
930 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Call: 256-539-4080
Other Locations
Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Call: 256-265-2372

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein (a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease
A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein (a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: TQJ230
Study Phase: Phase 3
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Angina
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    • Atherosclerosis
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    • Atrial Fibrillation
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    • Coronary Heart Disease
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    • Heart Failure
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    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
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    • Aortic Regurgitation
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    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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    • Arterial Embolism
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    • Cardiomyopathy
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    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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    • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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    • Aortic Dissection
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    • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
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    • Arterial Insufficiency
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