The 20 Best Atrial Fibrillation Doctors Near Me in Bethesda, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 378 doctor with experience in Atrial Fibrillation near Bethesda, MD. Of these, 246 are Experienced, 85 are Advanced and 47 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and was Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore. He then completed fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Maryland Hospital. His special interest is the surgical and medical management of cardiac arrhythmias. Dr. Schneider has been recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors” every year by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Schneider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Schneider is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tony Dao, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine at Washington Hospital Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. He completed a fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center. His special interests include clinical cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Dao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wedam received his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular medicine at the National Naval Medical Center & Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, and in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Virginia. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Q&A: Erich Wedam on Safe Cardiac Care During the Pandemic, Johns Hopkins Medicine (August 14, 2020). Dr. Wedam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wedam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Virginia C. Colliver, M.D., is a cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians-Heart Care (JHCP) in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Colliver is also affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Colliver has expertise in general and preventive cardiology, heart disease in women, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Colliver earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency at University of North Carolina, as well as a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Colliver is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Colliver has been recognized as one of the area’s Top Doctors several times by Washingtonian magazine, as well as Consumers' Checkbook. She received the 2017 Johns Hopkins Medicine Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award for providing great care to her patients and leadership to her JHCP office. Videos 2017 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award What Young Women Need to Know about their Hearts. Dr. Colliver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Colliver is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    CardioCare LLC

    5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Suite 700, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Flyer has been practicing cardiology since 1997. He specializes in interventional cardiology, the branch of cardiology that uses catheter-based technology to treat heart disorders. Dr.Flyer also practices general cardiology, and has expertise in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at George Washington University School of Medicine, teaching medical students cardiology. In 2008, Dr. Flyer began serving as the Vice Chairman of the American Heart Association Gala Committee. Dr. Flyer currently has privileges at the following hospitals: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C. The Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Flyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Flyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology

    Maryland Heart PC

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 200, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Milner is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. Dr. Milner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Attack, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, 
    Washington,, DC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Stevenson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stevenson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Apoplexy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation

    110 Irving St NW Room 5a-12

    110 Irving St NW Rm 5A-12, 
    Washington,, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Platia is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Platia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward C. Healy, M.D., is a cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians-Heart Care in Bethesda, Maryland and chairman of cardiology at Suburban Hospital, where he developed the full-service electrophysiology lab, bringing advanced cardiac rhythm devices and radiofrequency ablation to the hospital. Dr. Healy also has privileges at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Healy has expertise in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He also has expertise in radiofrequency ablation, and performed the first ablation at Suburban Hospital. Dr. Healy earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Tufts Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Healy is currently earning his Master of Business Administration degree from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. Dr. Healy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Healy has been named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C, Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. Dr. Healy has participated in numerous research initiatives with an interest in arrhythmias, pacing and defibrillators. He has served as a site investigator and principal investigator for clinical trials. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-healy-4a61a8118. Dr. Healy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Healy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Aaron Kenigsberg received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Kenigsberg completed his cardiology fellowship at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (formerly New England Deaconess Hospital) and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kenigsberg is currently the Cath Lab Director at Holy Cross Hospital. His special interests include general and preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, lipid management and interventional cardiology. Dr. Kenigsberg has also been recognized as one of the area's ""Top Doctors"" several times by the Washingtonian Magazine.". Dr. Kenigsberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Heart Attack, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Kenigsberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building C, Building C, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Bodurian, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his undergraduate and medical degree from The University of Maryland. He completed a fellowship in Cardiology at Georgetown University Hospital. His special interests include ischemic and valvular heart disease. Dr. Bodurian is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University Hospital. He has served as the chief of cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., as well as chief of cardiology at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, The Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology as well as The American College of Physicians. He is also an active member of the American Medical Association, and Medical Societies of the District of Columbia and Montgomery County. Dr. Bodurian has been recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors” several times since 1985 by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Bodurian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Heart Attack. Dr. Bodurian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Comprehensive Cardiac Care PLLC

    6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 310, Suite 310, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Barold is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Barold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Barold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation

    Washington Heart Rhythm Assoc LLC

    10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 204, Suite 204, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Pirooz Mofrad is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mofrad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mofrad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation
    Distinguished in Atrial Fibrillation

    Virginia Heart - Arlington

    1005 N Glebe Rd, 750, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Notarianni is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Notarianni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Scott D Shapiro MD PhD

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Scott D. Shapiro is a cardiologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he is the director of arrhythmia services and an assistant professor of medicine for the School of Medicine. He practices out of Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Shapiro has an expertise in catheter ablation for treatment of arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, arrhythmia consultation and cardiovascular consultation. Dr. Shapiro earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital and a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Shapiro has contributed to numerous publications and presentations on cardiology topics, such as the genetics of sudden cardiac death in children due to mutations in enzymes of metabolism. He has investigated gene therapy as a method of cardiac regeneration and utilizing advanced imaging modalities to assess efficacy of this treatment. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Shapiro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Cardiology & Internal Medicine PA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joseph A. Vassallo is a cardiologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. He practices out of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Vassallo has expertise in cardiovascular disease, arrhythmia evaluation and internal medicine. Dr. Vassallo earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New England Medical Center. Dr. Vassallo is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Vassallo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Vassallo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Cardiology

    Office

    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 700, 
    Chevy Chase,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viral Sheth is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase,, Maryland. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Coronary Artery Spasm, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Cardiology & Internal Medicine PA

    5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100, Suite 1100, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miriam Fishman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Dr. Fishman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Cardiocare LLC

    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 700, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Marshall is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation
    Advanced in Atrial Fibrillation

    Cardiology & Internal Medicine PA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Talesnick has served as the Director of Non-Invasive cardiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital and is currently the team medical physician for the Washington Wizards of the NBA. He has also served as a consultant for the Washington Mystics. Dr. Talesnick resides in Rockville, Maryland with his wife Debbie, and they have three children: Justin, William and Heather. Dr. Talesnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Talesnick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Atrial Fibrillation?

    Atrial fibrillation (AF), also known as A-fib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) of the heart’s upper chambers (atria) which can lead to strokes, heart failure, blood clots in the heart and/or blockage of blood flow (ischemia) in the heart or other organs. Atrial fibrillation is frequently combined with a rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) receive abnormal electrical signals from the heart’s conduction system that causes the atria to quiver. Atrial fibrillation is categorized by the following four main types: Occasional (Paroxysmal) atrial fibrillation – This type of atrial fibrillation comes and goes, can last from minutes to hours, or even last as long as a week, or occur repeatedly, and may go away on its own. Persistent atrial fibrillation – In this type of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia) doesn’t go away on its own and needs treatment to restore normal rhythm. Long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation – This type of atrial fibrillation occurs continuously, lasting longer than 12 months. Permanent atrial fibrillation – In this type of atrial fibrillation, the irregular heart rhythm cannot be restored to normal, in which case it becomes permanent, requiring heart medications and anticoagulants to prevent blood clots. Atrial fibrillation that occurs in individuals who do not have any heart defects or damage is called lone atrial fibrillation.

    When should I see an Atrial Fibrillation doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Atrial Fibrillation doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Atrial Fibrillation doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Atrial Fibrillation doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Atrial Fibrillation doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Atrial Fibrillation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atrial Fibrillation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Atrial Fibrillation doctor near Bethesda, MD?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Atrial Fibrillation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Atrial Fibrillation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Atrial Fibrillation doctors near Bethesda, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Atrial Fibrillation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Atrial Fibrillation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Atrial Fibrillation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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