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    MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Carotid Artery Disease near Bedford, TX. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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      Srinivas N. Paranandi
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Telugu

      Srinivas N. Paranandi, M.D., is the director of the Imaging Center at the Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He completed his medical training in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, which is recognized and ranked as the nation's top hospital in heart care by U.S. News & World Report</em> for the past couple of decades. After several years of medical practice in Ohio, Dr. Paranandi moved to Texas at the end of 1999.He is board-certified in eight different specialties including Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine; CT Angiography by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography; Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology; and Peripheral Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Endovascular Intervention by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He remains up-to-date in all these medical specialty areas by maintaining current recertifications.Dr. Paranandi's clinical interests and efforts have expanded his professional expertise to include diagnostic imaging (CT, Echo, Nuclear Cardiology) and peripheral vascular medicine and interventions. He was involved in clinical research, and was a principal investigator for the SAPPHIRE I/II clinical trials that involved carotid stenting.He believes in evidence-based, patient centric, compassionate clinical care and has been recognized as most compassionate doctor several times.Dr. Paranandi has a strong commitment to providing quality medical care and is a member of various quality improvement and peer review committees within Texas Health. Dr. Paranandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

      Russell G. Fisher
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      1305 Airport Fwy, Suite 424, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Fisher is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure.

      Charles A. West
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Texas Health Vascular Surgical Specialists

      1325 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 200, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles West, M.D., is a vascular surgeon with nearly two decades of medical experience. His work includes research in thoracic oncology, teaching and practicing vascular surgery. Dr. West currently serves as Associate Professor of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery – Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and as Professor of Surgery at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.While at Baylor College of Medicine, West was dedicated to providing a full spectrum of diagnostic evaluations and interventional treatments for problems with arterial and venous blood flow in the lower extremities, including problems with walking and wound healing related to reduced blood flow. He is skilled in the use of the latest operative and minimally invasive endovascular therapies, taking a conservative approach to treatment whenever possible.West is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Vascular Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. West earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University's School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed a National Institute of Health research fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass. He received his general surgery training at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham before completing a vascular surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.West specializes in diseases of the aorta, aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections, aortic reconstruction/repair, deep vein thrombosis and varicose vein treatments, endovascular procedures for aneurysms and occlusive diseases, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, he has a particular interest in the treatment of patients with thoracic outlet syndrome and celiac compression syndrome. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Brachial Plexopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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      Geetha Ramaswamy
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 300, 
      Flower Mound, TX 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Dr. Geetha Ramaswamy was always inspired by her uncle, who practiced family medicine for more than 40 years. When she decided to attend medical school, she knew early on that she wanted to focus on cardiology because of the ever-evolving nature of the field. Dr. Ramaswamy is an interventional cardiologist with subspecialty board certification in adult echocardiology and nuclear cardiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has been serving the heart and vascular needs of patients since 2006. After serving North Texas communities for several years, Dr. Ramaswamy spent more than a decade in Northern Arkansas as a trailblazer in the fields of radial interventional cardiology, women’s heart care and heart valve treatments. She returned to the DFW area in 2021 to continue her work in interventional/structural cardiology.Dr. Ramaswamy earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Chennai Medical College in India. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Ramaswamy completed her clinical cardiology fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.She is also fellowship trained in advanced nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology through Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn.Dr. Ramaswamy is fluent in the Tamil and Hindi languages. When not with her patients, she enjoys meditating and the practice of yoga to strengthen not only her physical being but also for the mental strength and emotional balance they provide. Dr. Ramaswamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Internal Medicine

      MidCities Cardiac Care Center

      1305 Airport Freeway, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Venkatesan Vidi is an Interventional Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Vidi has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Internal Medicine

      HeartPlace

      1604 Hospital Parkway, Ste 301, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Iyad Rashdan is an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Rashdan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease

      HeartPlace

      1604 Hospital Parkway, Ste 301, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Moustapha is a Cardiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Moustapha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Angina, and Arterial Embolism.

      David R. Eisen
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Eisen, M.D., is a transplanted Texan. He moved to Texas in 1984, where he founded Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas. He is the past chief of staff of North Hills Hospital, and is the medical director of the Cath Lab at Texas Health HEB. He was the principal investigator for the Capture I/II trials, a post-market surveillance study for endovascular treatment of carotid arterial disease.Dr. Eisen is board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiology and Cardiac Angiography and Intervention. Dr. Eisen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Samuel A. Nussbaumer
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel A. Nussbaumer, M.D., is a former chief of the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, followed by his cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. His medical interests include interventional cardiology (including coronary and carotid intervention), and transesophageal echocardiography.He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nussbaumer is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Nussbaumer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Apoplexy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Michael Duran
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

      Office

      1400 Hospital Pkwy, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Duran is a Cardiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Duran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Mihaela A. Kruger
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Methodist Cardiovascular Consultants North Richland Hills

      6035 Precinct Line Rd , North, 
      North Richland Hills, TX 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mihaela Kruger is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Kruger has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Arterial Embolism, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Brendan W. Reagan
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 500, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brendan Reagan, M.D., is originally from Ruston, La. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and and his medical degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He stayed an additional year at Vanderbilt to receive formal training in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.Reagan is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. His clinical interests include general cardiology, coronary interventions with a special interest in transradial access (cardiac cath performed via artery in the wrist instead of more traditional femoral artery), and peripheral interventions.Reagan is married and has four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, reading, and watching or playing most sports. Dr. Reagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Tyler L. Bloomer
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 500, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tyler Bloomer, M.D., is originally from Plano. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He also holds a master's degree in clinical research management from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.Dr. Bloomer completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He remained at Vanderbilt for an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology where he received specialized training in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart disease interventions. During his time at Vanderbilt, he received Vanderbilt's Cardiovascular Medicine Rhodes Scholarship Award for his research and academic achievements.Dr. Bloomer is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Furthermore, he has authored numerous research articles within the field of cardiology that have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of American College of Cardiology, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.His clinical areas of interest include adult general cardiology and non-invasive and invasive management of ischemic and valvular heart disease. He also specializes in catheter-based treatments for patients such as transradial coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and peripheral interventions.Dr. Bloomer is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is an avid outdoorsman. Dr. Bloomer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Nina S. Asrani
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Internal Medicine

      Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

      1300 W Terrell Ave, Ste 500, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Nina Asrani, M.D., was born in the Bronx, N.Y., but grew up in Fort Worth. She received her bachelor's degree from Rice University in Houston as a dual major in biochemistry and Spanish literature and graduated with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.She completed training in internal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she also served as a chief resident at their VA hospital. She completed her training in cardiovascular diseases at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., with additional subspecialty training in non-invasive cardiac imaging. She has completed level III certification (the highest level of certification, which is required to be a clinical lab director) in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI, and also has specialty training in nuclear stress testing.Asrani is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Her professional interests include general cardiology; women's cardiovascular health; and non-invasive imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.Asrani is married and has four children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and traveling. Dr. Asrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmias.

      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine

      MidCities Cardiac Care Center

      1305 Airport Freeway, 
      Bedford, TX 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rajesh Vrushab is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Vrushab has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease

      Krishna Rao MD PLLC

      1305 Airport Fwy Ste 424, 
      Bedford,, TX 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gopala Krishna is a Cardiologist in Bedford,, Texas. Dr. Krishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Heart Failure.

      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Heart360 Specialists PC

      8513 Mid Cities Blvd North , North, 
      North Richland Hills, TX 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      37+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinit Lal is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Lal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery

      Office

      4300 City Point Dr Ste 104, 
      North Richland Hills, TX 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Travis Foster is a Vascular Surgeon in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).

      Benjamin L. Bowers
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Carotid Artery Disease
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Texas Health Surgical Specialists

      1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 612, 
      Arlington, TX 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      A native of North Texas, Dr. Benjamin Bowers attended all of his undergraduate education in Arlington and completed his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical School. He is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include all aspects of general surgery, wound care, varicose veins, and dialysis access. Dr. Bowers has served the general and vascular surgical needs of the Arlington community since 1993. He earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bowers is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He and his wife currently reside in Arlington. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Timothy C. Oskin
      Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Carotid Artery Disease
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Texas Health Vascular Surgical Specialists

      1325 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 200, 
      Fort Worth, TX 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Timothy Oskin joins Texas Health Physicians Group as a board-certified vascular surgeon with 24 years of experience. He acted as division chief of vascular surgery at a busy regional health system, St. Luke's University Health Network, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this role he acted as leader of the vascular program that grew from 3 hospitals to 12 facilities and started an independent medical school while overseeing 9 vascular surgeons as they developed a vascular fellowship. He focused on the improvement of quality patient care with the development of practice guidelines and protocols benchmarked by a national registry.Dr. Oskin earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a general surgery residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC followed by specialty training in Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. After joining a vascular practice in Pennsylvania, he returned to pursue further specialty training by completing an Endovascular Fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. This has allowed Dr. Oskin to treat a broad range of vascular patients with a combination of medical, endovascular and/or surgical therapies to optimize their outcomes and quality of life.Dr. Oskin offers a vast experience in treatment of all vascular disorders with minimally invasive techniques. To maintain this high level of care he has acted as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease with minimally invasive stenting technologies, aortic aneurysmal disease with minimally invasive stent grafts and peripheral vascular disease with endovascular technologies. In addition, he served as adjunct clinical assistant professor of Surgery at Temple, Drexel and DeSales Universities which allowed him to educate upcoming medical students, surgical residents and physician assistants.Dr. Oskin remains active as a member of the American College of Surgery, the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery and the Society of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Oskin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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      What is the definition of Carotid Artery Disease?

      Carotid artery disease causes the carotid arteries to become narrowed or blocked.

      The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to your brain. They are located on each side of your neck. You can feel their pulse under your jawline.

      When should I see a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Bedford, TX?

      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 a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Bedford, TX?

      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 Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Bedford, TX?

      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 Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Bedford, TX?

      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 a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Bedford, TX?

      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 Carotid Artery Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Carotid Artery Disease 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 a Carotid Artery Disease doctor near Bedford, TX?

      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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease 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 Carotid Artery Disease doctors near Bedford, TX?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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 a Carotid Artery Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Carotid Artery Disease 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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