The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors Near Me in wake forest, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near wake forest, NC. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    UNC Physicians Network LLC

    11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 205, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepak Pasi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Pasi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pasi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Of Raleigh

    3320 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mills is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Pulmonary Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease . Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    Duke Health Heritage Cardiology

    3000 Rogers Rd, 
    Wake Forest, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maitreya Thakkar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepa Upadhyaya is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Upadhyaya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Upadhyaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Of Raleigh

    3320 Wake Forest Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Trichon is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Trichon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Trichon is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Trichon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2920 Highwoods Blvd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Senthil Sundaram is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sundaram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sundaram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

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    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Russell is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Russell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology . Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Heart Center PA

    3406 Six Forks Rd, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pankaj Parikh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmy Locklear is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Locklear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Wakemed Specialists Group LLC

    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashish Patel is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tapan Godiwala is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Godiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Godiwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Referral may be required

    WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh,, NC 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Padma Hari is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Raleigh,, North Carolina. Dr. Hari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    North Carolina Heart & Vascular (Louisburg)

    500 Redwood Ln, 
    Louisburg, NC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Kos is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Louisburg, North Carolina. Dr. Kos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrial Tachycardia, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia. Dr. Kos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

    Cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem.

    Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

    There are many types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form, but it may be the result of different underlying conditions. Some health care providers use the term to indicate a specific condition, called idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. There is no known cause for this type of dilated cardiomyopathy.

    When should I see a Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near wake forest, NC?

    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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near wake forest, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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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