The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors Near Me in Richardson, TX

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The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors near Richardson, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 201 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Richardson, TX. Of these, 176 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Brian D. Le
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8210 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 718, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese

    Brian Le is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Jorge Cheirif
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 610 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Cheirif, M.D., was born and raised in Mexico City. He obtained his medical degree from the National University of Mexico and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Cheirif is the director of the non-invasive cardiology lab, medical director of the Hispanic Initiative, and immediate past president and director of the Behavioral Event Review Committee (BERC) at Texas Health Dallas. He also serves as chair of the Heart & Vascular Accreditation Case Manager (HV-ACM) strategy committee. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, focusing on consultative cardiology, echocardiography, CT angiography and cardiac catheterization.Cheirif was on the American Heart Association local affiliate board of directors for two years; has received the Clinician Scientist Award from the American Heart Association; and was named Teacher of the Year by Ochsner Clinic, Texas Health Dallas, and Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, he has been named to Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Super Doctors for 10 years. Cheirif speaks Spanish, Yiddish and Hebrew, and lives in Dallas with his wife, Heidy. Dr. Cheirif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Martin R. Berk
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Berk is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Berk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Sitosterolemia.

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    Kenneth E. Saland
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Kenneth Saland is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Saland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Tulio A. Diaz
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Tulio Diaz earned his medical degree from Universidad Libre de Cali in Cali, Colombia, in 1999. After medical school, he completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. Following, he went on to a Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Vascular Medicine; As well as completing Interventional Cardiology training, both at Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Being a board-certified interventional cardiologist, he is the first cardiologist in the metroplex to specifically obtain a certification in vascular interpretation through ARDMS. As well as, obtaining certifications in Endovascular Interventions for peripheral vascular disease through SMVB and a certification in Vascular Medicine.Furthermore, he is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He is also a Member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. As well as the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Unstable Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Atherectomy.

    Parin Parikh
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 610 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Parin Parikh, M.D., FACC, is a native Texan, having grown up in Plano and attended Plano Senior High School. He graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., with honors and obtained his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. He stayed in New York to complete his general and interventional cardiology fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center, where he served as chief fellow in interventional cardiology.Parikh is one of the only cardiologists in North Texas to obtain six board certifications: interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and registered physician in vascular interpretation. He also has advanced training in complex coronary and peripheral stenting and interventions. Parikh has special training in performing cardiac catheterization procedures from the wrist (radial artery catheterization), which can be safer and more comfortable for patients than the traditional femoral (groin) approach. Currently, less than five percent of the procedures in the United States are being performed using this new, innovative approach.Parikh also has specialty training in non-invasive cardiac and vascular imaging, including echocardiography, stress tests, nuclear medicine and peripheral vascular ultrasound studies. His areas of clinical expertise include coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (including diabetic ulcers), critical limb ischemia, valvular heart disease, venous disease, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Parikh is also conversant in Spanish.Parikh and his wife live in Dallas, and feel blessed to be close to over 40 extended family members in the DFW Metroplex. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Richard P. Townsend
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    General Practice
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    General Practice

    Texas Health Family Care

    1001 East Buckingham Road, Ste 110, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Townsend is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Gilbert Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    North Texas Heart Center - Dallas

    Dallas, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajeev Joshi is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Joshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    North Texas Heart Center - Dallas

    Dallas, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Reddy is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Texas Medical & Surgical Associates

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, 
    Dallas,, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Levin is a Cardiologist in Dallas,, Texas. Dr. Levin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Jessica Ngo
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Internal Medicine

    8440 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 800, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Ngo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ngo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Ashesh B. Parikh
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashesh Parikh is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    John M. Lee
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lee, M.D., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and vascular medicine. His areas of specialization include catheter-based treatments for coronary artery disease, cardiac imaging and peripheral vascular disease including complex coronary disease, carotid disease, and claudication. Lee graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. While there, he received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in chemistry. He earned his medical degree from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. While there, Lee was awarded the Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Sciences.He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Lee completed clinical and research fellowships in cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles and his interventional cardiology fellowship at Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine/St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Program in Houston. He is twice the recipient of the Tibor Fabian Research Award from the David Geffen School of Medicine in UCLA's STAR program. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Echocardiography and a fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Hypertension.

    Charles V. Lampe
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 610 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Lampe, M.D., F.A.C.C., graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed an internship in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. At UT Southwestern Medical School, he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.Dr. Lampe served as an assistant professor of internal medicine for several years at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where his clinical interests included performing complex ablation procedures and the use of advanced cardiac resynchronization devices. He currently serves as the director of electrophysiology at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.Dr. Lampe is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lampe and his wife have three children. Dr. Lampe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Darryl L. Kawalsky
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    North Texas Heart Center - Dallas

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 700, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryl Kawalsky is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kawalsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Hypertension.

    Mohammad H. Pervaiz
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    To say Dr. M. Hassan Pervaiz is a board-certified interventional cardiologist is to only capture a small fraction of his career in medicine. His years of training and experience encompass research, teaching, and clinical and national committee involvement in vascular and endovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular interpretation, cardiac CT, structural and valvular heart disease interventions, and cardiovascular angiography and interventions. In all, Dr. Pervaiz holds eight board certifications. He is also certified as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Pervaiz is an elected Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society for Vascular Medicine. His areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of adult coronary artery disease and heart failure; minimally invasive structural heart disease interventions, including TAVR, MitraClip, the Watchman procedure, and transcatheter closure of adult congenital heart defects like PFO, ASD and VSD; multimodality cardiovascular imaging, including 3D transesophageal echocardiography; nuclear stress testing; vascular ultrasound and peripheral vascular interventions. Dr. Pervaiz earned his medical degree at King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. He came to the United States in 2003 and served for a year as a research associate for Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Ill. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing in 2010. Dr. Pervaiz also completed advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology and endovascular interventions at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass. and a structural heart disease interventions fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Dr. Pervaiz comes to Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists from Melbourne, Fla., where he served as Medical Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Pervaiz also served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and received a Clinical Faculty of The Year Award in 2016. He currently serves on numerous regional and national committees through his involvement in many membership organizations. Dr. Pervaiz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Adam R. Shapira
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Advanced Heart Care, PA

    4716 Dexter Dr, Ste 100, 
    Plano, TX 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Shapira is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Shapira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Neil N. Phung
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Cardiology Associates

    275 W Campbell Rd, Ste 120, 
    Richardson, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese

    Neil Phung is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Phung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, Heart Murmurs, and X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    North Texas Heart Center - Dallas

    12228 N Central Expy Ste 210, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khanh Hoang is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    North Texas Heart Center - Dallas

    12228 N Central Expy Ste 210, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tan is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Cardiomyopathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

    Cardiomyopathy is 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 Richardson, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Richardson, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Richardson, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Richardson, 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor near Richardson, 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 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 Richardson, 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 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 Richardson, TX?

    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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