Overview
R. Antonio Secaira, MD, is a cardiologist with special interests in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, as well as congenital and acquired structural disease of the heart and major arteries. Dr. Secaira is committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive care possible. He emphasizes open communication, believing that a well-informed patient is his best ally in improving each patient's health and quality of life.Dr. Secaira is a member of the American College of Cardiology and holds board certifications in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Secaira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Secaira isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Secaira isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Secaira isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Secaira isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Secaira isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Secaira isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.