The 20 Best Heart Failure Doctors Near Me in Manheim, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 202 doctor with experience in Heart Failure near Manheim, PA. Of these, 143 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandeep Bansal is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bansal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bansal is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2012 and Cardiovascular Disease, 2010. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Family Medicine

    Lancaster MedExpress

    4 Rohrerstown Rd, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Newman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Cardiology

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roy Small is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Small is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Small is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, 1987 and Internal Medicine, 1982. Dr. Small is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tareck Nossuli is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nossuli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Nossuli is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, 2014 and Cardiovascular Disease, 2011. Dr. Nossuli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Cardiology

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Varma is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Varma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Varma is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, 2016 and Cardiovascular Disease, 2014. Dr. Varma is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Roberts is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Roberts is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, 2014 and Cardiovascular Disease, 2012. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Etter is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Etter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Etter is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, 2001. Dr. Etter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Viray is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Viray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Viray is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, 2022, Cardiovascular Disease, 2020, and Internal Medicine, 2016. Dr. Viray is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Gohn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gohn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gohn is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1998, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989, and Internal Medicine, 1987. Dr. Gohn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Bernabei is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bernabei is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bernabei is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2010 and Cardiovascular Disease, 2009. Dr. Bernabei is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Failure
    Distinguished in Heart Failure

    The Heart Group Of Lancaster General Health

    217 Harrisburg Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Finneran is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Finneran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Finneran is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2018 and Cardiovascular Disease, 1998. Dr. Finneran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    The Heart Doctor LLC

    637 Ditz Dr, 
    Manheim, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Angheloiu is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Dr. Angheloiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Constrictive Pericarditis, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    PSHMG-Cornerstone

    6 W Newport Rd, 
    Lititz,, PA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Fitzsimmons is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lititz,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fitzsimmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Heart Attack.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    WellSpan Cardiology - Lancaster

    140 North Pointe Boulevard, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I have always found joy in helping others. This realization, along with a love for the sciences, led me to a career in medicine.What I want my patients to know about me:I look forward to building long-lasting patient-physician relationships. I hope to learn more about my patients than just their medical conditions.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:When I am not practicing medicine, I enjoy sharing time with my busy family. With three active kids, I look forward to weekends cheering from the sidelines and the stands. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. Dr. Wilson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiology - 2008. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1697 Crown Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Monodeep Biswas, MD, specializes in cardiology and electrophysiology and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Cardiac Consultants and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Biswas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Biswas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Advanced in Heart Failure

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1697 Crown Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun R. Kanmanthareddy, MD, specializes in structural heart disease cardiology and interventional cardiology and is board-certified in interventional cardiology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Kanmanthareddy completed his fellowships at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and Creighton University Medical Center, residency at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and medical degree at Armed Forces Medical College. Dr. Kanmanthareddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Brugada Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kanmanthareddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Interventional Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1697 Crown Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Riebel, MD, specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Hanover, UPMC West Shore, and UPMC Community Osteopathic. Dr. Riebel earned his medical degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) Syracuse Health Science Center. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and fellowships at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Strong Memorial Hospital.p>. Dr. Riebel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Riebel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Failure
    Cardiology

    Wellspan Cardiology-Lancaster

    140 N Pointe Blvd, 
    Lancaster,, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umesh Mishra is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lancaster,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1697 Crown Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surender Singh, MD, specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Singh earned his medical degree at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He completed his residency at Lakewood Hospital and a fellowship at the University of Ottawa.p>. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Failure
    Experienced in Heart Failure

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1697 Crown Avenue, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Patel, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Patel earned his medical degree at BJ Medical College – Ahmedabad. He completed residencies at Providence Hospital and University Hospital NJ, and fellowships at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and West Roxbury VA Medical Center.p>. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Failure?

    Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. This causes symptoms to occur throughout the body.

    Which doctors treat heart failure?   

    Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is managed by a team of specialized doctors

    • Primary care doctors are often the first to identify signs of heart failure. They help monitor symptoms, manage overall health, and coordinate care among specialists. They play an important role in early detection and ongoing support. 
    • Cardiologists, including heart failure specialists, lead treatment by diagnosing the condition, prescribing medications, and recommending lifestyle changes. In advanced cases, they may oversee procedures like implantable devices and heart transplants. 
    • Pulmonologists manage lung-related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, due to fluid buildup. They may prescribe diuretics or oxygen therapy to relieve congestion and improve breathing. 
    • Electrophysiologists treat heart rhythm issues (arrhythmias) that may develop with heart failure. They stabilize rhythms through medications, procedures, or implanted devices like pacemakers or defibrillators. 

    What are the symptoms of heart failure? 

    Symptoms of heart failure can vary by type and level of intensity from person to person. 

    Common signs include: 

    • Shortness of breath, especially during activity or while lying down 
    • Fatigue and weakness 
    • Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet 
    • Rapid or irregular heartbeat 
    • Persistent cough or wheezing, often with white or pink mucus 
    • Difficulty concentrating and a general feeling of being weak or tired 

    How is heart failure diagnosed?  

    Heart failure is diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exams, and tests that assess heart function.  

    • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Small sensors attached to the skin detect the heart’s rhythm and identify any irregularities, which can signal heart stress or damage. 
    • Echocardiogram: This ultrasound test uses sound waves to create live images that show the heart’s size, shape, and how well it pumps, helping doctors assess damage or weak heart muscle.  
    • Blood Tests: Tests like the B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) measure specific markers that show heart strain. Elevated BNP levels suggest the heart is under stress or working harder than normal. 
    • Chest X-ray: This imaging test shows the size of the heart and any fluid buildup in the lungs. Enlarged heart size or lung congestion can suggest heart failure.  
    • Stress Test: This test checks heart performance under exertion, usually involving exercise or medications that stimulate the heart. Doctors look at heart rate, blood pressure, and rhythm to identify defects. 
    • Cardiac MRI: A cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the heart, which allows doctors to spot any structural and functional issues. 

    How does heart failure progress?   

    Heart failure progresses in four stages, from A to D. 

    • Stage A: High risk of developing heart failure, but without symptoms or structural heart disease. 
    • Stage B: Structural heart disease is present but without symptoms of heart failure. 
    • Stage C: Symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath appear along with structural heart issues. 
    • Stage D: Advanced heart failure, where symptoms continue even with treatment. 

    By further classifying patients in stage C and stage D heart failure, healthcare teams can better understand how to treat symptoms in more advanced stages. The most common approach is to categorize patients based on symptom severity during physical activity.  

    • Class I means there is no limitation of physical activity 
    •  Class II means there is a slight limitation of physical activity 
    • Class III: means symptoms cause discomfort and limitation of physical activity 
    • Class IV means symptoms are present even at rest and any activity causes discomfort 

    What is the difference between a heart failure doctor and a cardiologist?  

    Both heart failure doctors and cardiologists treat heart failure, but they bring different levels of specialization. A cardiologist is a doctor who treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels, while a heart failure doctor is a cardiologist who specializes in heart failure. Cardiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing a wide range of heart conditions. Heart failure doctors focus specifically on heart failure and may prescribe advanced treatments or therapies. While both types of doctors are essential in treating heart failure, heart failure specialists provide a more focused approach for individuals with complex or severe cases.  

    What is the life expectancy of someone with heart failure? 

    Estimating survival rate is complicated because the life expectancy of someone with heart failure depends on what stage the condition is, how well they respond to treatment, and lifestyle factors. Early stages of heart failure, especially with lifestyle changes and treatment, can slow down progression. In later stages, treatment focuses on symptom management and improving quality of life. Regular follow-ups with a heart failure expert can help patients live longer, healthier lives. However, if heart failure is left untreated, it will be fatal.  

    When should I see a Heart Failure doctor near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure doctor near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure doctors near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure doctors near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure doctor near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctor near Manheim, PA?

    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 Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctors near Manheim, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Failure 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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