The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Waco, TX

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The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors near Waco, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near Waco, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Avaneesh Jakkoju
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiology Clinic

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 303, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avaneesh Jakkoju is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jakkoju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Clinic - Bellmead

    851 N Loop 340, 
    Waco, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Chudej is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Chudej is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Providence At Lake Shore

    2100 Lake Shore Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Loden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Loden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Rudranath Talukdar
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudranath Talukdar is an Oncologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Talukdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Tara T. Barnett
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Barnett is board-certified in Internal Medicine, as well as Medical Oncology, and is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality patient care. Her professional interest and area of focus is breast cancer. Dr. Barnett earned her medical degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and Temple, TX. She then completed her internship, residency, chief residency and fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, TX. Dr. Barnett currently helps direct the nearly all-female multidisciplinary breast cancer care team and assisted with its development 7 years ago. She also currently serves as the Medical Director of the McClinton Cancer Center in Waco where she practices. In her spare time, Dr. Barnett enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Barnett's area of expertise is breast medical oncology. Connect with Dr. Barnett: Dr. Barnett on Doximity. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Mcfadden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pericarditis, Lung Metastases, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Providence Internal Medicine

    301 Richland West Cir, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Najera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Najera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Blanton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hematology

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cesar Tula is a Hematologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Tula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    6520 Horizon Circle, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofobuike Okani is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Okani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Vesper Medical Care PLLC

    8416 Old McGregor Rd, 
    Woodway, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Flowers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodway, Texas. Dr. Flowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

    When should I see a Pericarditis doctor near Waco, 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 Pericarditis doctor near Waco, 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 Pericarditis doctors near Waco, 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 Pericarditis doctors near Waco, 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 Pericarditis doctor near Waco, 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 Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor near Waco, 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctors near Waco, TX?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pericarditis 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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