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    MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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      Joseph H. Martin
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Internal Medicine

      Joseph H Martin Jr, MD

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Ste1420, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Charles I. Wilmer
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead

      275 Collier Road NW, Suite 500, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

      Pradeep K. Yadav
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Pradeep Yadav is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Yadav is currently accepting new patients.

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      Vivek Rajagopal
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rajagopal earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his internship at the University of Washington in Seattle and his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rajagopal fulfilled a cardiology fellowship with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate training at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Rajagopal has a special interest and expertise in the minimally invasive treatment of valve disease.For more information, visit theMarcus Heart Valve Center. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Charles L. Brown
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Charles L. Brown earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his internship, residency and fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology with Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. During his cardiovascular disease fellowship, he served as chief resident of medicine and he fulfilled an additional fellowship in peripheral angioplasty at the Red Cross Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. Dr. Brown is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology. He is also a member of numerous professional societies, including Alpha Omega Alpha, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the Medical Association of Atlanta and the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Vinod Thourani
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Piedmont Heart Inst PHYS Buckhead

      95 Collier Rd NW Ste 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vinod Thourani is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thourani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      John D. Puskas
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Puskas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Puskas has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Gaetano Paone
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      46+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gaetano Paone is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Paone has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Internal Medicine
      1110 W Peachtree St Nw Ste 1100, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Walton Reeves is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Reeves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

      Peter W. Barrett
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

      Piedmont Heart Institute Surgeons 5015

      95 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Barrett is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Victor E. Corrigan
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Victor E. Corrigan received his undergraduate degree with summa cum laude honors from the University of Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, an honors medical society. He completed his internship,residency and fellowship in cardiology at Emory University Hospital. In 1989, Dr. Corrigan joined the one of the three legacy cardiology practices that later merged to formPiedmont Heart Institute. He is a former president of the Georgia chapter of the American College of Cardiology and Medical Director of the American Heart Association for Metro Atlanta. Dr. Corrigan is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He was formerly the medical director of the heart transplant team and director of the Coronary Care Unit at Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta. He is actively involved in multiple medical device studies and pharmaceutical clinical studies. Dr. Corrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

      William M. Brown
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Brown has been practicing cardiothoracic surgery since 1994. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals from 1985 to 1994. He then served as research fellow and clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Brown is board certified in thoracic surgery. He has been on medical staff at Piedmont Hospital since 2001. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Andrew J. Klein
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Cardiology
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology | Vascular Surgery | Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew J.P. Klein, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, earned his bachelor's degree from University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of California San Francisco. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at University of Colorado Health Sciences and a fellowship in clinical research at the University of Wisconsin.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Klein was in practice at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis where he served as the Director of Cardiovascular Disease Research and the Director of the Endovascular Laboratory. While there, he was named for the last 3 years as one of St. Louis's Top Doctors by Saint Louis Magazine. Board certified in endovascular medicine, vascular medicine, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Klein is an fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention.(SCAI). An expert in complex coronary and peripheral intervention, he is a member of several SCAI committees.In his spare time, Dr. Klein enjoys spending time with family, including his spouse Christina Klein, M.D., who is a transplant physician at Piedmont, and their two beautiful children. Dr. Klein is an avid exercise fanatic having run several marathons and triathlons. He is also an outdoor enthusiast having backpacked across Joshua Tree National Park and summited Half Dome with Christina when they were residents together at UCSF. The entire Klein family are skiers and look forward to returning each year to the mountains for moguls, deep powder and glade skiing. Dr. Klein welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Sagar S. Damle
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Marathi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sagar Damle is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Damle is currently accepting new patients.

      Ezequiel J. Molina
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ezequiel J. Molina, MD is the new surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the Piedmont Heart Institute. He earned his medical degree from Buenos Aires University in Argentina. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, where he served as a clinical instructor focusing on heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support devices. Dr. Molina is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Molina has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He is proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including surgical coronary revascularization, aortic aneurysms, valve surgery, and complex reoperative surgery. He specializes in durable LVAD implantation, heart transplantation and surgical therapies for cardiogenic shock. Dr. Molina publishes and presents extensively in his field at national and international meetings. He has been an Investigator in several LVAD trials. Dr. Molina serves as a member of the STS-Intermacs Database Task Force, the largest durable LVAD registry in the world. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Molina was the surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute in Washington, DC. He also served as co-interim chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Molina was an associate professor of Surgery at Georgetown University and the program director of the mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation surgical fellowship.In his spare time, Dr. Molina enjoys spending time with his wife and three little children. He enjoys cycling, running, reading, and traveling.Dr. Molina is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Molina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Katherine J. Kunkel
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology

      Piedmont Heart Interventional Cardiology Buckhead

      95 Collier Road NW, Suite 2065, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kunkel earned her medical degree at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She then attended the Johns Hopkins Hospital where she completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She went on to complete fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Structural Interventions at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as Complex, High-Risk Indicated Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Advanced Hemodynamic Care at Henry Ford Hospital. She has a Masters in Medical Education which she earned at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Echocardiography.Dr. Kunkel specializes in coronary artery disease, stable ischemic heart disease, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.Her special interests include spending time hiking with her rescue dog, exploring new food, as well as cooking and trying new restaurants. Dr. Kunkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Degos Disease, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy.

      Belinda A. Brown
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Family Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Concierge Atlanta

      105 Collier Road, Ste 5000, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Starting February 1, 2024, Dr. Brown-Saddler will only see patients who are part of the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program located at 105 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 5000. If you are not enrolled in the Piedmont Concierge Medicine program and would like to learn more, please visit thePiedmont Concierge Medicine page.Dr. Belinda Brown-Saddler has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and joined Piedmont Healthcare in 2005. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and completed her internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Family Practice. Prior to joining Piedmont, she was active duty in the United States Navy and served as a physician at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center in Groton, Connecticut. During her time there, she had hospital privileges and rounded on patients of all ages at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut and Lawrence Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. She was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 4 years of active duty.Dr. Brown-Saddler is known for her warm personality and her belief in caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She is excited about participating in a new Piedmont program where she has the time to focus more intently on her patients' long-term health and wellness.In her spare time, Dr. Brown-Saddler enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is also a fitness enthusiast who enjoys boot camps and spin classes as well as outdoor activities. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      William Nicholson
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Interventional Cardiology

      Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Nicholson is an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nicholson has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

      Bradley G. Leshnower
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Leshnower is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Leshnower has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
      Thoracic Surgery

      Emory University School Of Medicine Department Of Ophthalmology

      1365 Clifton Rd NE, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Guyton is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Guyton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

      Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

      When should I see a Rheumatic Fever doctor near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Atlanta, GA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever 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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