The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in Longview, TX

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors near Longview, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Longview, TX. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Christopher Boylan
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Good Shepherd Heart & Vascular Institute

    707 E. Marshall Ave., 
    Longview, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Boylan is a Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Boylan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Karthik Mekala
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Good Shepherd Heart & Vascular Institute

    707 E. Marshall Ave., 
    Longview, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthik Mekala is an Interventional Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Mekala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Insufficiency, Atherectomy, and Lithotripsy.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Heart & Vascular Institute

    707 E Marshall Ave Ste 508, 
    Longview, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shafik Hanna is an Interventional Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Hanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Peripheral Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Lawrence Roe Jr
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    703 E. Marshall Ave., Suite 1001, Suite 1001, 
    Longview, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Roe Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Longview, Texas. Dr. Roe Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Heart & Vascular Institute

    707 E Marshall Ave, 
    Longview, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Assaf is an Interventional Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Assaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Angina, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Heart & Vascular Institute

    707 E Marshall Ave, 
    Longview, TX 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayman Elbadawi is an Interventional Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Elbadawi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Pulmonary Medicine

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Neurology In Longview

    703 E Marshall Ave Ste 5008, 
    Longview, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Macander is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Longview, Texas. Dr. Macander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Associated Clinicians Of East Texas

    707 Hollybrook Dr, 
    Longview, TX 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr David Jayakar received his medical degree with honors atMadras Medical College in Madras, India and immigrated tothe United States in 1991. Shortly thereafter, he completedhis surgical residency at SUNY-Downstate, NY. He thenonward completed his fellowship at the University ofArizona, Tucson. He began his practice at the University ofChicago and entered private practise since 2003.Dr Jayakar is certified by the American Board of ThoracicSurgery and General Surgery. He belongs to numerousmedical professional societies and is the recipient ofnumerous awards. Dr Jayakar has had various positions ofleadership in hospital programs. He has performed manyinnovative life saving surgical procedures that has benefitedmany patients.At University of Chicago he perfected Beating Heart surgeryand have trained many surgeons to perform the same. As aDirector at St Catherine Hospital, East Chicago he introducedHigh risk cardiac surgery, Beating heart bypass surgery, Minimally invasive Valve surgery andArrhythmia surgery. He performed the world’s first RF ablation on a beating heart using CobraAdhere to cure Atrial Fibrillation in the United States. He pioneered performing Nonsternotomy cardiac surgeries on a beating heart. He also introduced Beating heart valvesurgeries and is credited to have a large series of patients who have benefited from hisprocedures. He briefly worked at St Vincent's hospital and performed many Beating heartprocedures benefiting many patients and families.After successfully launching the program he relocated to Longview, Texas to start an adultcardiac surgical program specializing in minimally invasive cardiac, vascular and thoracicsurgery. Under his leadership the program grew 370 % over a span of 5 years and attractspatients from various cities and towns. He developed the “Second opinion program” andpatients who did not have options in other institutions travel to get a “Second opinion”.Repeatedly they have had good outcomes from surgical procedures and currently Dr Jayakarhas plans to expand his offices to nearby cities and state. To date, he has performed over 2000beating heart cardiothoracic surgeries. Many years he has achieved 0% mortality for bypasssurgeries. As one of the world’s leading experts in beating heart surgery, he is frequently aninvited speaker for various national, international scientific meetings. Dr Jayakar has traveledthe world offering his services and guidance to surgeons and institutions willing to engage inminimally invasive cardiac procedures and establishing world renowned cardiac surgicalprograms. The hospital under his leadership and collaboration with Cardiology has the largestseries of TAVI, Mitraclip TVARs and complex Endo AAA. Dr. Jayakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Office

    709 Hollybrook Dr Ste 2301, 
    Longview,, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Germanwala is a Cardiologist in Longview,, Texas. Dr. Germanwala 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, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Longview, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Longview, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Longview, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctors near Longview, 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor near Longview, 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 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 Longview, 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 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 Longview, TX?

    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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