Overview
Dr. Adrian Van Bakel graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1981, completing a Ph.D. in pharmacology from that institution in 1983. He completed internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina and has been on the faculty at MUSC since 1991. Dr. Van Bakel served as the Medical Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program from 1991-2017. He has been an integral part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team that has achieved excellent results in the areas of clinical heart failure management and cardiac transplantation. He is a member of a number of professional societies including: The American College of Physicians; the American Heart Association; the American College of Cardiology; the Heart Failure Society of America; and, the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has served as a manuscript reviewer for several journals, such as: The Journal of Cardiac Failure; The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation; and, The American Journal of Transplantation. Dr. Van Bakel has been the principal investigator of many multi-center clinical trials in congestive heart failure and cardiac transplantation. His research interests include congestive heart failure management, novel immunosuppression strategies and the pharmacogenomics of drug absorption and metabolism.
Dr. Van Bakel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Endoscopy.
Dr. Van Bakel is currently accepting new patients.
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25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel
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Is Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel a top-rated expert for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel is classified as an Advanced expert for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel specialize in?
While Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel accept my insurance?
Dr. Adrian B. Van Bakel accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1952 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- CardiomyopathyDr. Van Bakel isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Van Bakel isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
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- EndoscopyDr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Van Bakel isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).