Alex B. Garton
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
830 Norland Avenue, 
Chambersburg, PA 

Overview

Alex B. Garton, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Garton completed his fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center, residency at Lehigh Valley and medical degree at Creighton University.

Dr. Garton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Creighton University, 2009

Residency

Lehigh Valley Hospital GME

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Fellowships

Lankenau Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Carlisle
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
830 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Other Locations
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
2808 Old Post Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
900 Century Drive, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex B. Garton

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Is Dr. Alex B. Garton a top-rated expert for Endocarditis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex B. Garton is classified as an Advanced expert for Endocarditis, 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. Alex B. Garton specialize in?

While Dr. Alex B. Garton is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Alex B. Garton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alex B. Garton has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Alex B. Garton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alex B. Garton accept my insurance?

Dr. Alex B. Garton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-217-6881 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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