
Overview
Dr. Lone is an esteemed board-certified interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at the MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center. He previously served in the same roles at LifePoint, Providence Hospital and South Carolina Heart Center, and as director of echocardiography previously. In addition, he served as a clinical assistant professor at USC School of Medicine, Columbia, SC.Dr. Lone is a Fellow of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the American College of Physicians. (FACP). He has completed several clinical studies and is currently involved in many research studies in cardiology and peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Lone received a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir. He did a postdoctoral fellowship and was a registrar in internal medicine at the same institute. He then served as a senior resident in internal medicine at SK Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Lone was a recipient of National Merit Scholarship and was honored with Gold Medals for First Rank in Physiology, Otorhinolaryngology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and two Certificates of Merit from Government Medical College.Dr. Lone did his residency in internal medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine affiliated Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY., followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and later fellowship in interventional cardiology at State University of New York / Downstate Health Sciences Center Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Lone has been consistently one of the busiest interventional cardiovascular specialists in Carolinas performing drug coated balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, shock wave lithotripsy and stenting.Attributing his success to his teachers and mentors, Dr. Lone remains passionate about caring for his patients and saving lives.
Dr. Lone is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lone is currently accepting new patients.
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506 North Street, Bamberg, SC 29003
2001 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29204
506 North Street, Bamberg, SC 29003
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bashir A. Lone
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bashir A. Lone?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bashir A. Lone by calling their office at 803-245-6290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bashir A. Lone a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bashir A. Lone is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Bashir A. Lone specialize in?
While Dr. Bashir A. Lone is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Bashir A. Lone participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bashir A. Lone has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Bashir A. Lone's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bashir A. Lone accept my insurance?
Dr. Bashir A. Lone accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-245-6290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Lone isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Lone isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Lone isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Lone isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Lone isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
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- ApoplexyDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Heart AttackDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- NecrosisDr. Lone isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Lone isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.

