
Overview
"Dr. Ben Culp was encouraged to become a doctor by his father and brother, both of whom worked in medicine. He chose to specialize in cardiology because ""it provides a mixture of everything I enjoy about medicine, from establishing relationships with patients over time to integrating new technology into my practice."" He chose to come to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute because it gave him the opportunity to practice with progressive techniques. ""My philosophy is to maximize patients' overall quality of life,"" he says, ""and to keep them independent as long as possible.""".
Dr. Culp is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2050 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
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. Benjamin C. Culp
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin C. Culp?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin C. Culp by calling their office at 423-230-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin C. Culp a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin C. Culp is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Benjamin C. Culp specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin C. Culp is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Benjamin C. Culp participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin C. Culp has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin C. Culp's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin C. Culp accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin C. Culp accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-230-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Culp isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- ApoplexyDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.


