Expertise in
20
conditions
Expertise in
20
conditions
Rio Grande Cardiovascular And Structural Heart
100 E Ridge Rd Ste A, 
Mcallen, TX 

Overview

Christian Assad is an Interventional Cardiologist in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Assad is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AR

Hospital Affiliations

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart
100 E Ridge Rd Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78503

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.


3 Total Publications

Modified dual guide catheter ("ping-pong") technique to treat left internal mammary artery graft perforation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian Assad

Is Dr. Christian Assad a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian Assad is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Attack, 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. Christian Assad specialize in?

While Dr. Christian Assad is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. Christian Assad participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christian Assad has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Christian Assad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christian Assad accept my insurance?

Dr. Christian Assad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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.

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