Overview
Meet Doug Packer, a doctor who knew from a young age he wanted to work in cardiology, and after attending Duke knew he wanted to work in electrophysiology. He loves to share his knowledge with patients, not only to help them live their healthiest lives possible, but to educate them and his colleagues so that knowledge can continue to help them and others.
Dr. Packer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 180 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5121 South Cottonwood Street, Building 1, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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. Douglas L. Packer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas L. Packer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas L. Packer by calling their office at 801-507-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas L. Packer a top-rated expert for Cardiac Ablation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas L. Packer is classified as an Elite expert for Cardiac Ablation, 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. Douglas L. Packer specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas L. Packer is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Ablation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Douglas L. Packer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas L. Packer has published 180 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Ablation. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas L. Packer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas L. Packer accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas L. Packer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-507-4000 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
- Elite
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Packer isElite. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Packer isElite. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Packer isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Packer isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- MediastinitisDr. Packer isDistinguished. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Packer isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- AngioplastyDr. Packer isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Packer isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Packer isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Experienced
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Packer isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Packer isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Packer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Packer isExperienced. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.