Overview
Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia.
Dr. Avelar is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Avelar is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, Athens,, GA 30606
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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Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nilsson is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erick T. Avelar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erick T. Avelar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erick T. Avelar by calling their office at 706-389-3440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erick T. Avelar a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erick T. Avelar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, 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. Erick T. Avelar specialize in?
While Dr. Erick T. Avelar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Erick T. Avelar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erick T. Avelar has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. You can view a list of Dr. Erick T. Avelar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erick T. Avelar accept my insurance?
Dr. Erick T. Avelar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-389-3440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Avelar isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- FaintingDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac AblationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- COVID-19Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart MurmursDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- VasculitisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.

