Expertise in
20
conditions
Expertise in
20
conditions
St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 
Athens,, GA 

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.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Hospital Affiliations

St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital
St Mary's Hospital
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC
Northside Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.
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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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.

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