Frank R. Arko
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions

Overview

Frank Arko is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Arko is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Arko is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Texas A&M University

Residency

Texas A&M University

Specialties

Vascular Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Fellowships

Stanford University

Hospital Affiliations

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Atrium Health Cleveland
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health

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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth
1237 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204
Other Locations
Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Shelby
111 W. Grover St., Shelby, NC 28150

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Arko has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Angioplasty
Aortic Dissection
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Atherectomy

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. Frank R. Arko

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank R. Arko?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank R. Arko by calling their office at 704-373-0212. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frank R. Arko a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank R. Arko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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. Frank R. Arko specialize in?

While Dr. Frank R. Arko is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Frank R. Arko participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Frank R. Arko has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Frank R. Arko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Frank R. Arko accept my insurance?

Dr. Frank R. Arko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-373-0212 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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