George S. Yankey
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 350, 
Columbia, SC 

Overview

Dr. Yankey grew up in Accra, Ghana, before moving to Cleveland, OH, after high school. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Case Western Reserve University.Following medical school, he moved to North Carolina, where he completed his Internal Medicine Residency, General Cardiology Fellowship, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Duke University. He then further specialized with a Structural Cardiology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Board-certified in Internal Medicine and General Cardiology, Dr. Yankey is also board-eligible in Interventional Cardiology. He performs cardiac catheterizations to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease and specializes in minimally invasive heart valve replacement and repair procedures, including TAVR and Mitraclip. Additionally, Dr. Yankey performs other structural heart procedures such as Watchman and ASD/PFO closures.His clinical interests focus on coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and structural heart disease.

His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Interventional Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Columbia Medical Park DT III
1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29204

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. George S. Yankey

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You can book an appointment with Dr. George S. Yankey by calling their office at 803-409-7170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. George S. Yankey a top-rated expert for Aortic Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George S. Yankey is classified as an Experienced expert for Aortic Regurgitation, 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. George S. Yankey specialize in?

While Dr. George S. Yankey is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.

Does Dr. George S. Yankey participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. George S. Yankey has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. George S. Yankey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. George S. Yankey accept my insurance?

Dr. George S. Yankey accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-409-7170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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