Overview
Heather Saavedra is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Saavedra is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, Croup, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Saavedra is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
705 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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. Heather R. Saavedra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather R. Saavedra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather R. Saavedra by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather R. Saavedra a top-rated expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather R. Saavedra is classified as an Advanced expert for Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), 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. Heather R. Saavedra specialize in?
While Dr. Heather R. Saavedra is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Asthma in Children, and Croup. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Heather R. Saavedra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather R. Saavedra has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). You can view a list of Dr. Heather R. Saavedra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather R. Saavedra accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather R. Saavedra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 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
- Advanced
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- CroupDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Croup.
- DiarrheaDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Scarlet FeverDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Scarlet Fever.
- Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Saavedra isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.