Overview
Karthik Mekala is an Interventional Cardiologist in Longview, Texas. Dr. Mekala is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Insufficiency, Atherectomy, and Lithotripsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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707 E. Marshall Ave., Longview, TX 75601
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. Karthik Mekala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karthik Mekala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karthik Mekala by calling their office at 903-315-4880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karthik Mekala a top-rated expert for Peripheral Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karthik Mekala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Peripheral Artery Disease, 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. Karthik Mekala specialize in?
While Dr. Karthik Mekala is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Artery Disease, Venous Insufficiency, and Arterial Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Karthik Mekala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karthik Mekala has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Karthik Mekala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karthik Mekala accept my insurance?
Dr. Karthik Mekala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 903-315-4880 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.
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Mekala isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Mekala isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Mekala isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Mekala isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Mekala isDistinguished. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Mekala isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Mekala isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Mekala isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Mekala isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- AtherectomyDr. Mekala isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.