Rizwan Tahir
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Dr. Tahir is a board-certified and fellowship-trained physician specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He attended Rawalpindi Medical College, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana. Dr. Tahir completed his fellowships at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He speaks English, Hindi and Urdu.

Dr. Tahir is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Rawalpindi Medical College, 2004 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Urb, 2011

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Cardiology
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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. Rizwan Tahir

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Tahir?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Tahir by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rizwan Tahir a top-rated expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rizwan Tahir is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypertensive Heart 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. Rizwan Tahir specialize in?

While Dr. Rizwan Tahir is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Rizwan Tahir participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rizwan Tahir has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertensive Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Rizwan Tahir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rizwan Tahir accept my insurance?

Dr. Rizwan Tahir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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