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Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee

Cardiology
Dept Of Veteran Affairs
700 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 
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Expertise in
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Dept Of Veteran Affairs
700 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Samuel Mcelwee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Mcelwee is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, Arterial Embolism, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Mcelwee is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Dept of Veteran Affairs
700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Other Locations
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Primary Unloading and Delayed Reperfusion in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The STEMI-DTU Trial
Primary Unloading and Delayed Reperfusion in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The STEMI-DTU Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

21 Total Publications

Ultrasound-Facilitated, Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis for Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Ultrasound-Facilitated, Catheter-Directed Fibrinolysis for Acute Pulmonary Embolism.
Journal: The New England journal of medicine
Published: March 30, 2026
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Is Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee a top-rated expert for Heart Attack?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Attack, 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. Samuel K. Mcelwee specialize in?

While Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Attack, Pulmonary Embolism, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Attack. You can view a list of Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee accept my insurance?

Dr. Samuel K. Mcelwee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-933-8101 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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