Shivanand Karkal
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Dr. Shivanand Karkal is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in heart disease at the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. One of his goals is to be the best advocate for every patient he sees. His specialties include: Same-day consultation and cardiac testing Echocardiograms Carotid, arterial and venous Doppler testing Treadmill and nuclear stress tests 24-hour holter monitor Dr. Karkal’s Training Dr. Karkal received his medical training at Seth G S Medical College-King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India. After stints in internal medicine, cardiology and neurology, he was board certified in internal medicine at the University of Mumbai. He underwent internal medicine training at the University of California, Long Beach VA Medical Center. His fellowship in clinical and interventional cardiology was performed at Cornell University Medical Center in New York. About Dr. Karkal After a fellowship in medical journalism in San Francisco, Dr. Karkal served as editor of several medical journals and was published in peer-reviewed publications such as the American Heart Journal and Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. He also has written for the Indian edition of Reader’s Digest and had a weekly column in The Sunday Standard, India's largest English language daily. Outside of work, Dr. Karkal enjoys reading, writing and travel, and he uses those interests to connect with his patients. He is fluent in English, Marathi and Hindi.

Dr. Karkal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Ectopic Heartbeat, Angina, and Hypertension.

Dr. Karkal is board certified in American Board Of Cardiology.

Residency

University of California

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Cardiology

Fellowships

Cornell University

Hospital Affiliations

Adventhealth Orlando
Orlando Health
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Anthem BCBS
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  • PPO
AvMed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
  • EPO
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Devoted Health
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EmblemHealth
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Florida Blue
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Freedom Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Options
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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Simply Healthcare
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Spectrum Priority Health
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Sunshine Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Downtown Orlando
2320 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32804
Other Locations
Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Metro West
1507 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando, FL 32835
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Is Dr. Shivanand Karkal a top-rated expert for High Cholesterol?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shivanand Karkal is classified as an Advanced expert for High Cholesterol, 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. Shivanand Karkal specialize in?

While Dr. Shivanand Karkal is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in High Cholesterol, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Shivanand Karkal accept my insurance?

Dr. Shivanand Karkal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-6444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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