Overview
Vera Bittner is a Cardiologist in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Bittner has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 251 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham,, AL 35233
701 19th St S, Birmingham,, AL 35233
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. Vera Bittner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vera Bittner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vera Bittner by calling their office at 205-801-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vera Bittner a top-rated expert for Acute Coronary Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vera Bittner is classified as an Elite expert for Acute Coronary Syndrome, 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. Vera Bittner specialize in?
While Dr. Vera Bittner is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, and Unstable Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Vera Bittner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vera Bittner has published 251 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Coronary Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Vera Bittner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vera Bittner accept my insurance?
Dr. Vera Bittner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-801-8000 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
- Elite
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Bittner isElite. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- AtherosclerosisDr. Bittner isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Bittner isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Bittner isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Bittner isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Bittner isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Bittner isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Bittner isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Heart FailureDr. Bittner isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Bittner isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Bittner isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.