
Overview
Vishal Dhulipala is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina.
Dr. Dhulipala is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Dr. Dhulipala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dhulipala is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
100 North Sumter Street, Suite 202, Sumter, SC 29150
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.
MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Laurel St. Medical Pavilion
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Advanced Cardiology Consultants
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MUSC Health Vein Clinic At Laurel St. Pavilion
Dr. Lone is an esteemed board-certified interventional cardiologist and endovascular specialist at the MUSC Health Heart and Vascular Center. He previously served in the same roles at LifePoint, Providence Hospital and South Carolina Heart Center, and as director of echocardiography previously. In addition, he served as a clinical assistant professor at USC School of Medicine, Columbia, SC.Dr. Lone is a Fellow of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the American College of Physicians. (FACP). He has completed several clinical studies and is currently involved in many research studies in cardiology and peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Lone received a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir. He did a postdoctoral fellowship and was a registrar in internal medicine at the same institute. He then served as a senior resident in internal medicine at SK Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Lone was a recipient of National Merit Scholarship and was honored with Gold Medals for First Rank in Physiology, Otorhinolaryngology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and two Certificates of Merit from Government Medical College.Dr. Lone did his residency in internal medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine affiliated Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY., followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and later fellowship in interventional cardiology at State University of New York / Downstate Health Sciences Center Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Lone has been consistently one of the busiest interventional cardiovascular specialists in Carolinas performing drug coated balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, shock wave lithotripsy and stenting.Attributing his success to his teachers and mentors, Dr. Lone remains passionate about caring for his patients and saving lives. Dr. Lone is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Lone is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala by calling their office at 803-434-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala a top-rated expert for Atherectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atherectomy, 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. Vishal R. Dhulipala specialize in?
While Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherectomy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala accept my insurance?
Dr. Vishal R. Dhulipala accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-434-3800 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
- Distinguished
- AtherectomyDr. Dhulipala isDistinguished. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Advanced
- AngioplastyDr. Dhulipala isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- EmbolectomyDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart AttackDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- LithotripsyDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Dhulipala isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.

