The 20 Best Heart Bypass Surgery Doctors Near Me

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Chirdeep K. Patel
Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery

Dr. Chirdeep K. Patel

Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, 
Allentown, PA 
17 Years of Experience

Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I believe in patient education first and foremost. Every decision regarding your care should be a team approach with you playing a central role. My goal is to provide you the highest quality of care. I strive to treat every patient as a family member. | Why I entered medicine | I get tremendous satisfaction from taking care of sick patients. I never found another profession that provided me with the same feeling. | Community involvement | I am a big believer in educating patients on ways to prevent heart disease. I consider your understanding of atherosclerosis and prevention of coronary artery disease a personal goal of mine. | Personal interests | In my free time, I love watching and playing sports.

Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Lithotripsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2009, 2009
Residency
Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2012
Specialties
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Fellowships
Cardiovascular Disease, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2015
Interventional Cardiology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA- 2016
Advanced Interventional Cardiology, Henry Ford St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI- 2021
Hospital Affiliations
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Reading Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gujarati 
Hindi
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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

LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-3110
Other Locations
LVPG Cardiology-Macungie
3371 State Route 100, 3rd Floor, Macungie, PA 18062
Call: 610-402-3110

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.


6 Total Publications

Intravascular lithotripsy compared with rotational atherectomy for calcified coronary lesions: A meta-analysis of outcomes.
Intravascular lithotripsy compared with rotational atherectomy for calcified coronary lesions: A meta-analysis of outcomes.
Journal: Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions
Published: August 23, 2023
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 (57.3 miles away)
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Philippe Genereux is a Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Genereux is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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Jefferson Cardiac Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (46.6 miles away)
215-955-6996
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

John Entwistle is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Entwistle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Entwistle is currently accepting new patients.

Konstadinos A. Plestis
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Konstadinos A. Plestis
General Surgery | Cardiology
Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
Dr. Konstadinos A. Plestis
General Surgery | Cardiology

Jefferson Cardiac Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 9, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (46.6 miles away)
215-955-6996
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Konstadinos Plestis is a Cardiologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Plestis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Plestis is currently accepting new patients.

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      • Angioplasty
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