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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD
3.9 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Clayton, NC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is a Cardiologist in Clayton, NC.

About

Dr. Atkeson graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Duke University Hospital.Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is a Cardiologist in Clayton, NC and has 28 years experience. Dr. Atkeson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rex Hospital and Johnston Health. Dr. Atkeson has experience treating conditions like Hypertension, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Atkeson received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Atkeson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkeson is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Heart Palpitations
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Cardioversion, Elective
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Ebstein's Anomaly
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Wake Heart and Vascular Associates P.A.
    2076 NC Highway 42 W Ste 100, Clayton, NC 27520
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 359-0322
  2. 2 Johnston UNC Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 209-3400
  3. 3 North Carolina Heart and Vascular-Garner
    400 Health Park Dr # 120, Garner, NC 27529
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 250-2260
  4. 4 Smithfield Heart and Vascular Associates
    910 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 989-7909
  5. 5 North Carolina Heart and Vascular
    2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 400, Raleigh, NC 27607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 787-5380
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atkeson
3.9
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 31, 2024
When my late husband was taken care by Dr Atkeson, my hubby already had a very advance heart condition. He is very thorough, knowledgeable , best part he listens , does his best for his patients. . God bless him.
Peralta — Mar 31, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Fdtn
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atkeson's profile.

Dr. Atkeson frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertension, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is affiliated with Rex Hospital and Johnston Health.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

  • Johnston Health

    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC