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Dr. Edward Telfer, MD

Cardiology* Age 64
Dr. Edward Telfer, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Telfer, MD

Cardiology* Age 64
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Telfer, MD is a Cardiologist in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. Telfer graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR. Dr. Edward Telfer, MD is a Cardiologist in Rockford, IL and has 38 years experience. Dr. Telfer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Rochelle Community Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and OSF Saint Paul Medical Center. Dr. Telfer has experience treating conditions like Atrial Flutter and Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Telfer received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Telfer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Telfer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blueprint Health
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiovascular Institute at OSF LLC
    444 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 398-3000
  2. 2 Northern Illinois Sleep Center SC
    2540 Hauser Ross Dr Ste 250, Sycamore, IL 60178
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 754-2458
  3. 3 OSF Saint Paul Medical Center
    1401 E 12th St, Mendota, IL 61342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (309) 691-4410

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Telfer
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 03, 2021
Doctor Telfer is one of the smartest physicians I have ever encountered. As physician myself I was told that there was no one better in Illinois to see other than dr. Telfer, and now I see why. Smart, efficient and helpful in my care. I’m beyond grateful for his care.
— Apr 03, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Telfer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Telfer's profile.

Dr. Telfer frequently treats the following conditions: Atrial Flutter and Ventricular Tachycardia (VT). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Telfer, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Swedish American Hospital, Rochelle Community Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and OSF Saint Paul Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Edward Telfer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

    1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • Rochelle Community Hospital

    900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

    503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL

  • OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

    1401 E 12th St, Mendota, IL