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Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Sharpsburg, GA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD is a Cardiologist in Sharpsburg, GA.

About

Dr. Vellanikaran graduated from VRIJE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1979 and completed a residency at Saint Agnes Hospital.Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD is a Cardiologist in Sharpsburg, GA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Vellanikaran currently practices at Piedmont Hospital and are affiliated with Piedmont Newnan, Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Vellanikaran has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vellanikaran received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Vellanikaran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vellanikaran is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Chest Pain
Endocarditis
Shortness of Breath
Chest Pain
Endocarditis
Shortness of Breath
Chest Pain
Endocarditis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Central Cyanosis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
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
Immunization Administration
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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    Cigna
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Aetna HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 PHI of Sharpsburg
    20 Francis Way Ste 101, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
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May 19, 2016
I had chest pains and ended up in the er. Dr Vellanikaran was exceptionally professional, had a calming bedside manor, and quickly & accurately diagnosed my issue. I highly recommend him!
John S in Newnan GA — May 19, 2016
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • VRIJE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Johns Medical College Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Agnes Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Deborah Heart & Lung Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vellanikaran's profile.

Dr. Vellanikaran frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Newnan, Piedmont Hospital and Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Vellanikaran, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Newnan

    745 Poplar Rd, Newnan, GA

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital

    1255 Highway 54 W, Fayetteville, GA