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Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is a Cardiologist in Hickory, NC.
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Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Hickory, NC
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41 years of experience
Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is a Cardiologist in Hickory, NC.

About

Dr. McDonald graduated from West Virginia University. Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is a Cardiologist in Hickory, NC and has 41 years experience. Dr. McDonald currently practices at Hickory Cardiology Associates and are affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Hypertension and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McDonald received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. McDonald's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertension
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperlipidemia
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
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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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
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    Blue Network S PPO
  • Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiology Physicians Corp. LLC
    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 324-4804
  2. 2 Fryecare Pain Management
    1041 Morganton Blvd SW # 200, Lenoir, NC 28645
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 754-1919
  3. 3 Frye Regional Medical Center
    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 261-0009
  4. 4 DLP Cardiology Associates LLC
    2660 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 261-0009

Patient Satisfaction

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

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Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. McDonald frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertension and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ralph McDonald, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC