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Dr. Vera Bittner, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Dr. Vera Bittner, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Vera Bittner, MD is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Vera Bittner, MD

Cardiology* Age 67
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Vera Bittner, MD is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Bittner graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Dr. Vera Bittner, MD is a Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Bittner currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. At present, Dr. Bittner received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Bittner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bittner is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
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
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
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    701 19th Street Ensley, Birmingham, AL 35218
  2. 2 UAB Hospital Birmingham
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  3. 3 Office
    501 19th Street Ensley Dept Of, Birmingham, AL 35218
  4. 4 Office
    701 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  5. 5 The Kirklin Clinic
    2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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3.7
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vera Bittner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bittner's profile.

Dr. Vera Bittner, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vera Bittner, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL