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Dr. Walter Parham, MD

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Dr. Walter Parham, MD is a Cardiologist in Mount Vernon, IL.
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Dr. Walter Parham, MD

Cardiology* Age 53
Mount Vernon, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Walter Parham, MD is a Cardiologist in Mount Vernon, IL.

About

Dr. Parham graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS. Dr. Walter Parham, MD is a Cardiologist in Mount Vernon, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Parham currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Salem Township Hospital, Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Hamilton Memorial Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia. Dr. Parham has experience treating conditions like Chest Pain, Pericardial Disease and Atherosclerosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Parham received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Parham's office accepts new patients. Dr. Parham is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest Pain
Pericardial Disease
Atherosclerosis
Chest Pain
Pericardial Disease
Atherosclerosis
Chest Pain
Pericardial Disease
Atherosclerosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Syncope
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Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Tetralogy of Fallot
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
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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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ssm Health Medical Group-Samaritan Way-Heart & Vascular Services
    2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 220, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 899-3900
  2. 2 Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital-Mt. Vernon
    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 242-4600

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Apr 28, 2024
Even though the visits are short, I never feel rushed
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • 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. Walter Parham, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Parham's profile.

Dr. Parham frequently treats the following conditions: Chest Pain, Pericardial Disease and Atherosclerosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Parham, MD is affiliated with Salem Township Hospital, Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Hamilton Memorial Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia.

Yes, Dr. Walter Parham, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Salem Township Hospital

    1201 Ricker Rd, Salem, IL

  • Franklin Hospital

    201 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • Hamilton Memorial Hospital

    611 S Marshall Ave, Mc Leansboro, IL

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia

    400 N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL