Cardiologists often work closely with other specialists who share many of the same patients. We can assist these physician types with their patient acquisition needs as well. Some examples include:
- Primary care physicians: Cardiologists often collaborate with primary care doctors to manage patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Internists: Internists are specialists in internal medicine and often work with cardiologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Endocrinologists: Endocrinologists specialize in conditions related to hormones, such as diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Pulmonologists: Pulmonologists specialize in conditions related to the lungs, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can be associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Electrophysiologists: Electrophysiologists specialize in heart rhythm disorders, which can be related to cardiovascular disease.
- Vascular Surgeons: Vascular surgeons specialize in conditions related to blood vessels, such as peripheral artery disease, which can be related to cardiovascular disease.
- Interventional radiologists: Interventional radiologists specialize in using imaging to guide procedures to treat conditions related to blood vessels, such as blocked coronary artery.
- Neurologists: Neurologists specialize in conditions related to the brain and nervous system, such as stroke, which can be related to cardiovascular disease.
- Nephrologists: Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease, and patients with kidney disease are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Some examples of conditions that may be managed by both a cardiologist and nephrologist include hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. Additionally, patients who have had a kidney transplant or are on dialysis may also be managed by both a nephrologist and a cardiologist to ensure that their overall health is optimal.