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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Mcleod Cardiology Associates Florence 101 William H Johnson St Ste 600, Florence, SC 29506
  • (843) 667-1891

Brief Intro

Dr. Blaker is a summa cum laude graduate of Western Maryland College in Westminster, Maryland. There, he received a BA in Chemistry and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He then finished medical school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and continued at Mercy Medical Center where he completed a residency in Internal Medicine. Dr Blaker went on to complete a three year fellowship in Cardiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology and is a member of the American Medical Association, the Florence Medical Society, the South Carolina Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Association for Nuclear Cardiology and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, and the Society of Angio and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Blaker resides in Florence with his wife, Jill, and has three children: Brian, Danielle, and Marla. In his spare time, Dr. Blaker enjoys racquetball, skiing, and computing.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Jackson Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Mcleod Cardiology Associates Florence
  • 101 William H Johnson St Ste 600, Florence, SC 29506
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

  • Conduction Disorders
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Pericarditis
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
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Procedures Performed

  • Angioplasty
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardioversion
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CHAMPVA
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Health Net
  • Wellcare
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • State Farm
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Tricare
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  • Cancer 13
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 14
  • Orthopedics 27
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 19
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 14
  • Children's Hospital 5
  • Urology 24
  • Psychiatry 24
  • Geriatrics 24
  • Rehabilitation 26
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 6
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 8