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Dr. Paul David Mcwhirter, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
John Muir Health Physician Network Cardiology 2485 High School Ave Ste 100, Concord, CA 94520
(925) 671-0610

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

When I started my career in internal medicine, cardiac illness was a large part of what I saw. In cardiology, you can make a dramatic difference in someone s life very quickly. For example, it s very rewarding to place a stent in a patient s artery and bring life back to someone who was dying or implant a pacemaker and have a patient exclaim how much more energy and vigor they have. In 25 years of practice, I still marvel at how quickly people can heal. I received my training in cardiology in the Air Force and was fortunate to have worked at the School of Aerospace Medicine. I was part of a team doing extensive cardiac workups on Air Force pilots to ensure they were safe to fly. At that time I was also in charge of the ECG library for the Air Force. As a cardiologist I am certified to diagnose and treat disorders of the circulatory system and the cardiovascular system " the heart, arteries and veins. As an interventional cardiologist I can treat patients with heart problems using advanced procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab. Often these techniques allow patients with heart attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm problems to be treated without the need for major surgery or a long hospital stay. I feel it is a special privilege that my patients allow me to take care of them.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California - 1988

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

John Muir Medical Group
2485 High School Ave Ste 100, Concord, CA 94520
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 - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology

Conditions Addressed

Hypertension (HTN)
Heart Failure
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Valvular Disease
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Endocarditis
Angina Pectoris
Ischemic Heart Disease
Aortic Stenosis
Pericarditis
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Cardiomyopathy
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Conduction Disorders
Aortic Valvular Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Procedures Performed

Cardioversion
Angioplasty
Angioplasty
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardiac Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardiac Rehabilitation

Insurance Accepted

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

Tricare
Palmetto GBA
Health Net
Medicaid
Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Health Plan of San Joaquin
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Humana
Alameda Alliance for Health
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Medicare
Blue Shield of California
UniCare
PacificSource Health Plans
Health Plan of San Mateo
Transamerica
Triwest Healthcare Alliance
Anthem Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health

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Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
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