Dr. Alan Blaker graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Dr. Blaker has one office in South Carolina where he specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. Learn more.
Dr. Blaker works with one hundred and sixty-five doctors including Dr. David Bersinger and Dr. James Davidson.
Dr. Blaker is a cardiologist in Florence, trained to deliver extensive treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Blaker may see patients for symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pains or dizziness, among others. Heart conditions that may be diagnosed and remedied by a cardiologist may include arrhythmia, angina, heart aneurysms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects and rheumatic heart disease, to name a few.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Blaker specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Blaker provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Blaker may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Blaker, but only those who participate in Medicare.