Summary

Dr. Kontos received his B.S. in Biology with Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina School of Medicine was also where he obtained his M.D. in 2001.

His Internal Medicine residency was at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology was at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Kontos performs many of his heart catheterizations using the radial artery through the wrist.

He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He has been in private practice with Cardiology Gastroenterology since 2008.

Quick Facts

  • 4.3
  • 25 years of experience
  • 78 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
  • 12 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jimmy Larry Kontos has 2 locations

Grand Strand Heart And Vascular Care

920 Doug White Dr Ste 510Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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25 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Myrtle Beach , SCElizabeth , NJAthens , GALittle River , SC
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Medicine And Health Sciences St Kitts Med School: University Of Medicine And Health Sciences St Kitts
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jimmy Larry Kontos

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - HMO-POS
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - POS
  • AARP - PPO
  • ACE
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aflac
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareSource
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - HMO-POS
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independent Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - Medicare
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Security Life
  • SelectHealth
  • State Farm
  • State Farm - PPO
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HSA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jimmy Larry Kontos has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jimmy Larry Kontos has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Jimmy Kontos is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.
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Dr. Jimmy Kontos speaks English.

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