Summary

Dr. Richard Happel is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his MD and PhD from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in Charleston. He completed his residency training through the OMNEE/Carilion Clinic Program and pursued specialized cardiovascular disease fellowships at Carilion Health System, Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he also completed internal medicine training. With 42 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Happel speaks English.

Dr. Happel is affiliated with Wythe County Community Hospital and practices at Carilion Clinic Cardiology in Wytheville, Virginia. He focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders, breathing difficulties, and high blood pressure. His expertise includes performing specialized heart imaging tests such as contrast echocardiography and standard echocardiograms, along with electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Happel 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Carilion Hlth Sys, Cardiovascular Diseases; Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Carilion Clinic Cardiology - Holston Rd.

1150 Holston RdWytheville, VA 24382
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
42 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Wytheville , VARoanoke , VAGalax , VAGalax , VA
Med School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Boston Medical Center, Boston MA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard D. Happel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard D. Happel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard D. Happel has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Carilion Hlth Sys, Cardiovascular Diseases; Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
OMNEE/Carilion Clinic Program

Medical School

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston ScGraduated in 1984
Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Richard D. Happel affiliated with?
Dr. Richard D. Happel is affiliated with Wythe County Community Hospital.
Does Dr. Richard D. Happel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard D. Happel accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard D. Happel speak?
Dr. Richard D. Happel speaks English.
Does Dr. Richard D. Happel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard D. Happel has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Richard D. Happel accepting new patients?
Dr. Richard D. Happel is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Richard D. Happel's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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