Summary

Dr. Armistead Wellford is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated 42 years to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He completed his medical training at Barry University in Florida and pursued specialized fellowship training at Army Medical College in Pakistan. His extensive residency training took place at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he developed his expertise in cardiovascular care. Dr. Wellford is board-certified with Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) credentials and provides care in English.

Dr. Wellford practices at Northeast Baptist Hospital and sees patients at Baptist Heart & Vascular in San Antonio, Texas. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His diagnostic expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have rated Dr. Wellford 4.8 out of 5 stars for his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 42 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Baptist Heart & Vascular

8715 Village Dr Ste 205San Antonio, TX 78217
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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San Antonio , TXKaty , TXHouston , TXSAN ANTONIO , TX
Med School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Armistead Wellford

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - EPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - HMO
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Armistead Wellford has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Armistead Wellford has the following 5 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Armistead Wellford holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Residency

Completed their residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Program, New Hanover Medical center, and New Hanover Meml Hosp.

Medical School

Graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL in 1984.

NPI Number

Armistead Wellford's NPI number is 1568553733.

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Armistead Wellford is affiliated with NORTHEAST BAPTIST HOSPITAL.
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