Summary

Dr. Douglas Head treats breathing problems, chest pain, and chest problems, and performs cardiac device monitoring, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms. He practices internal medicine and cardiology and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Head is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center and sees patients in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Head 4 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 44 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas Scott Head has 3 locations

Veritas Cardiovascular

5046 Highway 17 Byp S Ste 100Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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 - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605

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44 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Myrtle Beach , SCMyrtle Beach , SCMesquite , TXConway , SC
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Scott Head

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • ACE
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Scott Head has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Scott Head has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiology
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1985 and University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Head's NPI number is 1851383459.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Head affiliated with?
Dr. Douglas Head is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Douglas Head's office located?
Dr. Douglas Head's office is located at 5046 Highway 17 Byp S Ste 100, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588.

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