Summary

Dr. Ernest Africano is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internal medicine physician with 51 years of experience caring for patients with heart and circulation conditions. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Africano is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

Dr. Africano practices at Maryland Cardiology Associates in Greenbelt, Maryland. He treats patients with cardiac arrhythmia, palpitations, and high blood pressure. His expertise includes performing heart imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, as well as electrocardiograms to evaluate heart rhythm and function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 51 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French, English
  • Howard University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Maryland Cardiology Associates

7474 Greenway Center Dr Ste 1100Greenbelt, MD 20770
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 DiseaseCritical Care MedicineCritical Care MedicineInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
51 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English, Amharic
Greenbelt , MDWashington , DCBaltimore , MDAlexandria , VA
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Yonsei University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ernest Africano

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ernest Africano has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ernest Africano has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Howard University Hospital

Medical School

Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ernest Africano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Ernest Africano's office located?
Dr. Ernest Africano's office is located at 7474 Greenway Center Dr Ste 1100, Greenbelt, MD, 20770.
What languages does Dr. Ernest Africano speak?
Dr. Ernest Africano speaks Spanish, French, and English.
Does Dr. Ernest Africano accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ernest Africano accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ernest Africano?
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