Summary

Dr. Melvin Echols is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and brings 24 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Echols is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Echols is affiliated with UNC Health Southeastern and practices in Lumberton, North Carolina. His expertise includes treating conditions such as athlete's heart syndrome and managing patients with altered consciousness levels. He performs specialized heart procedures including contrast echocardiography and angiograms to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Patients have given Dr. Echols an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Morehouse School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols has 4 locations

Southeastern Cardiology & Cardiovascular Of Lumberton

2936 N Elm St Ste 102Lumberton, NC 28358
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

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols

3288 Moanalua RdHonolulu, HI 96819

Camp Creek Comprehensive Care Center

3896 Princeton Lakes Way SWAtlanta, GA 30331
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Grady Memorial Hospital

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SeAtlanta, GA 30303

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Dr. Melvin Ray Echols, MDDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. William Edward Buchanan, MDDr. Jennifer Kate Stoddard, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
24 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Lumberton , NCCambridge , MARaeford , NCPinehurst , NC
Med School: Morehouse School Of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvin Ray Echols

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melvin Ray Echols has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cancer
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Prostate Diseases (Prostatic Diseases)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Echols' NPI number is 1962410746.

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