Summary

Dr. Omer Shedd specializes in cardiovascular disease with particular expertise in heart rhythm disorders. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Shedd pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Florida, completing programs in cardiology and electrophysiology. With 28 years of experience treating heart conditions, he holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is both a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS). He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shedd practices at CaroMont Heart & Vascular in Gastonia, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Caromont Regional Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating complex heart rhythm problems, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. He performs specialized procedures such as electrocardiograms and ambulatory heart monitoring to diagnose rhythm disorders, and implants devices like ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators) to protect patients from dangerous heart rhythms. Patients rate Dr. Shedd 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 28 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Florida
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

CaroMont Heart & Vascular - Gastonia

2555 Court Dr Ste 200Gastonia, NC 28054
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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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
28 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, English, German, French
Gastonia , NCCambridge , MACharlotte , NCCharlotte , NC
Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Omer Shedd

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Omer Shedd has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Omer Shedd has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Defibrillator Implant
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Omer Shedd is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2004 and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2002.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Florida, University of Florida, Electrophysiology, FL, USA in 2005, and University of Florida, Cardiology, FL, USA in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University, Internal Medicine, TN, USA in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1998.

NPI Number

Omer Shedd's NPI number is 1346252905.

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Omer Shedd speaks English.
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