Summary

Dr. Wakkas Tayara is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated four decades to caring for patients with heart conditions. They earned their medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed residency training at Cleveland Clinic Health System. Dr. Tayara brings extensive experience to their practice and communicates with patients in English, Arabic, French, Urdu, and Portuguese.

Dr. Tayara practices at Memorial Interventional Cardiology in Gulfport, Mississippi, and maintains an affiliation with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast. They focus on treating coronary artery disease and specialized care for women with heart conditions, along with addressing reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Their expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests, contrast heart ultrasounds, and coordinating physical therapy for cardiac recovery. Patients have given Dr. Tayara an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Arabic, French, Urdu, Portuguese
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Memorial Interventional Cardiology

1340 Broad Ave Ste 320Gulfport, MS 39501
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.5 
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40 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic, French, Urdu, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Gulfport , MSOcean Springs , MSBiloxi , MSOcean Springs , MS
Med School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wakkas Tayara

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AETNA (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Ambetter Magnolia Health
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield
  • CHAMP VA
  • CHIP Molina
  • Cigna (Excludes Healthsprings/Cigna Medicare Advantage)
  • First Choice (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • First Health (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Fox Everett (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Healthy Mississippi Medicare Advantage
  • Humana
  • Lockard & Williams (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Magnolia Medicaid
  • Medicaid of Mississippi
  • Medicare
  • Mississippi Physicians Care Network – MPCN (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississipppi
  • Molina Marketplace
  • Optum – VA Community Care Newtork
  • Select Administrative Services (Not all plans or business; call insurance to verify)
  • Tricare Region East
  • TrueCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wakkas Tayara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wakkas Tayara has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

Jinnah Sindh Medical UniversityGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Wakkas Tayara's office located?
Dr. Wakkas Tayara's office is located at 1340 Broad Ave Ste 320, Gulfport, MS, 39501.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wakkas Tayara?
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Does Dr. Wakkas Tayara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Wakkas Tayara accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wakkas Tayara affiliated with?
Dr. Wakkas Tayara is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast.
Does Dr. Wakkas Tayara accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Wakkas Tayara accepts on their Vitals profile.

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