Summary

Dr. Wakkas Tayara specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients throughout the Gulf Coast region. They earned their medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University and completed residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Health System. With four decades of experience in cardiology, Dr. Tayara brings extensive knowledge to complex heart conditions. They communicate with patients in English, Arabic, French, Urdu, and Portuguese.

Dr. Tayara practices at Memorial Interventional Cardiology in Gulfport, Mississippi, and maintains hospital privileges at Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast. They treat patients with coronary artery disease and heart muscle blood flow problems, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease affecting women. Dr. Tayara performs diagnostic heart testing including electrocardiograms and specialized echocardiography using contrast imaging. Patients have rated their care at 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.
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Overview based on verified provider data

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

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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Wakkas Tayara, MDDr. Michael Cullen Cunningham, MDDr. Gilberto Patino, MDDr. Mark Stephen Pollet, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
40 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic, French, Urdu, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English
Gulfport , MSOcean Springs , MSKeesler Afb , MSBaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Wakkas Tayara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Wakkas Tayara holds an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in 1986.

NPI Number

Wakkas Tayara's NPI number is 1710916564.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wakkas Tayara's office located?
Wakkas Tayara's office is located at 1340 Broad Ave Ste 320, Gulfport, MS, 39501.
Is Wakkas Tayara accepting new patients?
Wakkas Tayara is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Wakkas Tayara's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Wakkas Tayara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Wakkas Tayara has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Wakkas Tayara affiliated with?
Wakkas Tayara is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital Gulf Coast.
How can I make an appointment with Wakkas Tayara?
You can find contact information for Wakkas Tayara here on Vitals.

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