Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What's the difference between a cardiologist and a vascular doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below: A cardiologist is a medical specialist in heart disease and often sees pts with vascular problem in their legs, abdomens, and necks. A vascular doctor may be a medical doctor but is more often a surgeon and specializes in operating on the blood vessels in the legs, abdomen, and neck. A cardiothoracic surgeon operates on hearts
Answered 4/2/2019
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can i just walk in to see a cardiologist or does my doctor have to refer me?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I'm 18 male, BPM still up 100-130 at rest. I've seen cardiologist and doc, they tell me i'm fine?! i excercise alot, BPM gets to 180-190. Im scared!
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hello. I've been sent to several specialists to rule out other possible causes/issues in order to reach a true diagnosis of CRPS. I have seen a cardiologist who said my issues were not vascular in nature. Considering what I'm dealing with, would it behoov
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why would my doctor refer me to a cardiologist? Is there something going on with my heart?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What is the difference between a cardiologist and a vascular doctor?
Is there a difference between a cardiologist and a vascular surgeon?
What is the difference between a Cardiologist and a Vascular Surgeon? What are their roles?
Dear Doctor. I have an apple watch ECG of myself and my girlfriends heart rhythm. There is a huge difference, my look more normal. I am concerned on her behalf. Could a cardiologist tell me if there is anything to worry about?
Just who does heart attack surgery? A cardiovascular doctor? Interventional cardiologist? Thoracic & Cardiac surgeon? Differences?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
