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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD
3.9 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Cardiology* Age 55
Garner, NC
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD works in Garner, NC as a Cardiologist and has 28 years experience.

They are board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Atkeson completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Atkeson has has worked on more claims relating to Hypertension, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Atkeson has received an average rating of 3.9 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. They are affiliated with Johnston Health. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkeson practices at North Carolina Heart & Vascular (Garner) in Garner, NC and has additional offices in Smithfield, NC, Raleigh, NC and Clayton, NC.

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    400 Health Park Dr # 120, Garner, NC 27529
  2. 2 Johnston UNC Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
  3. 3 Smithfield Heart and Vascular Associates
    910 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
  4. 4 North Carolina Heart and Vascular
    2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 400, Raleigh, NC 27607
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5 Wake Heart and Vascular Associates P.A.
    2076 NC Highway 42 W Ste 100, Clayton, NC 27520

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atkeson
3.9
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 31, 2024
When my late husband was taken care by Dr Atkeson, my hubby already had a very advance heart condition. He is very thorough, knowledgeable , best part he listens , does his best for his patients. . God bless him.
Peralta — Mar 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Fdtn
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Atkeson accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Atkeson's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Atkeson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Atkeson accepts here.

Dr. Atkeson frequently sees patients for Hypertension, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia.

Dr. Atkeson has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 32 times.

Dr. Atkeson is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Atkeson has been practicing as a Cardiologist for 28 years.

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