A cardiologist (heart doctor) diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels, from high blood pressure and cholesterol to arrhythmias, coronary artery disease and heart failure. Early cardiac evaluation matters: many heart conditions are silent until an event.
For chest pain, palpitations, unexplained breathlessness, fainting, or if you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of heart disease. Sudden severe chest pain is an emergency. Call for urgent help.
The cardiologist reviews your history and risk factors, examines you, and usually performs or orders an ECG; an echocardiogram, stress test or Holter monitor may follow.
Fees vary by doctor, city and type of visit. There is no single fixed price. Each cardiologist profile on Doctera shows the consultation fee upfront when the doctor publishes it, so you can compare doctors, see real-time availability and book in person or by video.