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Dr. Beker Melek, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Dr. Beker Melek, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Beker Melek, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Covington, LA.
Dr. Beker Melek, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Beker Melek, MD

Cardiology* Age 61
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Beker Melek, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Beker Melek, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Covington, LA and has 37 years experience. They graduated from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY / CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY in 1987 and completed a residency at Eastern VA Medical School.They currently practice at St. Tammany Cardiovascular Care and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Melek received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Melek also speaks German and Turkish. Dr. Melek is board certified in Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Tammany Cardiovascular Care
    1006 S Harrison St, Covington, LA 70433
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Hypertension
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Hyperlipidemia
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
High Cholesterol
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vein Diseases
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Venous Reflux
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ankle–Brachial Index Test
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Duplex Ultrasound
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Imaging
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
CT Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Implantable Loop Recorder
Lower Extremity Peripheral Ultrasound
Non-Invasive Vascular Testing for Venous Diseases
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Right Heart Catheterization (Swan-Ganz)
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Treadmill Stress Test
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vein Ablation
Vein Treatment

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3.3
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Apr 14, 2022
I was a new patient. He spent time to review my history and formulated a plan of care. He answered all my questions. I feel like he took an interest in my case. I am confident I am receiving good care.
— Apr 14, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • ``I think we made significant progress over the years, but still much work is to be done to increase awareness and encourage access to health care,`` he said.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Beker Melek, MD is a cardiology specialist in Covington, LA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY / CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY in 1987. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Languages Spoken
German
Turkish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY / CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Eastern VA Medical School
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eastern VA Medical School
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Beker Melek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Melek's profile.

Dr. Beker Melek, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Beker Melek, MD holds board certification in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Melek has over 37 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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