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Dr. William Buchanan, MD

Cardiology* Age 64
Dr. William Buchanan, MD
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Dr. William Buchanan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. William Buchanan, MD

Cardiology* Age 64
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. William Buchanan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

About

Dr. William Buchanan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Wilmington, NC and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1986 and completed a residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.They currently practice at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Main and are affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Pender Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Dr. Buchanan has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buchanan received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Buchanan is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Main
    1415 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Experience and Background Check

Shortness of Breath
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Shortness of Breath
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Shortness of Breath
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperlipidemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
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)
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nausea
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Endocarditis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Tachycardia
Thrush
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Impella Device
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Treadmill Stress Test

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buchanan
3.7
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Patient Reviews
Oct 11, 2022
THE VA SENT ME TO HIM BECAUSE OF A NEGETIVE EKG AND HE ORDERED A ECHO CARDO AND NUCULAR STRESS TEST....I HAD 75% BLOCKAGE I A MAIN ARTERY SO HE PUT IN TWO STENTSABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND I FEEL 100% BETTER..THE OR ROOM STAFF WERE LIKE A TOP NASCAR PIT CREW AND THE NURSES IN POST OP WERE GREAT...WENT HOME THE NEXT DAY...WOULD GIVE A 10 STAR RATING IF POSSIBLE
ROBERT RAINEY — Oct 11, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. William Buchanan, MD is a cardiology specialist in Wilmington, NC and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1986. He specializes in Cardiology.
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
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
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bowman Gray
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Buchanan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buchanan's profile.

Dr. William Buchanan, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Pender Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System.

Yes, Dr. William Buchanan, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Buchanan has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    240 Hospital Dr NE, Bolivia, NC

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St, Burgaw, NC

  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System

    500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC

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