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Dr. Charles Schechter, MD

Cardiology*
4.6 (16)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Charles Schechter, MD

Dr. Charles Schechter, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. They specialize in Cardiology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. Patients rated Dr. Schechter an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Schechter works at Coastal Cardiology Association in Corpus Christi, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Schechter's Office Locations

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    Coastal Cardiology Association
    13725 Northwest Blvd Ste 180, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Coastal Cardiology Association
    613 Elizabeth St Ste 402, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    4.6
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1487654125
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

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    Dr. Charles Schechter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schechter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schechter has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schechter works at Coastal Cardiology Association in Corpus Christi, TX. View the full address on Dr. Schechter’s profile.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Schechter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schechter.

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