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Dr. George Vettiankal, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Lufkin, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. George Vettiankal, MD

Dr. George Vettiankal, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Lufkin, TX. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Trivandrum U, Kerala and is affiliated with Woodland Heights Medical Center. Dr. Vettiankal, completed a residency at Marshall University. Patients rated Dr. Vettiankal an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Vettiankal works at Baylor St. Luke s Medical Group in Lufkin, TX with other offices in Jasper, TX, Livingston, TX and Crockett, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart without Failure and Angina along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vettiankal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Heart Institute of East Texas
    209 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 632-8787
  2. 2
    The Heart Institute of East Texas
    208 Craig St, Jasper, TX 75951 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 489-4769
    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
  3. 3
    Heart Institute of East Texas
    1717 Highway 59 Loop N Ste B, Livingston, TX 77351 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 327-7733
  4. 4
    The Heart Institute of East Texas-Jasper
    1305 S Main St, Jasper, TX 75951 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 632-8787
  5. 5
    The Heart Institute of East Texas-Crockett
    951 E Loop 304 Ste 100, Crockett, TX 75835 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 545-9030
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Woodland Heights Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Angina

Treatment frequency



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Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Angina
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Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Endocarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1245211879
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Marshall University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Marshall University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center|Medical College Trivandrum
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Trivandrum U, Kerala
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Vettiankal has seen patients for Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart without Failure and Angina, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vettiankal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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