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Dr. Michael Wheat, MD

Cardiology*
4.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Valparaiso, IN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Wheat, MD

Dr. Michael Wheat, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Valparaiso, IN. They specialize in Cardiology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with Northwest Health- Starke, St. Mary Medical Center, Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus and Northwest Health- Porter. Patients rated Dr. Wheat an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Wheat works at Practice in Valparaiso, IN with other offices in Chesterton, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna 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. Wheat's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwest Medical Group - Cardiology Highway 6
    85 E US Highway 6 Ste 300, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 727-6337
  2. 2
    Office
    809 Laporte Ave # B, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 263-4977
  3. 3
    Steel Family Health Care Center
    2022 Kelle Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 531-9419
  4. 4
    Northwest Medical Group Primary Care Chesterton
    650 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 926-7755

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  • Northwest Health- Starke
  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus
  • Northwest Health- Porter

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    About Dr. Michael Wheat, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487676904
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Michael Wheat, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wheat is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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