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Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.7 (46)
Map Pin Small Richardson, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Ammar Jr, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Richardson, TX. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from West Virginia University and is affiliated with Medical City Denton, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Denton and Muenster Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ammar Jr, completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Chief Resident. Patients rated Dr. Ammar Jr an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Ammar Jr works at HeartPlace in Richardson, TX with other offices in Plano, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Ammar Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    HeartPlace Methodist Richardson
    3001 E President George Bush Hwy Ste 175, Richardson, TX 75082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 635-5701
    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
  2. 2
    HeartPlace Baylor Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 500, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 941-3100
    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
  3. 3
    Texas Vein Health
    6124 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 378-9560

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Medical City Denton
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Denton
  • Muenster Memorial Hospital

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Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
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Hyperlipidemia
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Hypertensive Heart Disease
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
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Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
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Sinus Bradycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Arthritis of the Elbow
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Atrial Septal Defect
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cardiovascular Disease
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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
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Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
First Degree Heart Block
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Block
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
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Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
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Long QT Syndrome
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Low Blood Oxygen Level
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Prostatitis
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Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
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Thyroid Goiter
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
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Cardiac Imaging
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Peripheral Vascular Stenting
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Smoking Cessation Counseling
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thrombolysis
Vascular Stenting
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1245210327
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Interventional Cardiology
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Chief Resident
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • West Virginia University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanderbilt University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    Board Certifications
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