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Dr. Saad Bitar, MD

Cardiology*
3.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Alton, IL
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37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Saad Bitar, MD

Dr. Saad Bitar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Alton, IL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with Christian Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Belleville, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, Jersey Community Hospital, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. Patients rated Dr. Bitar an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Bitar works at St Louis Cardiology Consultants in Alton, IL with other offices in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Aortic Aneurysm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bitar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Vivian F Moynihan MD
    2 Memorial Dr Ste 102, Alton, IL 62002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 653-5125
  2. 2
    Stromsdorfer-tolod Medical Lab Ltd.
    1 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, IL 62002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 465-2571
  3. 3
    Christian Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC
    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 204, Saint Louis, MO 63136 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 839-5522

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Christian Hospital
  • Alton Memorial Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital Belleville
  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland
  • Jersey Community Hospital
  • OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Syncope
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Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Tilt_Testing
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Tamponade
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Murmur
Infective Endocarditis
Long QT Syndrome
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericarditis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Impella Device
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thrombolysis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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    About Dr. Saad Bitar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1598758583
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bitar has seen patients for Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Aortic Aneurysm, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bitar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Bitar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bitar.

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