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Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD
Cardiology* Age 57
Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is a Cardiologist in Clayton, NC.
Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Cardiology* Age 57
Clayton, NC
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is a Cardiologist in Clayton, NC.

About Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Dr. Atkeson graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is a Cardiologist in Clayton, NC and has 30 years experience. Dr. Atkeson has experience treating conditions like Hypertension, Lipid Disorders, Hyperlipidemia, Chest Pain, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Aortic Aneurysm, Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease, Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Orthostatic Hypotension, Cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid Valve Disease, Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Hypotension, Systolic Heart Failure, Heart Attack (NSTEMI), Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Atkeson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Atkeson is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Hyperlipidemia
Chest Pain
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Angina
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Carotid Artery Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Heart Disease
Arrhythmias
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Orthostatic Hypotension
Cardiomyopathy
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Systolic Heart Failure
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cardioversion, Elective
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Palpitations
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Atherosclerosis
Heart Valve Disorders
Third Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Aortic Valve Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Tilt_Testing
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Cardiac Ultrasound
Syncope
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Septal Defect
Pericardial Disease
Endocarditis
Cardiomegaly
Heart Murmur
Atrial Septal Defect
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Ectasia
Hypokalemia
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Arteriovenous Fistula
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Stenosis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Hyperkalemia
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Typical Atrial Flutter
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
First Degree Heart Block
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Ebstein's Anomaly
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long COVID Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Venous Compression
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II

Where Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Wake Heart and Vascular Associates P.A.
    2076 NC Highway 42 E Ste 100, Clayton, NC 27527
  2. 2 Johnston UNC Healthcare
    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
  3. 3 Rex Hospital Inc.
    2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 400, Raleigh, NC 27607
  4. 4 Smithfield Heart and Vascular Associates
    910 Berkshire Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

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Mar 30, 2024
When my late husband was taken care by Dr Atkeson, my hubby already had a very advance heart condition. He is very thorough, knowledgeable , best part he listens , does his best for his patients. . God bless him.
Peralta — Mar 30, 2024
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Meet Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

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Cardiology
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Dr. Atkeson frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertension, Lipid Disorders, Hyperlipidemia, Chest Pain, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD), Aortic Aneurysm, Angina, Carotid Artery Disease, Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease, Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Orthostatic Hypotension, Cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid Valve Disease, Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Hypotension, Systolic Heart Failure, Heart Attack (NSTEMI), Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis and Hypotension (Excluding Maternal). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD is affiliated with Rex Hospital and Johnston Health.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Duke University
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Fdtn
    1999
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD Practices

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

  • Johnston Health

    509 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC

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