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Dr. George Bruce Head, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Southern Cardiovascular Associates Pc 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-9924

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Head grew up in West Georgia and attended Oxford College of Emory University for his last years of high school and first years of college. He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in biology and minor in music history from Emory University and attended medical school at The Medical College of Georgia. After graduation from medical school, Dr. Head completed an internship in Mixed Medicine/Pediatrics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. While at Columbia, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiology. Dr. Head then completed an additional Cardiology fellowship at San Francisco Veterans Administration Hospital at University of California Medical Services. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Pacing. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians. After his Cardiology fellowship Dr. Head served as director of Cardiac Cath Lab Services at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine from 1976 until 1989 and rose to rank of Professor of Medicine before leaving in 1989. He has been in cardiology practice in Gadsden, Alabama since that time. Dr. Head enjoys gardening, the ballet, opera and vacationing at his home on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. He is a very active member of the Episcopal Church.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Moffitt Hospital University Of Ca

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University - 1970

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Southern Cardiovascular Assoc
1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Mitral Stenosis
Ischemic Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Angina Pectoris
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Hypertension (HTN)
Valvular Heart Disease
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Mitral Valvular Disease
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Conduction Disorders
Aortic Valvular Disease

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
Angioplasty
Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
Cardioversion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Viva Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Shield of California
Humana
Select Health of South Carolina

Cancer 17
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 30
Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 29
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 17
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7