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George Abela, MD, MSc, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
MSU Health Care Heart and Vascular Center 4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 267-2460

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. George S. Abela is a clinician-scientist who treats patients with heart disease and conducts research. His work has demonstrated for the first time the underlying mechanism of how cholesterol expands in volume when crystalizing and tears up the arterial wall causing heart attacks. Dr. Abela is a Professor and the Chief of the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Cardiology Laboratory Director, as well as Program Director for Cardiovascular Fellowship Training Program. Also, he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, National lipid association and American heart association. He has authored numerous manuscripts on the effects of cholesterol crystals and plaque rupture. He is a reviewer for major cardiovascular journals and is active in presenting his lab's research both nationally and internationally.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of Florida College of Medicine - Gainesville, FL

RESIDENCY

Emory University Hospital -Atlanta, GA

MEDICAL SCHOOL

American University of Beirut - Beirut, Lebanon

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic

Location & Hours

4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
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

Insurance Accepted

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

Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
PacificSource Health Plans
Meritain Health
Medical Mutual
McLaren Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Health Alliance
Wellcare
Golden Rule
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Priority Health
APWU
Humana
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