Dr. Alexander Roy, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Garner, NC specializing in family medicine and general practice. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Roy, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK GROUP PRACTICES LLC and UNC Physicians Network.
801 POOLE DRIVE
Garner, NC 27529
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Roy, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Roy, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Garner, NC were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Roy, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Roy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Alexander Roy, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Area: Family Medicine. He has a state license in Louisiana.
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Area: Family Medicine
Licensed In: Louisiana
Dr. Alexander Roy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexander Roy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, MedCost, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Humana, Contigo Health, Carolina Complete Health, Veterans Affairs and Liberty Advantage.
According to our sources, Dr. Alexander Roy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alexander Roy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 137 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Roy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Garner, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Roy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$647
BPRO BT AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM $647 |
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$333
RYBELSUS $164 |
Ozempic $77 |
Wegovy $28 |
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$203
MOUNJARO $155 |
JARDIANCE $30 |
TRIJARDY XR $18 |
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$167
JARDIANCE $113 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $29 |
STIOLTO RESPIMAT $25 |
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$149
VRAYLAR $81 |
UBRELVY $42 |
LINZESS $8 |
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$683
WELLBUTRIN $99 |
QUVIVIQ $73 |
REXULTI $73 |
Cologuard Collection Kit $59 |
STEGLATRO $48 |
Other $330 |
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Dr. Alexander Roy's areas of specialization are general practice and family medicine. He studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Roy most likely takes BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Garner, NC.
