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Cardiologists in Cincinnati, OH

227 listed in Cincinnati, OH · Listings last verified November 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 227 cardiologists in the Cincinnati area, most of them in Cincinnati, Fairfield and Hamilton. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Grant McKinley, DO

Mercy Health - The Heart Institute, Fairfield

Cardiology

Practice rating 4.9 (161 Google reviews)

Address
3000 Mack Rd Ste 100, Fairfield 45014
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (513) 751-4222 Website Directions

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J A. Kpaeyeh, MD

Mercy Health - The Heart Institute, West

Cardiology

Practice rating 4.9 (81 Google reviews)

Address
3301 Mercy Health Blvd Ste 125, Cincinnati 45211
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (513) 215-9200 Website Directions

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In the Cincinnati area

Our Cincinnati listings cover the Ohio side of the region: Hamilton County, Butler County, Warren County, Clermont County and Brown County. That includes the northern suburbs up through Mason and Middletown, Oxford to the northwest, and Batavia and Georgetown to the east.

UC Health, Mercy Health and The Christ Hospital Physicians are the health system names you'll see most. Lindner Center of Hope in Mason is a large psychiatric program, and Talbert House and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services provide community mental health care. Other groups include Gastro Health and Gastroenterology Consultants.

Cincinnati itself holds most of our listings. To the north, West Chester, Hamilton, Fairfield, Mason and Liberty Township have the next largest groups, with Montgomery and Blue Ash closer in. East of the city, try Batavia or Milford. Our list covers Ohio practices only, so people in nearby Kentucky or Indiana may want to look at practices closer to home too. Ask any practice which office the doctor you want sees patients in.

Mercy Health has heart offices in Fairfield, on the west side and in Anderson. University Internal Medicine Associates and UC Health in West Chester also appear in our listings. Most cardiologists are in Cincinnati, but Fairfield has a good-sized group, and Middletown, Hamilton and Montgomery have offices if you live north of the city.

Nearby: Dayton, OH · Columbus, OH

How to choose a cardiologist

A cardiologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels, such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and valve problems. Most people see one after a referral from their primary care doctor, but many practices also accept self-referred patients.

Start with the kind of heart care you need. Cardiology has subspecialties, and the right fit depends on your condition:

  • General cardiologists handle most needs: chest pain workups, blood pressure that's hard to control, cholesterol, palpitations and follow-up after a heart event.
  • Interventional cardiologists perform procedures through the blood vessels, such as stents and angioplasty.
  • Electrophysiologists specialize in heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation, and implant pacemakers and defibrillators.
  • Heart failure specialists manage advanced heart failure, including medication plans and devices.

If you're not sure, a general cardiologist is the right first stop. They'll refer you on if you need a subspecialist.

Check credentials. Board certification in cardiovascular disease shows a doctor has completed specialty training and passed a certification exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the American Board of Internal Medicine website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.

Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. If you have an HMO plan, you'll usually need a referral from your primary care doctor first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [3].

Think about location and hospital ties. Many cardiologists work in groups linked to a hospital system. If you may need tests or a procedure, a practice tied to a nearby hospital can keep your care in one place. Ask where they do stress tests, echocardiograms and catheterizations.

Ask about wait times and telehealth. New-patient waits for cardiology can run weeks. Ask whether there's a cancellation list, and whether follow-up visits can be done by video.

Know when not to wait. Chest pain, pressure or discomfort, shortness of breath, pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, or sudden weakness or trouble speaking need emergency care, not an appointment. Call 911 [2].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?

It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Even without a requirement, some cardiology practices ask for a referral or your recent test results, so call ahead and ask what to bring.

What happens at a first cardiology appointment?

Expect a review of your symptoms, medical history, family history and medications, a physical exam, and often an electrocardiogram (ECG). The cardiologist may order more tests, such as an echocardiogram, a stress test or a heart monitor you wear at home. Bring a list of your medications and any recent lab or test results.

What's the difference between a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon?

A cardiologist diagnoses and treats heart conditions with tests, medication and procedures done through the blood vessels, such as stents. A cardiac surgeon performs open operations, such as bypass surgery or valve replacement. Most people start with a cardiologist, who refers them to a surgeon only if surgery is needed.

Does Medicare cover cardiologist visits?

Yes. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary visits to specialists, including cardiologists, as long as the doctor accepts Medicare. You typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible. Medicare Advantage plans cover the same visits but may require referrals and in-network doctors.

How do I know if a cardiologist is board certified?

Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool, which shows whether they're certified in cardiovascular disease and its subspecialties. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.

Sources

  1. American Board of Internal Medicine — Verify a physician's certification
  2. American Heart Association — Heart attack and stroke symptoms
  3. Medicare.gov — Doctor & other health care provider services (Part B)