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Erick Avelar

Erick Avelar, MD

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular MRI, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (107 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact

706-389-3440
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Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact
706-389-3440
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Cardiovascular MRI
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Oconee Heart and Vascular Center

2470 Daniells Bridge Rd
Bldg 200 Ste 251
Athens, GA 30606

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Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 1:00pm
Oconee Heart and Vascular Center
706-389-3440 View Details
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Conditions Treated

  • Advanced Cardiac Imaging
  • Clinical Research
  • Cardiooncology

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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Universidade Federal De Pernambuco (UFPE) Faculdade De Medicina (1992)

Residency:
Good Samaritan Hospital (Internal Medicine) (2002)

Fellowship:
University of Utah Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease) (2006)

Fellowship:
Harvard Medical School (Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging) (2008)

Board Certifications

Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Cardiovascular Disease (2008)

Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography (2008)

Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (2018)

Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Certification Board of, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (2022)

Cardiovascular MRI, Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (2020)

Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

Medical Group

THMG

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(107 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

24 Reviews

08/03/2026

Goes above the call of duty, Great caring DR. THE BEST!!

07/15/2026

Dr. Avelar is an outstanding doctor. He is a very knowledgeable person. He treats you with total respect and he will answer and explain all your questions so that you understand what he is referring to.

05/15/2026

Excellent place to visit

05/14/2026

Good visit

05/11/2026

He makes me feel like he's really concerned about my health.

05/06/2026

Excelente atención. Explica muy bien todo y entendible para el paciente

03/06/2026

Dr Avelar is willing to spend the time we need to ensure we understand the health issues I have and lets me ask any questions I may have. He will listen to my concerns and help find solutions that are best for me.

03/06/2026

I have trust in Doctor Avelar

02/18/2026

Dr. Avelar is very good taking care of everything

02/18/2026

Thanks for the care you give me

01/29/2026

Always pleasant and informative, clearly concerned for my well-being.

01/16/2026

Has good sense of humor and listens intently plus obviously Shah and he are really competent.

01/16/2026

I feel a doctor should allow you a voice in your health care are explain the reason for tests ordered.

01/15/2026

He seems to care and he explained his concerns and suggested things that I could do to help me.

01/15/2026

Nice, thorough, and then always conscientious and considerate of my condition. I really liked him.

01/09/2026

Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Courtesy. Very kind.

12/17/2025

Very knowledgeable of my condition.

12/15/2025

He is a very professional person He cares for patients Work to help you understand what he is tell you

11/20/2025

Very knowledgeable and courteous.

11/14/2025

Dr Avelar is the best! He never makes me feel like I’m just a number, and he always explains every procedure he does and he always answers my questions.

11/07/2025

He is so nice and he listens to you.

11/06/2025

He is just a great doctor he explains everything to you professionally And he is very respectable and he spend time with his patients listening to what they have to say and responding back.

11/06/2025

Patiently answered all my detailed questions. Explained areas of my care plan. Very pleasant doctor.

11/05/2025

Very good Doctor in treating me with respect.
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