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Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program - Fellowship - 2006
Bio
David S. Harper, M.D., F.A.C.C. practices general and invasive cardiology with Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group, and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C., Dr. Harper attended medical school at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he also completed his internship and residency. He then completed his cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Dr. Harper participates actively in the internal medicine teaching program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His areas of expertise include preventive cardiology, echocardiography, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, nuclear cardiology and heart rhythm management. Dr. Harper and his wife Courtney have four children.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
BCBS UT Connect
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (303 Ratings, 45 Comments)
5.0
Apr 2023
I am very pleased with Dr Harper professional mannerisms and his genuine concern about my well being. He's very sincere about my concerns and takes the time to explain to me ,in detail, what needs to be done to be done to improve my health. It's always a pleasure seeing him.
5.0
Apr 2023
Very professional
5.0
Apr 2023
All three interactions with care providers were conducted in a caring, professional manner. All three made excellent, sustained eye contact
5.0
Apr 2023
Dr. Harper was helpful in explaining my situation and my next steps.
5.0
Apr 2023
Dr. Harper is always so patient and caring. He is simply the best!
5.0
Apr 2023
Good
5.0
Apr 2023
Good
5.0
Apr 2023
100% awesome
5.0
Apr 2023
Dr Choi and [...] took exceptional care of my husband!
5.0
Apr 2023
I value having Dr. Harper as my Doctor. Excellent communication. Dr. Harper is a perfect fit for myCardio care - comfortable, easy to communicate with. Also, I appreciate his communication skills for meReceive information, and subtly motivate me to keep on my pretty healthy goal for my life.
5.0
Apr 2023
Really superb.
5.0
Mar 2023
Thorough and informative
4.4
Mar 2023
Everyone is way very helpful with my care.
5.0
Mar 2023
Excellent
5.0
Mar 2023
Excellent.
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr. Harper provided exceptional care. He reviewed my records before coming in, listened well, explained things well, answered all my questions and provided reassurance.
5.0
Mar 2023
Waited 25 min.after nurse was completed with EKG.for Dr.to arrive.
5.0
Mar 2023
Always "first" class
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr. Harper is an excellent physician. Listens and observes carefully, explains easily, seeks a "team" approach with the patient. I will continue to seek his care.
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr. Harper has been able to get my cholesterol to goal, to get my blood pressure controlled (in spite of my renal artery stenosis), and stabilize my creatinine/BUN. Very good care provided !!
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr. Harper and his staff are always caring, competent and efficient.
5.0
Feb 2023
Good
5.0
Feb 2023
Good
5.0
Feb 2023
Dr Harper is awesome I feel like I been knowing him consider that was my first time seeing him
5.0
Feb 2023
What I see they are really wrking together and communicating to each other
5.0
Feb 2023
Dr. Harper in caring and gives great personalized explanations.
5.0
Feb 2023
I was in great hands.
5.0
Feb 2023
Dr Harper is an excellent physician.
5.0
Feb 2023
First Rate Organization!!
5.0
Feb 2023
Excellent care. All concerns addressed
3.8
Jan 2023
Dr Harper is absolutely excellent .
5.0
Jan 2023
Good
5.0
Jan 2023
Good
4.9
Jan 2023
Since this was a follow-up with Dr. Harper after many months, he asked to have me scheduled soon for an additional test, and while that was taken care of he filled out a form I needed for possible help with Rx costs and returned it to me before I left, which I really appreciated.
5.0
Jan 2023
I was in the dilemma of having to change cardiologists due to new issues and the doctor gave me pros and cons and suggestions which helped me in my decision making.
5.0
Jan 2023
Knowledgeable and relaxed
5.0
Jan 2023
He's the best.
5.0
Jan 2023
Dr Harper is The Best hands down, I trust. I am honest with him and he is honest with me, he truly cares about his patients and it clearly shows. I will not go anywhere else!!! I will recommend Everyone who needs his services to Him and Him only!!! I'm forever Thankful for Dr Harper!!! Please let him know!!!
5.0
Jan 2023
Best cardiologist ever! He delivers recommendations, not commands, and is extremely courteous even in the case of delivering hard news.
5.0
Jan 2023
Excellent visit in every respect!
5.0
Jan 2023
All good
5.0
Jan 2023
All good
5.0
Jan 2023
Dr. Harper was pleasant, thorough and instilled confidence.