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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 40 years of experience
  • Southern Cardiovascular Associates Pc 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • (256) 492-9924

Brief Intro

Dr. McGwier grew up in Grove Hill, AL and completed high school in Mobile, AL. He earned a bachelors degree in Biology from Birmingham Southern College and attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Following graduation from medical school, Dr. McGwier remained at the University of South Alabama Medical Center for his internship in Family Practice, residency in Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Cardiology. Between residency and fellowship he served as Chief Resident at the University Hospital in Mobile, AL. After his Cardiology fellowship, Dr. McGwier moved to Gadsden, AL in 1991 where he has been in private practice. He founded Southern Cardiovascular Asociates, PC in June 1993. Dr. McGwier and his wife Candace have four children. Dr. McGwier is an avid Alabama football fan and loves golf, and spending time at the beach with his family.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of South Alabama Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Southern Cardiovascular Assoc
  • 1102 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • 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

Conditions Addressed

  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Mitral Regurgitation
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart Failure
  • Endocarditis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
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Procedures Performed

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardioversion
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • HealthScope Benefits
  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Medicaid
  • GEHA
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
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  • Cancer 17
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 30
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 29
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 17
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7