Education
Medical school
Dr. Askins attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine and graduated in
1974 (48 years ago). Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine is ranked #87 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Askins is a solo practitioner.
- Cardiology
- 48+ years
- Male
- 1316039712
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Askins is affiliated with the following hospitals.
United Regional Health Care System
Graham Regional Medical Center
As a cardiology, Dr. Askins may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Askins what conditions he treats. Dr. Askins may treat additional conditions not listed.
- ARDS
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Aortic stenosis
- Aortic valve disease
- Aortic valve regurgitation
Specialties
Dr. Askins is a cardiologist.
Cardiology
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the cardiovascular system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Physicians who specialize in this field of medicine are called cardiologists, a specialty of internal medicine. Pediatric cardiologists are pediatricians who specialize in cardiology. Physicians who specialize in cardiac surgery are called cardiothoracic surgeons or cardiac surgeons, a specialty of general surgery.