Condition
Fainting
A brief loss of consciousness, usually from a short drop in blood flow to the brain.
Also called: syncope, passing out, blacking out
Who Can Help with Fainting?
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
- Pediatric Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart defects present at birth.
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
Where Practices List Fainting
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Houston, TX (49)
- Gilbert, AZ (46)
- Bradenton, FL (13)
- New York, NY (10)
- Madison, WI (7)
- Sugar Land, TX (6)
- Newport Beach, CA (5)
- Tulsa, OK (5)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about fainting and what is right for you.