Condition
High Cholesterol
Higher than healthy levels of cholesterol or other fats in the blood, which can build up in arteries. It usually causes no symptoms and is found with a blood test.
Also called: hyperlipidemia, high ldl, high triglycerides, familial hypercholesterolemia
Who Can Help with High Cholesterol?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Internists
A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in adults. Many internists serve as primary care doctors.
- Nurse Practitioners
An advanced practice nurse who can examine patients, diagnose illness, order tests and prescribe medicine. Many work in primary care, and others in specialty practices or hospitals.
- Physician Assistants
A licensed clinician who examines patients, diagnoses illness, orders tests and prescribes medicine as part of a team with physicians.
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
- Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Health Coaches
A coach who helps people set and reach health goals such as eating better, exercising more and managing stress.
- Naturopaths
A provider who uses natural treatments such as diet, herbs, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes to support health.
- Pediatric Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart conditions in children, including heart defects present at birth.
- Endocrinologists
A physician who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and osteoporosis.
- Preventive Medicine Doctors
A physician who focuses on preventing disease through screening, vaccines and healthy habits, for individual patients and communities.
- Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
- Medical Clinics
A clinic or medical group where patients see doctors and other providers for primary or specialty care.
- Community Health Centers
A clinic that offers primary, dental and mental health care to everyone, often with fees based on income.
Where Practices List High Cholesterol
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Spokane, WA (279)
- Oakland, CA (231)
- Jacksonville, FL (198)
- Dallas, TX (173)
- Chicago, IL (159)
- Houston, TX (152)
- Salisbury, NC (147)
- New York, NY (138)
- Athens, GA (133)
- Bakersfield, CA (132)
- Saint Louis, MO (124)
- Coral Gables, FL (109)
- Birmingham, AL (105)
- Willoughby, OH (105)
- Homestead, FL (104)
- Nashville, TN (100)
- Fresno, CA (98)
- Newport Beach, CA (97)
- Bellingham, WA (95)
- Las Vegas, NV (94)
- Phoenix, AZ (93)
- Reno, NV (88)
- Pittsburgh, PA (87)
- Honolulu, HI (81)
- Beachwood, OH (80)
- Wilmington, DE (79)
- McKinney, TX (75)
- Newark, DE (75)
- Southlake, TX (70)
- Fairfax, VA (67)
- Moncks Corner, SC (67)
- Brooklyn, NY (64)
- Aurora, CO (59)
- Chandler, AZ (57)
- Torrance, CA (55)
- Mayfield, KY (54)
- Orlando, FL (54)
- Round Rock, TX (54)
- Spartanburg, SC (53)
- Wilmington, NC (53)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about high cholesterol and what is right for you.