Chest Pain Doctor

Townsen Physician Group evaluates chest discomfort that has already been identified as non-emergency, whether through prior testing or careful screening, working to identify the actual underlying cause rather than leaving you without an explanation.

You can call our office directly or book online through our patient portal. Our team will ask a few key questions when you call to confirm that a scheduled visit, rather than emergency care, is appropriate for your situation.

Sudden, severe, or crushing chest pain, pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck, or back, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, lightheadedness, or an irregular heartbeat alongside chest discomfort all call for immediate emergency care.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms right now, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately rather than reading further or attempting to schedule an appointment online.

Yes. As a non emergency chest pain doctor, Townsen Physician Group frequently sees patients who were evaluated and cleared of a cardiac event in the emergency room but still have ongoing or recurring discomfort worth investigating further.

Bringing your ER records and any testing results to your visit helps us build on what has already been ruled out, rather than repeating the same evaluation from the very beginning.

Yes. As a chest tightness doctor near you, Townsen Physician Group recognizes that anxiety and panic-related symptoms can cause genuine, uncomfortable chest tightness that deserves evaluation, not dismissal.

Your provider will consider both physical and anxiety-related causes together, helping you understand what is actually happening rather than assuming the discomfort is purely psychological without a closer look.

Chest wall pain, including costochondritis, often results from inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone, sometimes following physical strain, a cough, or an unclear trigger entirely.

This type of pain is typically sharp and localized, and often worsens with specific movements or pressure on the area, which helps distinguish it from other potential causes of chest discomfort.

Yes. Acid reflux, or GERD, can cause a burning sensation in the chest that is sometimes mistaken for a cardiac issue, particularly when it occurs after eating or while lying down.

Distinguishing reflux-related chest discomfort from other causes generally involves reviewing your symptom pattern, timing, and any related digestive symptoms during a thorough evaluation.

Your physician considers your symptom pattern, risk factors, physical exam findings, and any prior cardiac testing to determine whether further cardiology evaluation is warranted for your specific situation.

If a referral is appropriate, Townsen Physician Group coordinates that directly, sharing your history so your cardiologist has full context from your very first appointment with them.

It can happen. A cardiology clearance rules out a cardiac cause, but chest discomfort can still stem from other sources, such as chest wall inflammation, reflux, or anxiety, that were not the focus of cardiac testing.

Townsen Physician Group can continue the evaluation from that point, considering these other possibilities rather than leaving you without an answer once cardiac causes have been ruled out.

Yes. Chest discomfort that comes and goes unpredictably still benefits from evaluation, since tracking when it occurs and what seems to trigger it can help identify patterns even without a constant symptom.

Your provider will ask detailed questions about your specific pattern, and may recommend keeping a symptom log if that would help clarify what is actually happening between visits.

Townsen Physician Group works with a broad network of insurance providers, including Aetna, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, HealthSmart, Cigna, and Superior HealthPlan.

Our front desk team can verify your specific coverage before your appointment, so you understand what to expect and can avoid any billing surprises related to your evaluation or any recommended testing.