Overview
Melvin Echols is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Echols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Hypertension.
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Locations
3896 Princeton Lakes Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Piedmont Heart Institute At 95-2065
David Kandzari is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kandzari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite A
Dr. Amin is a graduate of the National University of Iran, Tehran, Iran. He moved to New York to complete his residency in internal medicine at Interfaith Medical Center and St. John's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Amin completed his cardiology fellowship at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, St. Francis Heart Center, and Metropolitan Hospital Center at New York Medical College. Dr. Amin has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amin is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Amin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite A
Dr. Petro received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He then attended Jefferson Medical College, where he completed his medical degree. Afterwards, he completed his internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and his cardiovascular fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Petro is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Petro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart FailureDr. Echols isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Experienced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Echols isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Echols isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Echols isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Echols isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Echols isExperienced. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

