
Overview
Joseph Poole MD, PhD earned his medical degree and a PhD in Vascular Biology from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed his Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. Dr. Poole is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has additional certifications in Adult Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He has a special interest in the effects of aging on the cardiovascular system and additional expertise in the field of Cardio-oncology. In his spare time, Dr. Poole enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include fishing, playing guitar and jogging. Dr. Poole welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Poole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
242 King Avenue, Suite 210, Athens, GA 30606
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.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead
Steven Sigman, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He subsequently completed a medical residency and cardiology fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Emory respectively. Following that he served as chief resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute in 2009, Dr. Sigman was assistant professor of medicine (cardiology) at Emory University. Dr. Sigman is currently board certified in both cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology. He currently serves as the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Piedmont Hospital and the Piedmont Heart Institute. He also serves as a cardiology consultant both in the office and at Piedmont Hospital. His interests include diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and cardiac manifestations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the America Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He has authored or co-authored several publications and abstracts and frequently lectures on the topic of cardiac imaging. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Carolyn H. Sigman M.D., and his 5 children. Dr. Sigman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
Dr. Loungani earned his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed his internal medicine residency in the Osler Medical Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He went on to complete fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at Duke University Hospital. He also completed a research fellowship at the Duke Clinical Research Institute.Dr. Loungani specializes in Cardiomyopathy, Advanced Heart Failure, and Cardiac Transplantation. He additionally has a special interest in caring for patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and most recently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring his new home in Georgia. Dr. Loungani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy.
Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
David Vadnais is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vadnais has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- EndocarditisDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FaintingDr. Poole isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Poole isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Poole isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Poole isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Poole isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Poole isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Poole isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Poole isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Poole isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Poole isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.


