
Overview
"Dr. Ben Culp was encouraged to become a doctor by his father and brother, both of whom worked in medicine. He chose to specialize in cardiology because ""it provides a mixture of everything I enjoy about medicine, from establishing relationships with patients over time to integrating new technology into my practice."" He chose to come to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute because it gave him the opportunity to practice with progressive techniques. ""My philosophy is to maximize patients' overall quality of life,"" he says, ""and to keep them independent as long as possible.""".
Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2050 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
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.
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
Tom Stathopoulos, MD, provides comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care with an emphasis on listening to patients and building trust. He believes clear communication helps create better outcomes. Dr. Stathopoulos was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived in Chicago for more than 40 years before moving to the Appalachian Highlands. He was drawn to the region’s values and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. His interest in medicine was shaped by his parents, whose hopes for him encouraged his pursuit of cardiology. “Listening with patience and understanding leads to a wonderful patient doctor relationship consisting of trust, confidence, and mutual understanding,” he says. Dr. Stathopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Angina.
Mission Community Primary Care-Spruce Pine
Randell Thomas is a Cardiologist in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute
. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Atherosclerosis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Culp isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Culp isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- ApoplexyDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Culp isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.


