Dr. George Vellanikaran

Syed Shamsi is a Cardiologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Shamsi has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Shailesh Malla, M.D. earned his medical degree from Tribhuyan University Institute of Medicine, the premier medical school in Nepal. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center in the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM), Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and Echocardiography (NBE), Dr. Malla brings over 10 years of experience to Piedmont Heart. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Malla was a clinical cardiologist with ACG. Dr. Malla is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology who specializes in invasive cardiology, general and consultative cardiology, trans-thoracic and transesophogeal echocardiography, nuclear stress testing and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Physicians. He has been involved in several research projects in the areas of congestive heart failure and echocardiography and has published several articles in scientific journals. He is an instructor for ACLS as well. Dr. Malla is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Board Certification American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), Echo Board (ASCeXAM), American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Malla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Hypertension.

Dr. Ajay Kaja, MD, earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at Creighton University Medical Center. He finished his cardiology fellowship at Kansas University Medical Center and is board certified in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT/MRI and peripheral vascular imaging. Dr. Kaja has been practicing medicine for 4 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Kaja was working at Cedar valley Medical Specialists in Waterloo, Iowa. He specializes in cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT/MRI and peripheral vascular imaging. Dr. Kaja has a special interest in management of valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart failure.In his spare time, Dr. Kaja Name enjoys spending time with family. He enjoys exploring new places and different cultures.Dr. Kaja is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kaja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).