"Philosophy of care | I perform very complex cardiac and aortic reconstructive procedures. My philosophy regarding my patients is to complete these operations with the utmost skill, perfection and result as possible. Just as importantly, I spend time with my patients and their families to explain in great detail their condition and how we are going to treat it. This includes all the potential options available. My primary goal is to allow my patients some choice but, more importantly, to make sure they completely understand their disease process. My focus for many years has been a ""disease management process"" that fosters a long-term commitment to my patients revolving around the specifics of aortic and valvular heart disease. | Why I entered medicine | Initially, I wanted to be a political scientist; however, a number of life experiences changed that. My grandfather had Lou Gehrig’s disease and lived with us when I was growing up. This daily experience had a profound effect during formative years in high school. Interestingly, our next-door neighbor was a general/vascular surgeon, and I came to know him quite well. He was my initial mentor in this field. I initially studied engineering but was fascinated with cardiac physiology and this translated into medicine and cardiac surgery specifically. However, the passion and commitment to treat patients and their suffering was first embedded in my psyche secondary to witnessing, in all domains, my grandfather's demise from Lou Gehrig’s disease. | Community involvement | President, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, impacting the global community by delivering quality thoracic care to lower- and middle-income countries across the world. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling the world, Philadelphia professional sports, golfing and coaching baseball.". Dr. Bavaria is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.

Nimesh Desai is a Thoracic Surgeon in Center Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

George Jabbour, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in echocardiography, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology by the National Board of Echocardiography. He practices at UPMC Altoona Blair Medical Associates (Cardiology) and UPMC Pleasant Valley Cardiology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Jabbour completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Jabbour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Emanuel Kostacos is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kostacos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kostacos is currently accepting new patients.

Ibrahim Sultan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sultan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Vamshi Mallavarapu is a Cardiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mallavarapu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Mallavarapu is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel. Dr. Atluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Mubashir Mumtaz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mumtaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Wilson Szeto is a Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szeto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Szeto is currently accepting new patients.

Howard Herrmann is an Interventional Cardiologist in Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Herrmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jeffrey Mandak is a Cardiologist in Mc Connellsburg,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mandak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Andrew Waxler is a Cardiologist in Reading,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Waxler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, His Bundle Tachycardia, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Michelle Consolini is a Cardiologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Consolini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Vasculitis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ronald Polinsky is a Cardiologist in Reading,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Polinsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Peter Barclay is a Cardiologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Barclay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Vasculitis.

Kevin Mccullum is a Cardiologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mccullum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Vasculitis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

William Petrucci is a Cardiologist in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Dr. Petrucci has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Michael Larkin is a Cardiologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Larkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Haitham Abughnia is a Cardiologist in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abughnia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Mayank Modi is a Cardiologist in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Modi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, and Pulmonary Edema.