Overview
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
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
1267 Hwy 54 W Suite 5200, Fayetteville, GA 30214
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 Newnan
Ryan K. Crisel, M.D. obtained a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Crisel completed internal medicine residency in the department of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco. Dr. Crisel then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Crisel joins Piedmont Heart after recently completing a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Emory University. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and physician's vascular interpretation. Dr. Crisel is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Medical Association. In his spare time, Dr. Crisel enjoys playing basketball, downhill skiing and hiking. Dr. Crisel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Crisel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
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 Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
David Caras is a Cardiologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Caras is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Kaja isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kaja isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kaja isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Kaja isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Kaja isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kaja isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Kaja isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kaja isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Kaja isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Kaja isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).