I diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, supraventricular tachycardias (SVT), atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. I perform catheter ablation procedures, including minimally invasive catheter surgery, for these conditions. I also implant and manage devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacemakers or defibrillators. I also evaluate patients for possible genetic causes for sudden cardiac arrest or arrhythmias. Collaborating with a genetic counselor specializing in cardiac disorders, I perform genetic testing for these conditions. In addition, I evaluate athletes with cardiac conditions, focusing on arrhythmias and abnormal electrocardiograms. Dr. Daubert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

One of the special things about electrophysiology here is that we have we have a really large department. We have 13 electrophysiologists, which is more than some cities have. A unique aspect of Duke is that there is a lot of collegiality among our providers. We certainly approach patients as a team. That’s a huge benefit for patients coming to Duke. With such a large and unique department, we’re certainly able to deal with many complex patients. Some of my favorite patients are those I have followed for years. It’s an ongoing relationship that I have and seeing them come back and telling me about all the wonderful things they are doing is really satisfying. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

My goal as a cardiologist is to understand my patients as people so that I can provide them with information important for making their own decisions about how to prevent disease and promote health. Using this approach, I enjoy taking care of patients interested in preventing heart attacks, patients who have suffered heart attacks, patients with cholesterol and blood pressure disorders, and patients with heart failure. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherectomy.

Jonathan Piccini is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Piccini has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Carlos Sotolongo is an Emergency Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Dr. Sotolongo is currently accepting new patients.

I take care of patients with a variety of cardiology issues. Most commonly, I see patients with coronary artery disease, people who have had a heart attack, or those who have risk factors for heart disease and wish to seek preventative strategies. There is also a spectrum of patients, including those with congestive heart failure and heart rhythm problems, that I take care of as well. I try to be very patient and family-centric when interacting with patients. It is very important for me to connect with my patients and figure out what their priorities are and then match them with the treatments and technologies Duke Health has to offer. I understand what it is like to be on the other end of difficult news about heart disease and that helps me relate to patients and their families. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Camille Frazier is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Frazier has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Jonathan Stiber is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Stiber has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

Jason Koontz is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Koontz has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Although I enjoy caring for all cardiac patients, my special interests include patients born with heart defects and now adults, pregnancy with heart disease, and valvular heart disease. In addition, I am interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Upadhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

My role in cardiology at Duke has been in the prevention and management of advanced cardiovascular disease symptoms in my patients. In the area of prevention, I specialized in cholesterol treatment and specifically in the management of statin medications especially for those individuals who feel they are intolerant. My practice also has a focus on patients with difficult-to-control hypertension, hypertension medication intolerance, difficult-to-manage congestive heart failure, and problems with heart failure medications. My newest role in the clinic is as the director of Outpatient Services for our practice. Our practice-based goals are to make sure everyone who sees a Duke cardiologist leaves on the best therapy for their disease based on current evidence and the individual's ability to tolerate and benefit from that treatment. Dr. Blazing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I came to Duke as a visiting medical student many years ago and fell in love with this institution and its people. I love to be part of a group that contributes knowledge and discoveries every day. As an electrophysiologist, I treat people with heart rhythm disorders, including atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. I mostly focus on the prevention of sudden cardiac death and on patients with devices such as pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. We do everything we can to build a very good and strong relationship with patients; we provide them with the information they need and empower them to make the decisions that are best for them. We’re also at the cutting edge of new discoveries. The research we do is amazing – the findings that help patients and advance the field make working at Duke thrilling. It’s very exciting to be part of that. For these reasons, patients benefit greatly from coming to Duke. Dr. Alkhatib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Igor Klem is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Klem has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

I am a cardiac electrophysiologist at Duke Health. My parents tell me that I wanted to be a doctor since the age of two. During all my years of grade school and undergraduate studies, I sought to make my dream a reality. When my father died from a heart attack when I was 16, I found myself on the path to cardiovascular medicine. The heart's electrical system captured my attention and presented me with the challenge of learning and understanding it. I was especially curious about atrial fibrillation. Because of this, I decided to pursue a specialty in adult cardiac electrophysiology. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with friends. Additionally, I love to travel the world and have visited over 40 countries. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I am a nurse practitioner in electrophysiology who cares for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and implanted cardiac devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. I am passionate about caring for heart rhythm and device patients. While away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, fun family, and mini dachshund Lucy, as well as going to the beach. Ms. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

Sidharth Shah is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Andres Pineda is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Pineda has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

I see patients with various rhythm disorders, including those with cardiac devices, such as pacemakers or defibrillators. I focus on spending time with my patients: helping them feel comfortable, answering questions, and providing education. I feel strongly that patients should have a thorough understanding of their condition, so that they feel confident about their plan of care. When away from Duke Health, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, cooking, and traveling. Ms. Stohl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Atrial Tachycardia, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

Christopher Kelly is a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

I chose to focus my research and practice on heart rhythm problems, because these problems, unlike many other heart conditions, can be cured. New treatment options for heart rhythm problems are rapidly evolving, which also makes this field very exciting. I have been at Duke for nearly 20 years. Both of my parents were involved in health care, so my choice of profession is part of a family tradition. I also went to a school where there was a strong tradition of community service, so I am thrilled that I get to wake up every day and get a chance to make a difference. As a heart rhythm specialist, I have the opportunity to make patients feel better right away without the use of many medications to help manage their condition, which I find extremely gratifying. I moved to North Carolina many years ago because of its natural beauty and still enjoy spending time outdoors as much as I can. I am a trained classical pianist and also play the cello. Dr. Bahnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.