. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Shawn Baldwin, MD, became fascinated with cardiology long before he even realized he would become a physician. “God gave me an interest in the heart in elementary school, even before the thought of practicing medicine crossed my mind in college,” he says. Dr. Baldwin says his family’s encouragement helped him choose his career path and he came to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute with the encouragement of a former colleague. “It is important for patients to know that the medical team cares for them,” he says. “The most important way to know what someone needs is to listen. I enjoy when a procedure works well, and a patient truly feels better.”. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I am originally from the Philippines, and grew up in Manila, a big city much like New York or Los Angeles. When I finished medical school there, I began looking for residency programs in the U.S. During an interview at Quillen College of Medicine here in Johnson City, I just fell in love with this place. On my first visit, I was actually shocked at how small it was, but at the same time I liked the green grass, the trees, the quietness, the lack of traffic and how easy it is to get from one place to another in about 15 minutes. The friendliness of the people was one of the things that I noticed often. In big cities people hardly smile at you. But here, even people you don’t know smile at you, ask how you are and strike up conversations. When I was younger, I remember playing “doctor,” and thinking I would like to be one. I would mix powders and water in vials to make “medicine” and inject it into anything. Then in high school I realized how much I did love medicine. It was more of a desire to see people, talk to them, diagnose their problems and, hopefully, help them. It is a privilege to care for my patients; helping them understand what their medical issues are is of utmost importance to me. Cardiology is such a complex specialty, so I try to explain to them what their symptoms are, what could be the reason, and then from there come up with plans to do testing. Including patients as part of the decision-making process is key to growing our relationship as physician and patient it makes it easier when both doctor and the patient understand the plan and the goal. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my beautiful wife, Carmina. To de-stress, I run or go to the gym almost every day and work in my yard almost every weekend. Also I spend a lot weekend time driving the kids back and forth to activities. While that may sound mundane, it is one of the most rewarding things I have the privilege of doing. Being a doctor is wonderful, but to me, being a father and a husband is the most special role of all. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Mayhew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia.

. Dr. Brahmbhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Ramu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Saha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

. Dr. Borsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am from Nancy, Kentucky, but I came to the area in 1985 to do my internal medicine residency at James H. Quillen. I find cardiology fascinating, complex and challenging. I most enjoy talking with people to solve problems and try to help them understand more about the issues they face. It is important to listen to my patients because they hold the key to solving their healthcare problems. My wife, Marla, and I have four children: Nathan, Jake, Leah and Paul. Outside of work, I enjoy family, astronomy and beekeeping. My other interests include gardening, skiing, bowhunting, camping and fishing. Dr. Merrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Stenosis.

. Dr. Istfan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

"As an experienced interventional cardiologist, Nicholas Laffely, MD, enjoys helping patients by using minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and blood vessel diseases. For Dr. Laffely, treating each patient as if they are family helps him build a lasting and compassionate relationship. ""Helping patients will always be a highlight of my profession,"" he says. When Dr.Laffely is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and taking his Jeep off-roading. Services". Dr. Laffely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, and Angioplasty.

"When Fawwaz Hamati, MD, grew up in Amman, Jordan, there were only two professions a man could pursue – engineering and medicine. He decided to follow in the footsteps of his oldest brother, who began medical school when Dr. Hamati was in first grade. He moved to the Appalachian Highlands to hone his talents in cardiology. ""I love the friendly people here and that I can be a part of my patients' life,"" he says. Dr. Hamati says his treatment philosophy is rooted in communication. ""By talking, we can make decisions together about the best management plan,"" he says.". Dr. Hamati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

. Dr. Schoondyke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Idiopathic Edema, Angina, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Whitaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

"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 Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Dr. Keith Bruce is a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.Dr. Bruce specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, ablation, heart rhythm disorders, and implantable cardiac devices. He is currently participating in a national trial on atrial fibrillation and has previously participated in multiple preclinical trials for implantable devices and preclinical drug trials.Dr. Bruce is the recipient of numerous significant awards including the Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Diseases Outstanding Achievement Award in 2005. He has made numerous national and international presentations on cardiac topics. Dr. Bruce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Coly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Apoplexy, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

William Lindsay is a Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lindsay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

Harish Manyam is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Manyam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bidirectional Tachycardia. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.