I wanted to be a doctor from the time I was very young, but it was when my own father had a heart attack in his 30’s that I knew I wanted to be a heart specialist. As a general cardiologist here at Duke, I care for patients with a wide range of heart issues including palpitations, abnormalities, hypertension and heart attacks. I work between two clinics, serving people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in the community. Although I focus on many therapeutic issues within cardiology, one of my main interests is cardiac arrest, specifically regarding survival of patients who have undergone CPR in a non hospital setting. I love getting to know my patients and finding things that connect us outside of their health or diagnosis. It is a privilege, as a physician, to be allowed entry into patients’ lives to listen, to comfort and to care for them during a difficult time in their health journey. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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 Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jonathan Piccini is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Piccini has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

I am a general cardiologist who treats patients with a broad range of heart questions, concerns, and problems that may range from prevention of heart disease to acute cardiac care and include conditions, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, coronary artery disease and heart attacks and their sequelae, long-term follow-up of heart disease patients, and heart disease in women. Dr. Kristin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, and Arterial Embolism.

I’ve been interested in medicine ever since I was a child. I see medicine as being an ideal opportunity to do something interesting because I don’t think there’s anything more interesting than the human body and fixing it when it’s not working correctly. As the director of Duke’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, I see patients in the intensive care unit, but also see patients in the clinic. When I first meet a patient, the most important thing for me is to establish trust and understanding with them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children, reading and keeping up with Duke sports. Dr. Granger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Atherectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherectomy.

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 Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

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 Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Jennifer Rymer is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Rymer has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Lithotripsy.

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. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I treat infants, children, and adolescents, as well as adults, with congenital heart disease, who have cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, and aborted sudden death; those who have or need a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator, and those who need treatment of their rhythm problem with catheter electrophysiology study and ablation. I also evaluate and treat congenital and acquired heart disease in infants, children, and adolescents. It is my privilege to care for each patient and family. I value providing personal, compassionate service. Dr. Idriss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Ventricular Fibrillation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Ablation.

George Adams is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Insufficiency, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Mark is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mark has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

Albert Sun is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sun has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Stephen Boateng is a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Boateng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Boateng is currently accepting new patients.

Madeeha Saeed is a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Saeed has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Jobe is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jobe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Arrest. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Jobe is currently accepting new patients.