The 20 Best Cardiogenic Shock Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

System Associate Director for Interventional Cardiology Executive Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories for Inova Co-Director of Complex Coronary Therapeutic Program Dr. Behnam N. Tehrani also serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at both George Washington University and the University of Virginia. He is involved in clinical trials and registries pertaining to complex coronary interventions, renal denervation, cardiogenic shock and pulmonary embolism. In line with Inova’s mission and values, Dr. Tehrani has dedicated his career to the development of team-based systems of care – bringing together specialists to collaborate on patient care, using innovative technologies coupled with research and a lifelong commitment to education and learning. He played a key role in creating Inova’s cardiogenic shock team, which has become a national leader in improving survival rates for this life-threatening condition. He also co-leads the team that performs advanced, technically complex catheter-based procedures for patients with severe coronary artery disease who are at elevated risk and often have limited treatment options. This includes procedures for chronic total occlusion, a complete blockage in the coronary arteries. Dr. Tehrani is also part of the team that introduced renal denervation services for treating resistant hypertension, as well as the rapid-response team for diagnosing and treating pulmonary embolism and the team that treats chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Recognized nationally for his leadership, Dr. Tehrani serves on committees for both the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He has co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and book chapters, with his work published in top medical journals including Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), JACC: Heart Failure, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JAMA Cardiology, Circulation: Heart Failure, and Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He also contributes as a peer reviewer for Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, European Heart Journal, American Heart Journal, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Dr. Tehrani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Lithotripsy.

President, Inova Medicine Service Line Schar Chair, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Director Emeritus, Interventional Cardiology, Inova Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine Wayne Batchelor, MD, MHS, MBA, is President of the Medicine Service Line. He joined Inova in 2019 with more than two decades of executive leadership in academic medicine, private practice, clinical research, and education. He is Professor of Medicine (adj.), Duke University, Chair of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Interventional Sectional Leadership Council, and Vice-Chair of the STS/ACC Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) Registry. He has previously served as an academic cardiologist at the University of Toronto, President of Southern Medical Group, PA in Tallahassee, Florida, Board Member of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, and Co-Founder/President of the Tallahassee Research Institute (TRI). He is internationally recognized for his clinical and research expertise in interventional cardiology, clinical trials, outcomes research, regulatory science, and healthcare disparities in medicine. Fostering multidisciplinary collaborations within and between service lines, Dr. Batchelor has successfully built innovative clinical programs and improved patient outcomes within both private practice and academic medical settings. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed abstracts and manuscripts, multiple book chapters, served on numerous clinical trial steering committees and as National Principal Investigator (PI) on landmark clinical trials in cardiovascular medicine. He is a special consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within the Cardiovascular Devices Branch, has served on the editorial boards for Circulation, the Journal of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine and is a Senior Advisor and frequent Guest Editor for the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Batchelor earned his bachelor of science and medical degree from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, a master's degree in clinical research from Duke University, and an Executive MBA from New York University. Dr. Batchelor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Shashank Sinha is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Truesdell is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Truesdell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Carotid Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

Dr. Vanessa Blumer is a specialty care physician board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and internal medicine. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2010. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Blumer was a fellow in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Blumer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Brijesh Patel, MD, was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the kindness of its people and the beauty of the region. His decision to become a physician was influenced by a significant childhood event involving his brother’s near-drowning, which ignited his calling to pursue a medical career. Dr. Patel enjoyed studying physics in school which helped him find his passion for cardiology. “I believe in empowering patients, ensuring they understand their condition and can recognize early signs of trouble. Partnering with them, I aim to create healthier lives.” Dr. Patel said. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Abdulla Damluji is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Damluji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

System Director for Interventional Cardiology and Co-Director of Inova’s Structural Heart Disease Program Dr. Matthew Sherwood serves as the System Director for Interventional Cardiology and Co-Director of Inova’s Structural Heart Disease Program. Dr. Sherwood is an interventional cardiology physician board certified in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. He has a special interest in the management of valvular and structural heart disease. Before joining Inova, Dr. Sherwood served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University and the Durham VA Medical Center. Dr. Sherwood became interested in interventional cardiology because it offered the opportunity to treat complex coronary and structural heart disease with the latest technology available to improve patients’ lives. His goal is to help patients with structural heart disease live their lives to the fullest, without limitations. A native of Honolulu, Dr. Sherwood currently resides in Arlington, VA, with his wife and children. In his spare time, he enjoys running and playing golf. Dr. Sherwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Antonio Abbate is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville,, Virginia. Dr. Abbate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Bernard Gersh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gersh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

President, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Schar Distinguished Chair, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine Christopher O'Connor, MD, MACC, FESC, FHFSA, FHFA, is the President of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. While Dr. O'Connor is actively involved in complex cases at the request of attending physicians, it is not possible for individuals to schedule outpatient office appointments with him. Dr. O'Connor joined Inova as the chief executive of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular in April 2015. In this role, Dr. O'Connor directs Inova's system-wide cardiovascular strategy, expanding the clinical, research and education programs, and recruiting notable cardiac and vascular professionals to further Inova's stature as a national and international cardiovascular leader. During his tenure at Inova, he has applied the scientific rigor of a clinical investigator to promote a culture of excellence in research and bring about outstanding clinical outcomes. In addition to his work at Inova, Dr. O'Connor is Professor of Medicine, Duke University and Editor in Chief Emeritus of JACC: Heart Failure. He serves on the editorial boards for various top-tier medical and cardiovascular journals and has authored more than 900 publications, 3 textbooks and 15 textbook chapters. He has consistently been an invited speaker and moderator at the annual scientific meetings of national and international societies, has served in leadership roles in major professional societies, is a Past President of the Heart Failure Society of America and is the 2021 recipient of the American College of Cardiology’s Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award. Dr. O'Connor returned to the Washington, DC, area after 31 years at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at Duke, his research earned him worldwide recognition as an authority on heart failure. Prior to joining Inova, he served at Duke as the Richard Stack Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Divisions of Cardiology and Clinical Pharmacology and Director of the Duke Heart Center. He is highly regarded internationally for leadership in clinical trials addressing therapeutics for the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure and his work has uncovered links in how mood disorders and stress affect heart disease, and also has led to insights into pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies to treat heart failure. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park and his medical degree from the University of Maryland. Dr. O'connor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiogenic Shock, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Zackary Tushak is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Tushak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

Hamang Patel is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Keyur Shah is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Bilchick is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Bilchick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bilchick is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Psotka is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Psotka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

Shashank Desai is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant.

Jamie Kennedy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Kennedy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Ronald Stine is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach,, Virginia. Dr. Stine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Angioplasty, and Cardiac Ablation.

Anurag Sahu is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sahu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Valves Agenesis, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, and Cardiac Diverticulum.