Overview
Dr. Varkey specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include implantation and extraction of cardiac rhythm devices and complex ablation procedures.
Dr. Varkey offers treatment for brady arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
In his spare time, Dr. Varkey enjoys spending time with his family, exercise and traveling.
Dr. Varkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 302, Augusta, GA 30901
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Piedmont Augusta Heart Failure Center
Dr. Gupta specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the Piedmont Augusta Hub. Her additional skills include Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, TEE, Cardioversion, LVAD, and Cardiac Transplant Management. She is a member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT), Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Dr. Gupta offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum Cardiomyopathy, and all other Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Gupta is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. She manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Gupta is a highly skilled medical practitioner who is very detail oriented and passionate about quality care.In her spare time, Dr. Gupta enjoys reading, creating art, and traveling with her family. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pulmonary Edema.
Piedmont Augusta Heart Failure Center
Dr. Karia is the founding Medical Director for Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Piedmont Augusta. His expertise centers on innovative heart failure therapies. He is a respected thought leader and lectures globally on topics related to Advanced Heart Failure. In addition to taking care of Advanced Heart Failure; Cardiac Transplant; and LVAD patients; he performs echocardiograms; stress tests; and cardiac catheterizations. Dr. Karia is the Principal Investigator in many research studies and is published in many peer-reviewed publications. He serves on the editorial board of many prestigious journals.Dr. Karia has over 17 years' experience in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology; and Cardiovascular Medicine. He manages patients with Cardiac Transplants; Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD); Cardiomems® and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Beloved by his patients; Dr. Karia is an enthusiastic advocate for their care and is always willing to go the extra mile for them. Dr. Karia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.
Wellstar MCG Health
Pascha Schafer is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Schafer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiogenic Shock. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Varkey isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Varkey isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Varkey isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Varkey isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Advanced
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Varkey isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Varkey isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Varkey isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Varkey isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Varkey isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.