Dr. Battey received his medical degree from the Emory School of Medicine after earning his undergraduate degree cum laude from Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and served as chief resident in medicine for Grady Hospital. Dr. Battey served as a senior associate in medicine at Emory University Hospital Midtown's Carlyle Fraser Heart Center (formerly named Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University) from 1984-1999 and has been with Piedmont Healthcare since 2000. He is board certified in internal medicine with a cardiovascular disease subspecialty. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, Georgia Heart Association and the American Medical Association. Dr. Battey currently is in practice with Piedmont Heart Institute at the Piedmont Atlanta campus and the Canton locations. Dr. Battey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Dinsfriend earned his bachelors degree from Tufts University and earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and completed an additional fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Presbyterian hospitals. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Dr. Dinsfriend treats adult patients with cardiovascular disease and specializes in advanced cardiovascular imaging. He has a special interest in diet/nutrition, valvular heart disease, and cardio-oncology.In his spare time, Dr. Dinsfriend enjoys spending time with family, exercising and travelling.Dr. Dinsfriend is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Dinsfriend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Adam Carlisle, M.D., received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He continued his training with a residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and a fellowship in cardiology at Emory University. Dr. Carlisle practices general cardiology and performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging.Dr. Carlisle treats patients with a variety of rare and common cardiovascular diseases. He has a special interest in clinical process improvement.In his spare time, Dr. Carlisle enjoys soccer and hiking.Dr. Carlisle welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Carlisle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Zubin Yavar, M.D., FACC is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging specialist. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He has a passion for cardiac imaging as evident by his specialized training in advanced adult comprehensive echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.As a general cardiologist, Dr. Yavar is trained to treat a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. His ability to articulate complex concepts with clarity helps engage patients in understanding their conditions.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, exploring new countries, formula 1 racing, the arts, tennis and rock climbing.Dr. Yavar is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Yavar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Steven Sigman, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He subsequently completed a medical residency and cardiology fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Emory respectively. Following that he served as chief resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute in 2009, Dr. Sigman was assistant professor of medicine (cardiology) at Emory University. Dr. Sigman is currently board certified in both cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology. He currently serves as the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Piedmont Hospital and the Piedmont Heart Institute. He also serves as a cardiology consultant both in the office and at Piedmont Hospital. His interests include diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and cardiac manifestations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the America Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He has authored or co-authored several publications and abstracts and frequently lectures on the topic of cardiac imaging. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Carolyn H. Sigman M.D., and his 5 children. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Brown has been practicing cardiothoracic surgery since 1994. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals from 1985 to 1994. He then served as research fellow and clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Brown is board certified in thoracic surgery. He has been on medical staff at Piedmont Hospital since 2001. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Eric Black-Maier, MD, is a Native Atlantan board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including management of implantable cardiac devices, anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and catheter ablation.Dr. Black-Maier performs the full spectrum of cardiac device implantations, including pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization device therapy, and lead extraction. He also specializes in ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrythmias, with a particular interest in ventricular tachycardia ablation.Dr. Black-Maier served as a research fellow at both the Howard Hughes Medical Research (HHMI) and Duke Clinical Research (DCRI) institutes. He has presented at national meetings and published over 40 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Victor E. Corrigan received his undergraduate degree with summa cum laude honors from the University of Georgia. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, an honors medical society. He completed his internship,residency and fellowship in cardiology at Emory University Hospital. In 1989, Dr. Corrigan joined the one of the three legacy cardiology practices that later merged to formPiedmont Heart Institute. He is a former president of the Georgia chapter of the American College of Cardiology and Medical Director of the American Heart Association for Metro Atlanta. Dr. Corrigan is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He was formerly the medical director of the heart transplant team and director of the Coronary Care Unit at Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta. He is actively involved in multiple medical device studies and pharmaceutical clinical studies. Dr. Corrigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

Vibhav Rangarajan is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rangarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Rangarajan is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Brumund is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Brumund has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Williams Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

Christina Thaler is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thaler has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Cardiac Tamponade.

Mani Daneshmand is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Daneshmand has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Fred Rodriguez is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Discordia, Pulmonary Atresia, and Pulmonary Valves Agenesis.

Rebecca Levit is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Levit has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Nikoloz Shekiladze is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shekiladze has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lithotripsy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Joshua Rosenblum is an Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rosenblum has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Coronary Artery Fistula, Tetralogy of Fallot, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Babaliaros has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Timothy Slesnick is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Slesnick has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Myocarditis.

John Puskas is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Puskas has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Raul Blanco, M.D. FACC, received his Bachelors of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in economics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Blanco completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Emory University. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular CT and Cardiac MRI. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association.Dr. Blanco enjoys traveling and has visited over 26 countries and most of the United States. He recently he has been exploring the Georgia mountains and the many parks and trails in the Atlanta area with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Blanco welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.