Dr. Keith Atkinson

Dilpat Kumar, MD, brings a patient-centered approach to cardiology and believes every patient deserves to be heard, respected and treated as a partner in their care. “Every heart tells a story,” he says, “and my role is to truly listen.” For Dr. Kumar, being a doctor is about more than just clinical care — it's about connection. “What I enjoy most about being a clinician is listening to my patients’ stories, building long-lasting relationships and having the privilege of watching them improve over time,” he says. “There’s something deeply rewarding about being part of someone’s healing journey – not just treating symptoms, but truly understanding their lives, earning their trust and celebrating their progress together.” Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Kumar came to the region for training and fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands. “The mountains ground me,” he says. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Lemierre Syndrome, and Heart Tumor.

Steven Isserman is a Cardiologist in Morganton, North Carolina. Dr. Isserman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Mark Brady is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lenoir, North Carolina. Dr. Brady is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Byssinosis, and Endoscopy.