Bradley Leshnower is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Leshnower has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

William Keeling is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Keeling has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Robert W. Powers, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C. He then completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals and his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Georgia Surgical Society and the Michael E. DeBakey Cardiovascular Society. He is board certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Powers joined the Piedmont Hospital medical staff in 1982. Dr. Powers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Yazan Duwayri is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Duwayri has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm Repair, and Embolectomy.

Nanette Wenger is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wenger has been practicing medicine for over 72 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Jefferson Baer is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baer has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

David Vadnais is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vadnais has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Bryan Wells is a Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Angina, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cardiac Ablation.

Stephanie Cantu is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cantu has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Mitral Stenosis.

Kanika Kalra is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kalra has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Morgan L. Cox, M.D., MHS, received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Butler University. She is board certified in general surgery.Dr. Cox specializes in a broad range of vascular surgery pathology including aortic disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, and superficial and deep venous disease.In her spare time, Dr. Cox enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, watching soccer, paddle boarding, and traveling. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Mashman attended the University of Connecticut and NYU School of Medicine. His Residency, Chief Residency, and CV Fellowship were at Emory University. Dr. Mashman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, and in Comprehensive Echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Mashman's interests include Sports Cardiology, General cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, and non-cardiac surgery. Dr. Mashman has contributed to national practice guidelines and authored book chapters on these topics. He was the founding Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. He has been the Director of the Atlanta Regional Society of Echocardiography, and has served on the Echocardiography Committee of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mashman has been based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for many years, and served on many of Piedmont's committees. He is currently Director of Sports Cardiology for Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Mashman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Endocarditis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Tina Varghese, M.D. received her undergraduate degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey and earned her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. She then continued her training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with additional certifications in Echocardiography and Vascular Imaging.Dr. Varghese treats a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging and has a special interest in preventive cardiology.In her spare time, Dr. Varghese enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and spending time with her family.Dr. Varghese is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Endocarditis, and Arterial Embolism.

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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.