Overview
Dr. Allen Atchley is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, Vascular Ultrasound. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center where he further pursued advanced training with a specialized fellowship in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Atchley also completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Duke.Dr. Atchley performed the first 3D Transesophageal Echo (TEE) in Chattanooga in March of 2011 and is one of only a few cardiologists level 3 trained in echocardiography and nuclear cardiography in the area. While at Duke University, he participated in research focused on echo and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Atchley and his wife have four young children—twin girls, a daughter one year younger and the youngest, a son. His leisure time is spent enjoying activities with his family. Dr. Atchley is a former All-American golfer.
Dr. Atchley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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Locations
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
Dr. Keith Bruce is a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.Dr. Bruce specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, ablation, heart rhythm disorders, and implantable cardiac devices. He is currently participating in a national trial on atrial fibrillation and has previously participated in multiple preclinical trials for implantable devices and preclinical drug trials.Dr. Bruce is the recipient of numerous significant awards including the Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Diseases Outstanding Achievement Award in 2005. He has made numerous national and international presentations on cardiac topics. Dr. Bruce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Adventist Health System Georgia Inc
Robert Styperek is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Calhoun, Georgia. Dr. Styperek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Styperek is currently accepting new patients.
The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
Dr. Gregg Shander’s research on the heart’s electrical functions adds a new dimension to The Chattanooga Heart Institute’s renowned electrophysiology expertise. Dr. Shander has been interested in heart rhythm disturbances since he was in medical school. He received the Stanley J. Sarnoff award for cardiovascular research through which he studied rhythm disturbances. He transferred this interest from research into the care of his patients.Dr. Shander earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Chicago Hospital. He performed research involving arrhythmias at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and the University of Chicago. He completed his general cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, where he received further training in cardiac pacing and clinical electrophysiology including radiofrequency ablation.Dr. Shander received the American Heart Association Basic Sciences Research Award from the Chicago Chapter. He has also presented before the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions and at numerous other cardiovascular research symposiums. He has been published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, the Journal of American Physiology, the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and the supplement to the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation.|Dr. Shander, his wife, and two children enjoy spending time doing activities as a family. Dr. Shander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Atchley isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ApoplexyDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Atchley isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Atchley isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.