Overview
Dr. Lehman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and specializes in imaging cardiology. He came to Chattanooga Heart from Duke University Health System in Durham, NC. Dr. Lehman completed a fellowship and residency in Cardiovascular Disease at Duke University. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and a Master’s of Public Policy, Concentration in Health Policy from Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy. He graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with a Bachelor’s of Science, Biology, where he had the highest GPA for all bachelor of science degrees. He served as a congressional aid on Capitol Hill.
Dr. Lehman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Arterial Embolism.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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.
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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- AnginaDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Lehman isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ApoplexyDr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Lehman isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Lehman isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Lehman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Lehman isExperienced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Lehman isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.