Overview
Dr. Kelly Richardson is a highly experienced physician-scientist and cardiac electrophysiologist with The Chattanooga Heart Institute. She specializes in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Dr. Richardson is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.A native of Chattanooga, she started her journey by earning her Bachelor of Science degree with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before graduating with high honors from Vanderbilt Medical School. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.Because of her passion for cardiology, Dr. Richardson pursued fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Stanford University, as well as a fellowship in Biodesign, which combined medicine and engineering. Prior to joining The Chattanooga Heart Institute and returning to Chattanooga, she served as a cardiac electrophysiologist and clinical instructor in the San Francisco Bay area.Dr. Richardson believes in the importance of educating her patients about their diagnoses and treatment options. She empowers patients to make informed decisions that align with their wishes. Her journey into medicine stemmed from a love of science and a desire to help others, which she finds fulfilling.She is passionate about her specialty and chose cardiology and specifically electrophysiology because it combines complex problem-solving with hands-on procedures. The field is constantly evolving, especially with advancements in ablation technology, which is both exciting and rewarding.Outside of her professional life, Dr. Richardson enjoys hiking with her husband and children, traveling, and playing tennis.
Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
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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
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
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- AnginaDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular CardiomyopathyDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.