The 20 Best Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Canton, GA

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The 20 Best Endocarditis Doctors near Canton, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Endocarditis near Canton, GA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Kirk B. Laman
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis

    Piedmont Heart Of Canton

    15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Canton, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirk Laman, D.O. F.A.C.C., earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He went on to do his internal medicine residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and his invasive cardiology fellowship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit. Dr. Laman is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. He is also a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His special interests include cardiac imaging and preventative cardiology.In his spare time, Dr. Laman enjoys writing, photography, and travel. Dr. Laman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Gary C. Chan
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Canton

    15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Canton, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary C. Chan, D.O., Ph.D., earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Brookwood Baptist Health and Cardiology Fellowship at University of Arizona in Tucson. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, Dr. Chan has 13 years of molecular cardiovascular research experience, and completed a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at Harvard. He has expertise in treating coronary artery disease, chronic high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, among other conditions.Dr. Chan is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Pavani Kolakalapudi
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Advanced in Endocarditis

    Office

    1495 Hickory Flat Hwy Ste 140, 
    Canton, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pavani Kolakalapudi is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Kolakalapudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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    Roberto F. Pereira
    Distinguished in Endocarditis
    Distinguished in Endocarditis

    Piedmont Heart Of Jasper

    220 J L White Dr, Suite 100, 
    Jasper, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pereira received his medical degree from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. He completed his internal medicine internship, residency and a fellowship in cardiology at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and its subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease, the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners as a cardiac rhythm device specialist. He is a member of the American Heart Association's Scientific Council in Cardiovascular Diseases and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Pereira currently is in practice with the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Jasper and serves as the medical director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Dr. Pereira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Endocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Endocarditis
    Physician Assistant

    Piedmont Heart Of Canton

    15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 110, 
    Canton, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Fleury is a Physician Assistant in Canton, Georgia. Mr. Fleury has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Mr. Fleury is currently accepting new patients.

    Kathleen Evans
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Heart And Vascular Care

    460 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Suite 390, 
    Canton, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Evans is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and His Bundle Tachycardia. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Northside Hospital Cherokee

    201 Hospital Rd, 
    Canton, GA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Runa Gokhale is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Gokhale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, HIV/AIDS, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Medical Associates Of North Georgia-Main Office

    320 Hospital Rd, 
    Canton, GA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avanthi Doppalapudi is an Infectious Disease provider in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Doppalapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Center For Cardiovascular Care

    1120 Wellstar Way Ste 303, 
    Holly Springs, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernesto Hernandez is a Cardiologist in Holly Springs, Georgia. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Northside Cardiovascular-Canton

    470 Northside Cherokee Blvd Ste 480, 
    Canton, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shengchuan Rick is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Rick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Northside Cardiovascular-Canton

    470 Northside Cherokee Blvd Ste 480, 
    Canton, GA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Santhi Adigopula is a Cardiologist in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Adigopula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Center For Cardiovascular Care

    120 Stonebridge Pkwy Ste 110, 
    Woodstock, GA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eddie Hackler is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Hackler has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 3, and Timothy Syndrome.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    120 Stonebridge Pkwy Ste 110, 
    Woodstock, GA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Snapper is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Snapper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Multiple System Atrophy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC

    120 Stonebridge Pkwy Ste 110, 
    Woodstock, GA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Riley is a Cardiologist in Woodstock, Georgia. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Kaiser Permanente Townpark Comprehensive Medical Center

    750 Townpark Ln Nw, 
    Kennesaw, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janelle Gooden is a Cardiologist in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Gooden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Endocarditis. Dr. Gooden is currently accepting new patients.

    Samyuktha N. Muralidhara
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Experienced in Endocarditis

    Piedmont Physicians Of Kennesaw

    187 Chastain Rd Suite 200, 
    Kennesaw, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samyuktha Muralidhara, M.D., earned her Doctorate Degree in Medicine from the University of Sint Eustasius SOM in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, Caribbean. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology at Michigan State University. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians at Kennesaw, Dr. Muralidhara was Chief Resident of the Family Medicine Program at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Also while at Mercy Hospital, Dr. Muralidhara was a resident preceptor where she provided medical care and taught students at Des Moines Medical University on two medical brigade trips to Honduras. Dr. Muralidhara is board certified in family medicine and passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination on her first attempt. She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Board of Family Medicine and American Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Muralidhara is passionate about providing excellent healthcare to all of her patients and committed to preventative care practices. Additionally, she has special interests in women's health and treating mental health issues. In her spare time, Dr. Muralidhara enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, running and taking road trips. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Amy Varner
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Kennesaw

    187 Chastain Rd Suite 200, 
    Kennesaw, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Varner, M.D., received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Murray State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then went on to obtain her doctorate in Medicine from the University of Kentucky while a member of the AOA Honor Society. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Varner is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.Dr. Varner specializes in executive physicals, anxiety, depression and ADHD, for patients' ages 16 and up. Dr. Varner also performs pap smears and has a special interest in preventative health.In her spare time, Dr. Varner enjoys spending time with family, traveling and being outdoors.Dr. Varner welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Varner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Endocarditis?

    Endocarditis is inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium). It is most often caused by a bacterial or, rarely, a fungal infection.

    When should I see an Endocarditis doctor near Canton, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Endocarditis doctor near Canton, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Endocarditis doctors near Canton, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Endocarditis doctors near Canton, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Endocarditis doctor near Canton, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Endocarditis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Endocarditis doctor near Canton, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Endocarditis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Endocarditis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Endocarditis doctors near Canton, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Endocarditis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Endocarditis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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