Faisal Merchant is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Merchant has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Michael Lloyd is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lloyd has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Mikhael El is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. El has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Karimianpour joins the section of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Piedmont Heart Institute from South Carolina. He grew up in Virginia where he later obtained his medical degree. He then completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic, followed by fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Fellow in both training programs. His clinical interests include catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias as well as cardiac device implantation and management. Dr. Karimianpour has authored several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and has presented his award-winning work at multiple national professional society gatherings.Dr. Karimianpour subspecializes in heart rhythm disorders and minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat abnormal heart rhythms. Conditions treated include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, inherited arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block, catheter ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, implantation of transvenous pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, implantation of transvenous cardiac defibrillators, subcutaneous defibrillators, transvenous laser and mechanical lead extraction.Dr. Karimianpour has a special interest in treatment of ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death. Dr. Karimianpour joins Piedmont Heart Institute with a passion and vision to provide high-quality, efficient, and modern health care to the citizens of Georgia and beyond.In his spare time, Dr. Karimianpour enjoys traveling abroad and exploring new countries, cultures and foods. Dr. Karimianpour is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Karimianpour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Deering graduated summa cum laude from the Yale University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed his medical and cardiac electrophysiology training at Yale and Tufts New England Medical Center. After serving as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Yale between 1986 and 1989 he moved to Atlanta and joined the staff of Piedmont Hospital, where he has practiced since that time. Dr. Deering is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Deering has participated in a number of arrhythmia research trials and remains active in cardiac arrhythmia research. He serves as a reviewer for several major cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology journals. He has authored or co-authored numerous articles on a variety of arrhythmia-related topics. He has served as a speaker and moderator at many national and international cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology meetings. He is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS); has served on a number of HRS committees and task forces; and presently serves as chair of the HRS Membership Committee. Dr. Deering's primary area of interest is centered upon the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias and the treatment and education of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. He currently is in practice with the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians group and based at the Piedmont Hospital campus. He does see patients in a number of arrhythmia outreach clinics at several additional Piedmont Heart Institute locations. Dr. Deering is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Babaliaros has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Patrick Gleason is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gleason has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Neal Bhatia is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhatia has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Plaque Psoriasis, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Adam Greenbaum is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greenbaum has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Rajeev Singh is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiogenic Shock.

Zubin Yavar, M.D., FACC is a cardiologist and cardiovascular imaging specialist. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He has a passion for cardiac imaging as evident by his specialized training in advanced adult comprehensive echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.As a general cardiologist, Dr. Yavar is trained to treat a wide variety of cardiovascular conditions. His ability to articulate complex concepts with clarity helps engage patients in understanding their conditions.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, exploring new countries, formula 1 racing, the arts, tennis and rock climbing.Dr. Yavar is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Yavar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Michael Hoosien, MD MSc, received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He continued his training with an internal medicine residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, a post-doctoral fellowship in molecular cardiology at the Miller School of Medicine, followed by fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He also holds a masters degree in biotechnology and bioinformatics from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hoosien is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He is bilingual and fluent in both English and German.Dr. Hoosien treats patients with cardiac arrhythmias. He has a special interest in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, management of supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.In his spare time, Dr. Hoosien enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and art.Dr. Hoosien welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hoosien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Sandeep Goyal, MBBS, earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India. He completed his cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. His internal medicine residency was fulfilled at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Goyal served as the Chief Clinical Fellow of cardiac electrophysiology at Vanderbilt. Dr. Goyal is board certified in internal medicine & cardiology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Goyal provides full spectrum of electrophysiology services with special interest in comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation and laser lead extraction. Dr. Goyal welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Wickliffe specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. A graduate of the Emory University School of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Emory University Hospital. Awarded an Outstanding Teaching Resident by the Emory University School of Medicine, he was also named an Outstanding Teaching Fellow. He is board certified in cardiology, electrophysiology and internal medicine. A member of several speakers's bureaus, he is also a published author. In addition, Dr. Wickliffe is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Wickliffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Eric Black-Maier, MD, is a Native Atlantan board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including management of implantable cardiac devices, anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and catheter ablation.Dr. Black-Maier performs the full spectrum of cardiac device implantations, including pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization device therapy, and lead extraction. He also specializes in ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrythmias, with a particular interest in ventricular tachycardia ablation.Dr. Black-Maier served as a research fellow at both the Howard Hughes Medical Research (HHMI) and Duke Clinical Research (DCRI) institutes. He has presented at national meetings and published over 40 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Stacy Westerman is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Westerman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Block, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Norihiko Kamioka is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kamioka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Miguel Leal is a Cardiologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Leal has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Vinod Thourani is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thourani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Anand Shah is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Block. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.