Faiz Rehman is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Rehman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Cardiomyopathy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rehman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gupta specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the Piedmont Augusta Hub. Her additional skills include Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, TEE, Cardioversion, LVAD, and Cardiac Transplant Management. She is a member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT), Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Dr. Gupta offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum Cardiomyopathy, and all other Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Gupta is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. She manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Gupta is a highly skilled medical practitioner who is very detail oriented and passionate about quality care.In her spare time, Dr. Gupta enjoys reading, creating art, and traveling with her family. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pulmonary Edema.

Scott Pethke, M.D. earned his medical degree at LSU Medical Center. He then completed his internal medicine residency & pulmonary/critical care fellowship at LSU Medical Center. Dr. Pethke is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, & critical care medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr Pethke was a partner of Augusta Lung Associates. He treats a wide variety of critical care & pulmonary disorders. Dr. Pethke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Varsha Kulkarni, M.D. completed her medical degree & residency at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India. She then completed her fellowship training at University of Florida. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Kulkarni was a founding partner of Augusta Lung Associates. Her special interests include interventional pulmonology (advanced diagnostics), lung cancer, & critical care medicine. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Karia is the founding Medical Director for Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Piedmont Augusta. His expertise centers on innovative heart failure therapies. He is a respected thought leader and lectures globally on topics related to Advanced Heart Failure. In addition to taking care of Advanced Heart Failure; Cardiac Transplant; and LVAD patients; he performs echocardiograms; stress tests; and cardiac catheterizations. Dr. Karia is the Principal Investigator in many research studies and is published in many peer-reviewed publications. He serves on the editorial board of many prestigious journals.Dr. Karia has over 17 years' experience in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology; and Cardiovascular Medicine. He manages patients with Cardiac Transplants; Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD); Cardiomems® and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Beloved by his patients; Dr. Karia is an enthusiastic advocate for their care and is always willing to go the extra mile for them. Dr. Karia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Dr. Abdulla is a cardiologist with over 40 years of experience treating patients. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.He is a clinical professor of Medicine at AU and former Chief of Cardiology at the Medical College of Georgia. He treats CAD, CHF, Hypertension, and Cardiac Arrhythmias, including Atrial Fibrillation.In his spare time, Dr. Abdulla maintains a website designed for patient education. Dr. Abdulla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Michael Johnson is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chandler specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. His special interests include Congestive Heart Failure. Dr. Chandler offers treatment for/treats conditions such as Coronary Artery Disease, and Congestive Heart Failure.He completed his Cardiology Fellowship in 1990 and is board certified in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure.In his spare time, Dr. Chandler enjoys horseback riding. Dr. Chandler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Dr. Baman specializes in Cardiovascular Diseases. His special interests include Preventative Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography. Dr Baman offers treatments for conditions such as chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Dr. Baman has over 26 years of experience in practice and is Board certified in Cardiology.Dr. Baman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis, skiing and camping. He enjoys travelling to other countries. He especially enjoys visiting and playing with his granddaughter. Dr. Baman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Rice is board certified in Family Medicine focusing on all aspects of patient care, as well as offering Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in his office.He is a native of North Augusta, SC, returning to begin practice after training at Clemson University, Edwards Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and residency in Pikeville, KY.Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and pets, golf, tennis, hiking, landscaping, watching sports, and cheering on his alma mater Clemson University. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

A Brannen is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brannen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brannen is currently accepting new patients.

Erin Cooper is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of South Carolina. She treats a variety of Cardiovascular diseases to include Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Valve Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia.Erin was born and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina. She is married with two children and enjoys caring for her local community. Ms. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Dr. Varkey specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include implantation and extraction of cardiac rhythm devices and complex ablation procedures.Dr. Varkey offers treatment for brady arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.In his spare time, Dr. Varkey enjoys spending time with his family, exercise and traveling. Dr. Varkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Clark specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include Catheter Ablation, Pacemaker/Defibrillator (AICD) implantation, and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchmanand Amulet implantation). Dr. Clark treats conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia, and preventive therapies for Stroke and Sudden Cardiac Death.Dr. Clark has over 25 years of clinical experience. He is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Internal Medicine, Special Competency in Cardiac Pacing and Cardioversion Defibrillation (NASPExAM), Cardiac CT, and Nuclear Cardiology.In his spare time, Dr. Clark enjoys road biking, running, golfing and travel. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Paul Cundey is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cundey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Cundey is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Maddux is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Maddux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Heart Attack. Dr. Maddux is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wangsnes is a Cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience treating patients.Dr. Wangsnes is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He specializes in Invasive Interventional Cardiology, TAVR and Echocardiography.In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar, weight training, martial arts and studying history. Dr. Wangsnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Ray Johnson is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.