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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) near Athens, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiology

      Starr Cardiology Associates

      711 Cook Dr Ste 220, 
      Athens, TN 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yasir Akhtar is a Cardiologist in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Akhtar 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 Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

      Starr Cardiology Associates

      711 Cook Dr Ste 220, 
      Athens,, TN 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Selcuk Tombul is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Tennessee. Dr. Tombul 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, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine

      Athens Physicians Practice LLC

      711 Cook Dr, Suite 100, 
      Athens, TN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Gooch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Gooch 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 Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Diverticular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Athens Physicians Practice LLC

      711 Cook Dr, Suite 220, 
      Athens, TN 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maurice Alston is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Alston 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 Heart Attack, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Apoplexy, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. Dr. Alston is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine

      Statcare Inpatient LLC

      1114 W Madison Ave, 
      Athens, TN 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Reed 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine

      Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC

      1114 W Madison Ave, 
      Athens, TN 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frederick Mcdonald is an Emergency Medicine provider in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Mcdonald 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 Muscle Spasms, Gallbladder Disease, Fractured Spine, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Advanced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

      Office

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater,, TN 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Martyn is a Cardiologist in Sweetwater,, Tennessee. Dr. Martyn 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

      Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC

      783 New Hwy 68, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kendra Hendon is a Nephrologist in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Hendon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hendon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

      Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC

      783 New Hwy 68, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Newman is a Nephrologist in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Newman 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

      Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Murphy is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Murphy 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 Lymphangitis, Morning Sickness, Cellulitis, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine

      Sweetwater Hospital Association

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Shamblin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Shamblin 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shamblin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      University Health System, Inc.

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Hirsh is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Hirsh 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 Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hirsh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
      Internal Medicine

      Sweetwater Hospital Association

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (13.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Laurence James is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. James 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Shingles, and Hip Replacement. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?

      Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is a syndrome wherein the left ventricle of the heart is unable to relax normally between each heartbeat. This leads to an increase in blood pressure in the left ventricle when blood fills it between each heartbeat. An ejection fraction measures how well the heart pumps blood. In heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, while there is heart failure the ejection fraction is normal.

      When should I see a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Athens, TN?

      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 a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Athens, TN?

      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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Athens, TN?

      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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Athens, TN?

      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 a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Athens, TN?

      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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor near Athens, TN?

      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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctors near Athens, TN?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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 a Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) 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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