Dilpat Kumar, MD, brings a patient-centered approach to cardiology and believes every patient deserves to be heard, respected and treated as a partner in their care. “Every heart tells a story,” he says, “and my role is to truly listen.” For Dr. Kumar, being a doctor is about more than just clinical care — it's about connection. “What I enjoy most about being a clinician is listening to my patients’ stories, building long-lasting relationships and having the privilege of watching them improve over time,” he says. “There’s something deeply rewarding about being part of someone’s healing journey – not just treating symptoms, but truly understanding their lives, earning their trust and celebrating their progress together.” Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Kumar came to the region for training and fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands. “The mountains ground me,” he says. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Lemierre Syndrome, and Heart Tumor.

. Dr. Jaishankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

. Dr. Gall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

. Dr. Borsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

. Dr. Ramu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pneumonia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Bochis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Allen Atchley is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and also holds specialized board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation, Vascular Ultrasound. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Duke University Medical Center where he further pursued advanced training with a specialized fellowship in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Atchley also completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Duke.Dr. Atchley performed the first 3D Transesophageal Echo (TEE) in Chattanooga in March of 2011 and is one of only a few cardiologists level 3 trained in echocardiography and nuclear cardiography in the area. While at Duke University, he participated in research focused on echo and nuclear cardiology.Dr. Atchley and his wife have four young children—twin girls, a daughter one year younger and the youngest, a son. His leisure time is spent enjoying activities with his family. Dr. Atchley is a former All-American golfer. Dr. Atchley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Andrew Fowler is a cardiologist at The Chattanooga Heart Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fowler completed his fellowship in cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also pursued advanced training in interventional cardiology. Prior to that, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a B.S. in chemistry and a B.A. in music. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Fowler believes in a shared decision-making process with his patients. His goal is to help patients achieve longer lives and allow for a better quality of life. He was inspired to become a physician so that he could be with others in their time of need and finds great fulfillment in fostering meaningful relationships with his patients.He is particularly drawn to the anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics of cardiology, and is excited about the advancements in the field that help patients feel better and live longer. Dr. Fowler was instrumental in integrating fractional flow reserve, a technique which improves the ability to see the significance of a blockage, into catheterizations in Chattanooga. He views advancements in imaging technology as a significant evolution in his field, which makes for better decision-making and allows patients to avoid unnecessary procedures.Outside of work, Dr. Fowler enjoys spending time with his wife, creating music with loved ones, and playing pickleball. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Arie Szatkowski is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Szatkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

David Blazer is a Cardiologist in Dickson,, Tennessee. Dr. Blazer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Attack, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Oluwaseun Akinseye is a Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Akinseye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Fainting, Hypertension, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Sumeet Sharma is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

Basil Al is a Cardiologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Ventricular Fibrillation, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

Julie Moon is an Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia,, Tennessee. Dr. Moon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Angina, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.

Jason Infeld is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Infeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Dr. Chad Armstrong comes to The Chattanooga Heart Institute from Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and where he also completed an Internal Medicine residency. Dr. Armstrong sees patients at our Chattanooga Glenwood office and at our Hixson office. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Dr. Henry Cheng is board-certified in imaging and general cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Cheng completed an internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to general cardiology care, Dr. Cheng specializes in cardio-oncology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He sees patients at the Chattanooga Citico office and at our Hixson office. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Cardiomyopathy.

Lisa Carkner is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Carkner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Carkner is currently accepting new patients.

James Klemis is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Klemis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Angioplasty.