"Mark Aziz, MD, followed his parents' path by becoming a physician. Dr. Aziz is originally from Egypt, but the beautiful mountains and lakes drew him to the Appalachian Highlands. ""This is a great place to raise a family and practice medicine,"" says Dr. Aziz. He enjoys providing cardiac services to the region. Listening to his patients gives Dr. Aziz the information he needs to develop their treatment strategy. Understanding his patients and their individual medical needs helps them lead healthier and happier lives.". Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

Anthony Palazzo, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Palazzo is committed to excellent patient care, and in his time off enjoys spending time with his family and getting plenty of exercise. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

"When Fawwaz Hamati, MD, grew up in Amman, Jordan, there were only two professions a man could pursue – engineering and medicine. He decided to follow in the footsteps of his oldest brother, who began medical school when Dr. Hamati was in first grade. He moved to the Appalachian Highlands to hone his talents in cardiology. ""I love the friendly people here and that I can be a part of my patients' life,"" he says. Dr. Hamati says his treatment philosophy is rooted in communication. ""By talking, we can make decisions together about the best management plan,"" he says.". Dr. Hamati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Bryan Helsel, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Helsel recently moved his family to the area after he retired from the U.S. Army, where he flew attack helicopters. He is passionate about teamwork, and providing the best possible care to his patients. Dr. Helsel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Mark Stankewicz is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stankewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ayaz Rahman is an Internal Medicine provider in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Necrosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Tjuan Overly is a Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Overly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Larry Shears is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Shears is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Mark Robbins is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Nicholas Xenopoulos is an Interventional Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Xenopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

James Crenshaw is a Cardiologist in Jackson,, Tennessee. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Metabolic Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Basil Paulus is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Paulus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Mark Thel graduated with Distinction from the University of Virginia and cum laude from Georgetown University School of Medicine. At Georgetown, he was president of the Honor Medical Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He served his internship, internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional training at Duke where he was also the Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. He received the Duke Medical School Davison Society teaching award in 1996.Dr. Thel has published more than 25 papers focusing on clinical trials in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thel participated in the United States Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program and left the Navy in 2000 as a Commander. His duty stations included General Medical Officer for Carrier Air Group Five in Atsugi, Japan, and staff cardiologist at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Thel is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Thel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Uzoma Ibebuogu is a Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Ibebuogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Shahzad Shah is a Cardiologist in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Yasir Akhtar is a Cardiologist in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Carlos Podesta is a Cardiologist in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Podesta has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sara Negrotto is a Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Negrotto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Valve Repair. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).