Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jefferson Baer is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baer has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Charles L. Wilmer received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency and a cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wilmer is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is a fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. His specialties include cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Wilmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Mashman attended the University of Connecticut and NYU School of Medicine. His Residency, Chief Residency, and CV Fellowship were at Emory University. Dr. Mashman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, and in Comprehensive Echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Mashman's interests include Sports Cardiology, General cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, and non-cardiac surgery. Dr. Mashman has contributed to national practice guidelines and authored book chapters on these topics. He was the founding Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. He has been the Director of the Atlanta Regional Society of Echocardiography, and has served on the Echocardiography Committee of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mashman has been based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for many years, and served on many of Piedmont's committees. He is currently Director of Sports Cardiology for Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Mashman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Endocarditis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Battey received his medical degree from the Emory School of Medicine after earning his undergraduate degree cum laude from Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and served as chief resident in medicine for Grady Hospital. Dr. Battey served as a senior associate in medicine at Emory University Hospital Midtown's Carlyle Fraser Heart Center (formerly named Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University) from 1984-1999 and has been with Piedmont Healthcare since 2000. He is board certified in internal medicine with a cardiovascular disease subspecialty. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, Georgia Heart Association and the American Medical Association. Dr. Battey currently is in practice with Piedmont Heart Institute at the Piedmont Atlanta campus and the Canton locations. Dr. Battey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Dinsfriend earned his bachelors degree from Tufts University and earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and completed an additional fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell Presbyterian hospitals. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Dr. Dinsfriend treats adult patients with cardiovascular disease and specializes in advanced cardiovascular imaging. He has a special interest in diet/nutrition, valvular heart disease, and cardio-oncology.In his spare time, Dr. Dinsfriend enjoys spending time with family, exercising and travelling.Dr. Dinsfriend is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Dinsfriend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Raul Blanco, M.D. FACC, received his Bachelors of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in economics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Blanco completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Emory University. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular CT and Cardiac MRI. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association.Dr. Blanco enjoys traveling and has visited over 26 countries and most of the United States. He recently he has been exploring the Georgia mountains and the many parks and trails in the Atlanta area with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Blanco welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Steven Sigman, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He subsequently completed a medical residency and cardiology fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Emory respectively. Following that he served as chief resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute in 2009, Dr. Sigman was assistant professor of medicine (cardiology) at Emory University. Dr. Sigman is currently board certified in both cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology. He currently serves as the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Piedmont Hospital and the Piedmont Heart Institute. He also serves as a cardiology consultant both in the office and at Piedmont Hospital. His interests include diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and cardiac manifestations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the America Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He has authored or co-authored several publications and abstracts and frequently lectures on the topic of cardiac imaging. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Carolyn H. Sigman M.D., and his 5 children. Dr. Sigman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Tina Varghese, M.D. received her undergraduate degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey and earned her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. She then continued her training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with additional certifications in Echocardiography and Vascular Imaging.Dr. Varghese treats a variety of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve disease, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. She also performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging and has a special interest in preventive cardiology.In her spare time, Dr. Varghese enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and spending time with her family.Dr. Varghese is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Endocarditis.

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 Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Christopher Massad, MD, is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. He treats patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, among many other cardiovascular conditions with special interest in prevention, hypertension, and multimodality imaging.He earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine where he also served as Chief Medical Resident for an additional year before completing his cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.In his spare time, Dr. Massad enjoys spending time with wife and four children, woodworking, exercising and cycling. Dr. Massad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Endocarditis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Roshin Mathew received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Rochester. Dr. Mathew achieved his fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging from the University of Virginia and his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Tulane University where he served as chief fellow. Dr. Mathew has published numerous scholarly articles in medical journals and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He also has additional certifications in echocardiography and vascular interpretation (RPVI). He is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, the Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.Dr. Mathew treats a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease with a special focus in treatment and prevention of ischemic heart disease. He has a special interest in coronary microvascular dysfunction and ischemic heart disease.In his spare time, Dr. Mathew enjoys traveling, biking, football, and spending time with his family.Dr. Mathew welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angina.

Edmund Waller is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Waller has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Kenneth Taylor is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Hassan Sayegh is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sayegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Endocarditis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Peter Flueckiger is a Cardiologist in Atlanta,, Georgia. Dr. Flueckiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Sara Mobasseri is a Cardiologist in Atlanta,, Georgia. Dr. Mobasseri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Stenosis.

Cecile King is a Cardiologist in Atlanta,, Georgia. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

William Blincoe is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Blincoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Kalindi Parikh is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, High Cholesterol, and Angina.