. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Apoplexy, Aortic Regurgitation, and Cardiomyopathy.

Manar Jbara, MD, FACC, FASNC, SCCT, is board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac computerized tomography. He has published in multiple scientific journals, including Journal of American College of Cardiology, and participated in national clinical trials for the study of heart and vascular disease. He has received multiple accolades and nominations throughout his training and career. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Jbara also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Jbara has a special interest in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehab, along with the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cardiology. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring fellows, residents and medical students. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in nature and following sports. Services • Arrythmias • Cardiomyopathy • Congenital heart defects • Coronary heart disease • Heart failure • Hypertension • Peripheral artery disease • Valvular heart disease. Dr. Jbara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

. Dr. Blackwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Steven Smith, MD, was born and raised in Johnson City and takes great pride in serving his hometown community. Passionate about improving the health of the Appalachian Highlands, he values patient input in their treatment plans. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Smith also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He is also an active member of the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Jeffrey Towbin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Towbin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

. Dr. Koshkelashvili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, and Parathyroidectomy.

Mark Zenker is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zenker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Aortic Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Keith Anderson is an Internal Medicine provider in Cordova, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

. Dr. Mayhew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Atherosclerosis.

Shawn Baldwin, MD, became fascinated with cardiology long before he even realized he would become a physician. “God gave me an interest in the heart in elementary school, even before the thought of practicing medicine crossed my mind in college,” he says. Dr. Baldwin says his family’s encouragement helped him choose his career path and he came to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute with the encouragement of a former colleague. “It is important for patients to know that the medical team cares for them,” he says. “The most important way to know what someone needs is to listen. I enjoy when a procedure works well, and a patient truly feels better.”. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Tachycardia, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

"Dr. Ben Culp was encouraged to become a doctor by his father and brother, both of whom worked in medicine. He chose to specialize in cardiology because ""it provides a mixture of everything I enjoy about medicine, from establishing relationships with patients over time to integrating new technology into my practice."" He chose to come to Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute because it gave him the opportunity to practice with progressive techniques. ""My philosophy is to maximize patients' overall quality of life,"" he says, ""and to keep them independent as long as possible.""". Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Daniel Otten is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Otten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Mohamed Abou is a Cardiologist in Germantown,, Tennessee. Dr. Abou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

A Thomas is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

W Chad is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Chad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Jonathan Soslow is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Soslow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

Aaron Soufer is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Soufer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Bryan Doherty is a Cardiologist in Nashville,, Tennessee. Dr. Doherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.