As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Shikhar Agarwal specializes in treating valvular and structural heart disease in adults.|Dr. Agarwal earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He also completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and structural intervention at the Cleveland Clinic.|He is experienced in performing a variety of cardiac procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral valve repair (Mitraclip), as well as the implantation of Watchman devices for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.|Dr. Agarwal currently leads the structural heart disease program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Under his leadership, he has grown the program and improved outcomes for those under his care. He helped lead the construction of a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room, one of the largest of its kind in the country.|Dr. Agarwal has been honored for early-career success by being recognized among the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Top Physicians Under 40. His dedication to protecting the hearts of everyone he treats led his colleagues to nominate him for this prestigious award.|In addition to performing a variety of complex cardiac procedures, Dr. Agarwal is dedicated to expanding cardiac care to people in rural areas of Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Haynos specializes in cardiac imaging and preventive cardiac care. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Haynos obtained his medical degree from Howard University. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Iowa. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Haynos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Mead specializes in clinical cardiology and echocardiography. His clinical interests include valvular heart disease and non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Mead obtained his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Geisinger Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Sarcoidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Bresticker specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He is the chair of Cardiac Surgery in Geisinger's central region. Dr. Bresticker performs aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart valve repair and replacement. He also performs cutting-edge procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Dr. Bresticker completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia, and his general surgery residency at Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bresticker is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Bresticker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Friscia specializes in coronary artery bypass (including off-pump CABG), aortic and mitral valve surgery (minimally invasive) TAVR, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophagectomy and VATS. His clinical interests include cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Friscia earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed his residency and fellowship in general and thoracic at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery in thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Qureshi specializes in general cardiology, stress echo testing and echocardiography. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Dr. Qureshi earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency and fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. He completed another fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Burnside specializes in valvular heart disease, including structural heart imaging, transesophageal echocardiogram and coronary artery disease in women. Her clinical interests include care of pregnant women with heart disease. Dr. Burnside obtained her medical degree from Temple University. She completed her residency at Drexel University. She continued her training by completing a fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Burnside is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Burnside is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Kristopher Pfirman, DO, is an osteopathic doctor who specializes in cardiology. He treats men and women for a wide range of heart conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, heart failure and coronary artery disease. Dr. Pfirman also performs diagnostic imaging like echocardiograms, cardiac computed tomography angiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac MRI.|Dr. Pfirman notes that his patients inspire him to come to work every day. “I am honored to have the opportunity to bring top-notch cardiac knowledge to the area and help our patients with their cardiac health,” he says.|He earned his osteopathic medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. He followed that with a residency in internal medicine at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV, where he served as chief resident. After his residency, Dr. Pfirman served as chief cardiology fellow at The Medical Center at Bowling Green in Bowling Green, KY. After his fellowship, Dr. Pfirman took a post-fellowship position in advanced cardiac imaging at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|During his time in West Virginia, he established an advanced imaging program. He brought that expertise to Geisinger when he returned home to practice medicine.|His desire to practice medicine began after a childhood bicycle accident. “After sustaining a laceration of my spleen, I was fascinated by the idea that doctors could see inside my body without surgery or invasive procedures,” he says. Imaging tests led to additional discoveries that required surgery at Geisinger ‘s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. “Because of this traumatic experience, I want to give that same care and compassion to those who come through the hospital doors,” says Dr. Pfirman.|Dr. Pfirman lectures on medical training programs across the country. He’s an accomplished researcher and writer, with more than 17 publications in peer-reviewed publications. He’s also a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals. And he writes cardiology content for the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pfirman received a teacher of the year award for the Cardiovascular Geisinger Fellowship as an Advanced Imaging Fellow and believes strongly in providing up-to-date medical knowledge to future doctors.|He's most proud of “working alongside junior medical professionals like residents and fellows to continue to publish in quality journals and continue teaching future cardiovascular medical professionals.”|Dr. Pfirman is a native of Williamsport. He says, “I enjoy bringing my expertise back to my hometown. I have had medical school rotations at multiple hospitals across the U.S. Throughout this journey, I’ve realized there’s nothing like home. To be able to provide professional care to my fellow neighbors where I grew up is beyond any reward I could have imagined.”. Dr. Pfirman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Bidirectional Tachycardia, Brugada Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dr. Yost is a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist. His clinical interests include interventional cardiology. He attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. Dr. Yost completed his residency and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Yost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Thomas Scott is a Cardiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Kamala Kallur, MD, is a cardiologist who cares for men and women — and her care extends beyond the clinical. “I like to meet and learn about people during their difficult times and explore their healing process while being their physician,” she says. Dr. Kallur specializes in general heart care, including treatment for coronary artery disease, ischemic and valvular heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, aortic valve regurgitation, chest pain, mitral valve regurgitation and heart attacks.|She also provides advanced cardiac imaging including echocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac CT scan and cardiac MRI.|Dr. Kallur has a clinical interest in women’s heart health and preventive cardiology. But what she loves most about her job, she says, is “being a part of a community where I can teach and learn at the same time from my patients and colleagues.”|She earned her medical degree from the Deccan College of Medical Sciences at NTR University of Health Sciences in India. Then Dr. Kallur completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in cardiovascular medicine, both at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She did a second fellowship in advanced cardiac imaging at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Dr. Kallur says she felt a sense of accomplishment at working in the ICU in New York City when the COVID-19 pandemic began, but “I moved to Danville to enjoy the best of being a physician in a community and also being at the forefront of medical innovation.”|She is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians.|Dr. Kallur has published several papers and peer-reviewed journal articles. She has presented at several national conferences.|In her spare time, Dr. Kallur enjoys doing Kuchipudi, a traditional Indian dance, as well as meeting new people and exploring new cultures. And as a new parent, she also has fun keeping up with her active toddler. Dr. Kallur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrest, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Khan specializes in clinical cardiology, heart failure and cardio-oncology. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Khan earned his medical degree from Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Pakistan. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency and fellowship at Providence Hospital, Southfield. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Fesniak specializes in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, cardiac catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Fesniak obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency and his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. He then completed another fellowship in transplant cardiology at Temple University Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Fesniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Harrison specializes in clinical cardiology. He attended the University of Massachusetts, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at St. Vincent Hospital. He continued his training by completing fellowships in critical care at St. Louis University Hospital and Stanford University Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in cardiology at the George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Harrison is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Robert Davis is a Cardiologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Carry is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Carry completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. He completed his fellowships at Tulane University Medical Center and New York University Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Carry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

John Conte is a Thoracic Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Smith specializes in clinical cardiology, stress echo testing and echocardiography. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Smith attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he received his medical degree. He then went on to complete his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He continued his training by completing a fellowship in cardiology at the same institution. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

John Pfeifer is a Cardiologist in Lewisburg,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pfeifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Charles Heid is a Cardiologist in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.