Dr. James Hoback

James Ware is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Calhoun, Georgia. Dr. Ware is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ware is currently accepting new patients.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Ledford completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. Dr. Ledford completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MichiganDr. Ledford was the first cardiologist in this region to perform a percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure on an adult patient. This implant is less invasive than open heart surgery thereby posing fewer risks to the patient.Dr. Ledford served for 22 years in the United States Navy receiving numerous awards. He has been published in professional journals and has been the principal investigator on several research projects.Dr. Ledford enjoys outdoor activities especially hiking, camping, boating and travel. He loves to share those, especially with the grandkids. Dr. Ledford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.