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

. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

"As an experienced interventional cardiologist, Nicholas Laffely, MD, enjoys helping patients by using minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and blood vessel diseases. For Dr. Laffely, treating each patient as if they are family helps him build a lasting and compassionate relationship. ""Helping patients will always be a highlight of my profession,"" he says. When Dr.Laffely is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and taking his Jeep off-roading. Services". Dr. Laffely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, and Angioplasty.

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 Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

. Dr. Vaughn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

. Dr. Neglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

"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 the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

. Dr. Garrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy.

. Dr. Brahmbhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Sengers Syndrome, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Gregg Shander’s research on the heart’s electrical functions adds a new dimension to The Chattanooga Heart Institute’s renowned electrophysiology expertise. Dr. Shander has been interested in heart rhythm disturbances since he was in medical school. He received the Stanley J. Sarnoff award for cardiovascular research through which he studied rhythm disturbances. He transferred this interest from research into the care of his patients.Dr. Shander earned his doctor of medicine degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Chicago Hospital. He performed research involving arrhythmias at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and the University of Chicago. He completed his general cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, where he received further training in cardiac pacing and clinical electrophysiology including radiofrequency ablation.Dr. Shander received the American Heart Association Basic Sciences Research Award from the Chicago Chapter. He has also presented before the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions and at numerous other cardiovascular research symposiums. He has been published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, the Journal of American Physiology, the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and the supplement to the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation.|Dr. Shander, his wife, and two children enjoy spending time doing activities as a family. Dr. Shander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Keith Bruce is a native of Cleveland, Tennessee. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.Dr. Bruce specializes in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, ablation, heart rhythm disorders, and implantable cardiac devices. He is currently participating in a national trial on atrial fibrillation and has previously participated in multiple preclinical trials for implantable devices and preclinical drug trials.Dr. Bruce is the recipient of numerous significant awards including the Mayo Clinic’s Cardiovascular Diseases Outstanding Achievement Award in 2005. He has made numerous national and international presentations on cardiac topics. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Samuel Jones is a cardiologist specializing in cardiology and electrophysiology at The Chattanooga Heart Institute. Dr. Jones is board-certified in Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and in Internal Medicine. He retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force and came to Chattanooga from San Antonio Military Medical Center.Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an undergraduate degree from the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston while earning a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Jones had a distinguished military career having served as a Cardiology Consultant and Chief Consultant of Internal Medicine Services to the Air Force Surgeon General. He served as a flight surgeon while based at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida and in Saudi Arabia.|Fascinated by science and fueled by a desire to help relieve suffering, Dr.Jones found cardiology and electrophysiology to be the most intriguing subjects. Cardiology will continue to have incredible technological advances. When working with patients, Dr. Jones stresses each encounter needs to be ethical in terms of acting in the best interest of the patient, treating all patients fairly, and respecting their own right to make their decisions.Outside of work, Dr. Jones enjoys playing golf with his sons, or doing anything with his family. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Joseph Zenisek is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Zenisek has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zenisek is currently accepting new patients.

Sharon Shen is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dharmendrakumar Patel is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Thomas Johnston is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Harish Manyam is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Manyam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

David Huneycutt is a Cardiologist in Nashville,, Tennessee. Dr. Huneycutt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Aortic Regurgitation.