Dr. Ateet B. Patel

Matthew Wiisanen is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Wiisanen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Wiisanen is currently accepting new patients.

James Merritt is an Interventional Cardiologist in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.