"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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. 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 Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

"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 Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

. Dr. Vanlandingham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Growing up, Chester Ogborn, MD, was taught by his father to help others and be generous with his time. “When choosing a direction for my career I wanted to do something that had similar value.,” Dr. Ogborn says. Fascinated by the physiology of the lungs, Dr. Ogborn was drawn to pediatric pulmonology because it enabled him to develop long term relationships with young patients and their families. “Just because a child is young doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be treated with respect,” Dr. Ogborn says. “I would never want one of my young patients to feel like no one was listening to them.”. Dr. Ogborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Chronic Cough, Asthma, and Pectus Excavatum.

I am originally from the Philippines, and grew up in Manila, a big city much like New York or Los Angeles. When I finished medical school there, I began looking for residency programs in the U.S. During an interview at Quillen College of Medicine here in Johnson City, I just fell in love with this place. On my first visit, I was actually shocked at how small it was, but at the same time I liked the green grass, the trees, the quietness, the lack of traffic and how easy it is to get from one place to another in about 15 minutes. The friendliness of the people was one of the things that I noticed often. In big cities people hardly smile at you. But here, even people you don’t know smile at you, ask how you are and strike up conversations. When I was younger, I remember playing “doctor,” and thinking I would like to be one. I would mix powders and water in vials to make “medicine” and inject it into anything. Then in high school I realized how much I did love medicine. It was more of a desire to see people, talk to them, diagnose their problems and, hopefully, help them. It is a privilege to care for my patients; helping them understand what their medical issues are is of utmost importance to me. Cardiology is such a complex specialty, so I try to explain to them what their symptoms are, what could be the reason, and then from there come up with plans to do testing. Including patients as part of the decision-making process is key to growing our relationship as physician and patient it makes it easier when both doctor and the patient understand the plan and the goal. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my beautiful wife, Carmina. To de-stress, I run or go to the gym almost every day and work in my yard almost every weekend. Also I spend a lot weekend time driving the kids back and forth to activities. While that may sound mundane, it is one of the most rewarding things I have the privilege of doing. Being a doctor is wonderful, but to me, being a father and a husband is the most special role of all. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

. Dr. Rolen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Kyphosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

. Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia.

. Dr. Monderer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), High Cholesterol, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension.

. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.