C S. Ledford
Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome
Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome

Overview

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 Short QT Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

Graduate Institution
University Of South Carolina
Residency
National Naval Medical Center
Specialties
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Fellowships
National Naval Medical Center, William Beaumont Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga
2501 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Brian C. Mitchell
Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome
Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome

The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cleveland

400 Berywood Trail NW, Suite A, 
Cleveland, TN 
 (25.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Brian Mitchell is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine and nuclear cardiology. He has been with Chattanooga Heart since 2004 and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.Dr. Mitchell completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at the University of Arizona, Tucson. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee with bachelor degrees in both biology and anthropology.Dr. Mitchell is board certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology.Dr. Mitchell completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at the University of Arizona, Tucson.Dr. Mitchell is board certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short QT Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Brugada Syndrome, Short QT Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Pacemaker Implantation.

Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Distinguished in Short QT Syndrome
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Centennial Heart LLC

585 Interstate Dr, B, 
Manchester, TN 
 (55.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Brian Jefferson is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Manchester, Tennessee. Dr. Jefferson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short QT Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy. Dr. Jefferson is currently accepting new patients.

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