The 20 Best Spinal Shock Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA
Find the Top Spinal Shock Experts and Specialists
Georgia Heart Institute
Evan Hiner is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Hiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis. Dr. Hiner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology - 2022, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2020, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2017. Dr. Hiner is currently accepting new patients.
Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus
Lakshmi Sridharan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Sridharan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018.
Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road
Divya Gupta is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2014.
Walker Lake Intensivist
Michelle Thomas is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Shock, Hypothermia, Hypovolemic Shock, Arterial Embolism, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.
Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
Kunal Bhatt is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009.
Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus
Stephen Clements is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 60 years. Dr. Clements is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tissue Biopsy, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Clements is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1975.
Piedmont Augusta Heart Failure Center
Dr. Gupta specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the Piedmont Augusta Hub. Her additional skills include Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, TEE, Cardioversion, LVAD, and Cardiac Transplant Management. She is a member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT), Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Dr. Gupta offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum Cardiomyopathy, and all other Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Gupta is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. She manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Gupta is a highly skilled medical practitioner who is very detail oriented and passionate about quality care.In her spare time, Dr. Gupta enjoys reading, creating art, and traveling with her family. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Lawrenceville
"Abhijit Ghatak, MD is board certified in General and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ghatak has been practicing medicine for more than 10 years and has performed thousands of cardiac catheterization procedures. He is a recognized expert in cardiology and was featured in the ""Georgia Top Cardiologist"" in 2021 and 2022.". Dr. Ghatak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Apoplexy, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ghatak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ghatak is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Lawrenceville
Dr. Rowe is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He performs cardiac catheterizations, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound interpretation, stress test interpretation, and consultative cardiology. Dr. Rowe has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend's 'Top Doctors 2021'in Cardiovascular Diseases.He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, landscape projects, and being involved with church and the community. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Rowe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Rowe is currently accepting new patients.
Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
Arun Krishnamoorthy, MD, earned his undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from Emory University in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 2010, also serving as a Chief Medicine Resident from 2010-2011. He completed his clinical and research fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease at Duke University and at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in 2015, with additional sub-specialty training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology from 2015-2016 also at Duke University. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. In his spare time, Dr. Krishnamoorthy enjoys ultimate frisbee, Atlanta college and professional sports, travel, and spending time with family. Dr. Krishnamoorthy welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart At Eastside
Edward Clermont, MD specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, which focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Clermont brings a tremendous amount of expertise in caring for patients with many heart rhythm conditions and is be able to diagnose and treat these patients at Piedmont-Eastside Medical Center, in their state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab. Dr. Clermont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Clermont is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Clermont is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead Electrophysiology
Dr. Deering graduated summa cum laude from the Yale University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed his medical and cardiac electrophysiology training at Yale and Tufts New England Medical Center. After serving as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Yale between 1986 and 1989 he moved to Atlanta and joined the staff of Piedmont Hospital, where he has practiced since that time. Dr. Deering is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Deering has participated in a number of arrhythmia research trials and remains active in cardiac arrhythmia research. He serves as a reviewer for several major cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology journals. He has authored or co-authored numerous articles on a variety of arrhythmia-related topics. He has served as a speaker and moderator at many national and international cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology meetings. He is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS); has served on a number of HRS committees and task forces; and presently serves as chair of the HRS Membership Committee. Dr. Deering's primary area of interest is centered upon the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias and the treatment and education of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. He currently is in practice with the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians group and based at the Piedmont Hospital campus. He does see patients in a number of arrhythmia outreach clinics at several additional Piedmont Heart Institute locations. Dr. Deering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Deering is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Deering is currently accepting new patients.
Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Clinic
Dr. Loungani earned his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed his internal medicine residency in the Osler Medical Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He went on to complete fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at Duke University Hospital. He also completed a research fellowship at the Duke Clinical Research Institute.Dr. Loungani specializes in Cardiomyopathy, Advanced Heart Failure, and Cardiac Transplantation. He additionally has a special interest in caring for patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and most recently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring his new home in Georgia. Dr. Loungani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Loungani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Loungani is currently accepting new patients.
Chhokar Clinic
Zulfiquar Bhatti is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bhatti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart At Eastside
Omar R. Kashlan, MD, earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. He specializes in coronary artery disease, CHF, and PAD. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was practicing interventional cardiology for eight years.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, jogging, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Kashlan is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Kashlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. Dr. Kashlan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Kashlan is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Khan Pohlel, MD earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001. He completed his internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine concluding in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from Emory University also. Prior to joining Piedmont Athens Regional, Dr. Pohlel was in practice with Athens Cardiology Group. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. In his spare time, Dr. Pohlel enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters involved in outdoor activities including hiking, golf, fishing and hunting. Dr. Pohlel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Pohlel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pohlel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Pohlel is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Lawrenceville
Demir Baykal, MD, FACC, FASE is board certified and a diplomat of ABIM Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Society of Cardiac CT, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He is a recognized national expert in cardiac catheterization, advanced cardiac imaging, advanced heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Baykal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Baykal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baykal is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Newnan
Andrew Darlington, D.O. earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, where he was the Chief Medical Resident. Following his residency, he completed a Cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida and served as the Chief Cardiovascular Fellow.Dr. Darlington completed his fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Yale University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Darlington is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation and Cardiomyopathy. He has a special interest in Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy. In his spare time, Dr. Darlington enjoys all sports as well as traveling with his family.Dr. Darlington comes to Piedmont Heart with eight years of medical experience. He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Darlington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Darlington is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Darlington is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Fayetteville - Suite 2200
Dr. Al-Turk has completed formal training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. In addition, he is board certified in Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine. He has a special interest in the treatment of heart failure and coronary artery disease with an emphasis on prevention and lifestyle medicine. He enjoys employing a holistic, patient centered and collaborative approach. Utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments, Dr. Al-Turk seeks to empower patients and their families to optimize their health.In his free time Dr. Al-Turk enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dogs. His hobbies include cooking, exercising, and learning about different cultures through their unique cuisines. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Angina, and Hypertension. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Paul Johnson, MD, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He completed internship and residency at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UNC Hospitals and North Carolina Heart and Vascular, in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Johnson was also named Chief Cardiology Fellow at while UNC. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation (RPVI). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, radial access for heart catheterization, and imaging and intervention for peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Johnson is originally from Calhoun, Georgia. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Shock. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



















