Overview
Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, Athens,, GA 30606
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite A
Dr. Petro received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He then attended Jefferson Medical College, where he completed his medical degree. Afterwards, he completed his internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and his cardiovascular fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Petro is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Petro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite B
Dr. Kanukunta earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. In 1995, Dr. Kanukunta completed his cardiology fellowship at Providence Hospital and Medical Center in Southfield, MI. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He specializes in interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular interventions. Dr. Kanukunta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite A
Dr. Doughan received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, where he also completed his internship. From Lebanon, he came to Emory University School of Medicine in 2002 to complete his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship. Dr. Doughan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is also board certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT) and Testamur of the National Board of Echocardiography. Dr. Doughan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thromboangiitis Obliterans. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Avelar isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.


