
Overview
Garry McCulloch, M.D., received his medical degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine Grand Cayman. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida.
Dr. McCulloch is board certified in cardiology, internal medicine, and echocardiography. He is also a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology. He has a special interest in exploring innovative and effective treatments for coronary artery disease and heart failure. He also enjoys educating his patients on preventative care and treatment options in an effort to empower them and their families concerning their own health outcomes.
In his spare time, Dr. McCulloch enjoys spending time with his family, learning about different cultures and cuisines, traveling and meeting new people. Health and fitness is always a priority for Dr. McCulloch who hopes to set a positive example for his patients.
Dr. Mcculloch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
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Locations
1267 Highway 54 West, Suite 2200, Fayetteville, GA 30214
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.
Piedmont Heart Of Newnan
Dr. Akhtar specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Piedmont Augusta. His clinical interests include Cardiac MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Right Heart Catheterizations. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), The Medical Association of Georgia, and the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA). Dr. Akhtar offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum cardiomyopathy, and other Cardiovascular Diseases.Dr. Akhtar has more than 15 years' experience in general cardiology, and is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. He manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Akhtar takes great care in providing high quality care and timely follow up for his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Akhtar enjoys spending time with his family, and playing golf. Dr. Akhtar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pulmonary Edema, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC
Adam Lourie is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Lourie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Pacemaker Implantation.
Piedmont Heart Of Newnan
Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate and medical degree from Medical University of Lublin, Poland. He completed his internal medicine internship/residency at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center/ Tufts University in Boston, MA. Following his residency, he completed an advanced echocardiography fellowship at West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Boston, MA.Dr. Patel completed his cardiology fellowship training at University of Massachusetts- Baystate Medical Center. He subsequently completed an advanced cardiac imaging fellowship in CT/MRI at The Ohio State University.Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Echocardiography, Vascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac MRI. Dr. Patel is a fellow of the American College Of Cardiology and is a member of the American Medial Association, American Society of Echocardiography and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.Dr. Patel enjoys all sports as well as traveling with his family. Dr. Patel comes to Piedmont Heart with eight years of medical experience. He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureDr. Mcculloch isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Mcculloch isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Mcculloch isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mcculloch isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mcculloch isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Mcculloch isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Mcculloch isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

