The 20 Best Ventricular Fibrillation Doctors Near Me in Marietta, GA
Find the Top Ventricular Fibrillation Experts and Specialists
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nilsson is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead Electrophysiology
Dr. Wickliffe specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. A graduate of the Emory University School of Medicine, he completed his internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Emory University Hospital. Awarded an Outstanding Teaching Resident by the Emory University School of Medicine, he was also named an Outstanding Teaching Fellow. He is board certified in cardiology, electrophysiology and internal medicine. A member of several speakers's bureaus, he is also a published author. In addition, Dr. Wickliffe is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Wickliffe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Wickliffe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Wickliffe is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead Electrophysiology
Eric Black-Maier, MD, is a Native Atlantan board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including management of implantable cardiac devices, anti-arrhythmic drug therapy and catheter ablation.Dr. Black-Maier performs the full spectrum of cardiac device implantations, including pacemaker, defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization device therapy, and lead extraction. He also specializes in ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrythmias, with a particular interest in ventricular tachycardia ablation.Dr. Black-Maier served as a research fellow at both the Howard Hughes Medical Research (HHMI) and Duke Clinical Research (DCRI) institutes. He has presented at national meetings and published over 40 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Black is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Black 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. Black is currently accepting new patients.
The Emory Clinic Inc
Jacob Blatt is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Blatt is currently accepting new patients.
Georgia Heart Institute
Rana Tariq is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Tariq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Ectopic Heartbeat. Dr. Tariq is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2020 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2017.
Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
Neal Bhatia is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Bhatia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bhatia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.
Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Saint Joseph's
Christine Tompkins is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Tompkins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012.
Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
Mikhael El is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. El is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008.
Central Georgia Heart Center
Carmine Oddis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Oddis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Oddis is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead Electrophysiology
Sandeep Goyal, MBBS, earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, India. He completed his cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. His internal medicine residency was fulfilled at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Boston University School of Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Goyal served as the Chief Clinical Fellow of cardiac electrophysiology at Vanderbilt. Dr. Goyal is board certified in internal medicine & cardiology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Goyal provides full spectrum of electrophysiology services with special interest in comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation and laser lead extraction. Dr. Goyal welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Goyal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Electrophysiology
Dr. Gupta obtained his undergraduate degree from Emory University in Atlanta. He attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his fellowships in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gupta is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology and has special interest in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac device implantation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Gupta 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. 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.
Georgia Arrhythmia Consultants
Felix Sogade is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Sogade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sogade is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Sogade is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart At Augusta - Bldg. 2, Suite 302
Dr. Varkey specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology. His special interests include implantation and extraction of cardiac rhythm devices and complex ablation procedures.Dr. Varkey offers treatment for brady arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.In his spare time, Dr. Varkey enjoys spending time with his family, exercise and traveling. Dr. Varkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Varkey 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. Varkey is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Buckhead Electrophysiology
Dr. Karimianpour joins the section of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Piedmont Heart Institute from South Carolina. He grew up in Virginia where he later obtained his medical degree. He then completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic, followed by fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Fellow in both training programs. His clinical interests include catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias as well as cardiac device implantation and management. Dr. Karimianpour has authored several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and has presented his award-winning work at multiple national professional society gatherings.Dr. Karimianpour subspecializes in heart rhythm disorders and minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat abnormal heart rhythms. Conditions treated include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, inherited arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart block, catheter ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, implantation of transvenous pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, implantation of transvenous cardiac defibrillators, subcutaneous defibrillators, transvenous laser and mechanical lead extraction.Dr. Karimianpour has a special interest in treatment of ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death. Dr. Karimianpour joins Piedmont Heart Institute with a passion and vision to provide high-quality, efficient, and modern health care to the citizens of Georgia and beyond.In his spare time, Dr. Karimianpour enjoys traveling abroad and exploring new countries, cultures and foods. Dr. Karimianpour is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Karimianpour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Karimianpour 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. Karimianpour is currently accepting new patients.
Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus
Michael Lloyd is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Lloyd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Electrophysiology
Dhruv Chawla is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mcdonough, Georgia. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Chawla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Chawla is currently accepting new patients.
Central Georgia Heart Center
Jonathan Hoffman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shapiro Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Heart Of Athens
Antonio Sotolongo, MD, earned his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2011. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine (2014) and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (2017) at the University District Hospital of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in 2019.Dr. Sotolongo has been practicing electrophysiology for 5 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Sotolongo was a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist at University Hospitals in Cleveland Ohio and Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Dr. Sotolongo specializes in Electrophysiology. His special interests include catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, offering treatments for conditions such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation.In his spare time, Dr. Sotolongo enjoys playing golf as well as spending time with his wife and dog.Dr. Sotolongo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Sotolongo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Sotolongo is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026


















