Dr. Daniel M. O'roark

Steven Smith, MD, was born and raised in Johnson City and takes great pride in serving his hometown community. Passionate about improving the health of the Appalachian Highlands, he values patient input in their treatment plans. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Smith also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He is also an active member of the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Physician Specialties. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Tom Stathopoulos, MD, provides comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care with an emphasis on listening to patients and building trust. He believes clear communication helps create better outcomes. Dr. Stathopoulos was born in Brooklyn, New York, and lived in Chicago for more than 40 years before moving to the Appalachian Highlands. He was drawn to the region’s values and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. His interest in medicine was shaped by his parents, whose hopes for him encouraged his pursuit of cardiology. “Listening with patience and understanding leads to a wonderful patient doctor relationship consisting of trust, confidence, and mutual understanding,” he says. Dr. Stathopoulos is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Angina. Dr. Stathopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stathopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

I am from Nancy, Kentucky, but I came to the area in 1985 to do my internal medicine residency at James H. Quillen. I find cardiology fascinating, complex and challenging. I most enjoy talking with people to solve problems and try to help them understand more about the issues they face. It is important to listen to my patients because they hold the key to solving their healthcare problems. My wife, Marla, and I have four children: Nathan, Jake, Leah and Paul. Outside of work, I enjoy family, astronomy and beekeeping. My other interests include gardening, skiing, bowhunting, camping and fishing. Dr. Merrick is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Stenosis. Dr. Merrick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Merrick is currently accepting new patients.

I am originally from the Philippines, and grew up in Manila, a big city much like New York or Los Angeles. When I finished medical school there, I began looking for residency programs in the U.S. During an interview at Quillen College of Medicine here in Johnson City, I just fell in love with this place. On my first visit, I was actually shocked at how small it was, but at the same time I liked the green grass, the trees, the quietness, the lack of traffic and how easy it is to get from one place to another in about 15 minutes. The friendliness of the people was one of the things that I noticed often. In big cities people hardly smile at you. But here, even people you don’t know smile at you, ask how you are and strike up conversations. When I was younger, I remember playing “doctor,” and thinking I would like to be one. I would mix powders and water in vials to make “medicine” and inject it into anything. Then in high school I realized how much I did love medicine. It was more of a desire to see people, talk to them, diagnose their problems and, hopefully, help them. It is a privilege to care for my patients; helping them understand what their medical issues are is of utmost importance to me. Cardiology is such a complex specialty, so I try to explain to them what their symptoms are, what could be the reason, and then from there come up with plans to do testing. Including patients as part of the decision-making process is key to growing our relationship as physician and patient it makes it easier when both doctor and the patient understand the plan and the goal. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my two children and my beautiful wife, Carmina. To de-stress, I run or go to the gym almost every day and work in my yard almost every weekend. Also I spend a lot weekend time driving the kids back and forth to activities. While that may sound mundane, it is one of the most rewarding things I have the privilege of doing. Being a doctor is wonderful, but to me, being a father and a husband is the most special role of all. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

Shobha Hiremagalur is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Johnson City,, Tennessee. Dr. Hiremagalur is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hiremagalur is currently accepting new patients.

Tariq Haddadin is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Haddadin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherectomy. Dr. Haddadin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Haddadin is currently accepting new patients.