Overview
Dr. Karia is the founding Medical Director for Advanced Heart Failure and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Piedmont Augusta. His expertise centers on innovative heart failure therapies. He is a respected thought leader and lectures globally on topics related to Advanced Heart Failure. In addition to taking care of Advanced Heart Failure; Cardiac Transplant; and LVAD patients; he performs echocardiograms; stress tests; and cardiac catheterizations. Dr. Karia is the Principal Investigator in many research studies and is published in many peer-reviewed publications. He serves on the editorial board of many prestigious journals.Dr. Karia has over 17 years' experience in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology; and Cardiovascular Medicine. He manages patients with Cardiac Transplants; Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD); Cardiomems® and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Beloved by his patients; Dr. Karia is an enthusiastic advocate for their care and is always willing to go the extra mile for them.
Dr. Karia is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1348 Walton Way, Ste 6700, Augusta, GA 30901
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.
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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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pulmonary Edema.
Wellstar MCG Health
Wael Aljaroudi is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Aljaroudi is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Pericarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Lithotripsy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
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Neal Weintraub is a Cardiologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Weintraub is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Darshak H. Karia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Darshak H. Karia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Darshak H. Karia by calling their office at 706-774-7855. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Darshak H. Karia a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Darshak H. Karia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Darshak H. Karia specialize in?
While Dr. Darshak H. Karia is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Darshak H. Karia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Darshak H. Karia has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Darshak H. Karia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Darshak H. Karia accept my insurance?
Dr. Darshak H. Karia accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-774-7855 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- CardiomyopathyDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart FailureDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Karia isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Karia isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Karia isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Karia isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Karia isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.