Overview
John Layher is a Cardiologist in Greensboro,, Georgia. Dr. Layher is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1110 Commerce Dr Ste 108, Greensboro,, GA 30642
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.
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 highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Georgia Arrhythmia Consultants
Felix Sogade is a Cardiologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Sogade is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sogade is currently accepting new patients.
Athens Heart Center
Dr. Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, FACC is an Athens, Georgia based board-certified cardiologist and healthcare entrepreneur with over three decades of clinical and leadership experience. He is the founder of Athens Heart Center and serves as CEO of Doctors ACO, where he focuses on improving care delivery, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability for medical practices across the United States.Dr. Agrawal specializes in cardiology, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and pain management, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and practice optimization. His clinical training includes fellowships at Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, following his MBBS from SMS Medical College, University of Rajasthan, India.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Agrawal is actively involved in advancing healthcare innovation, including the adoption of AI-driven solutions to improve patient communication, front-desk efficiency, and revenue cycle performance in modern medical practices.Earlier in his career, he held international medical positions in Zambia, England, and Germany, contributing to diverse healthcare systems and gaining global clinical experience.Dr. Agrawal is also the founder of Physicians Circle for Patients, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping underserved and low-income patients access essential medical care. Dr. Agrawal is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Layher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Layher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Layher by calling their office at 706-389-3440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Layher a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Layher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arrhythmias, 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. John Layher specialize in?
While Dr. John Layher is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. John Layher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Layher has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. John Layher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Layher accept my insurance?
Dr. John Layher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-389-3440 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Layher isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Layher isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Layher isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Layher isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Layher isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Layher isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Layher isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Layher isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.