The 20 Best Heart Transplant Doctors near decatur, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near decatur, GA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mani Daneshmand is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Daneshmand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Daneshmand is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2014. Dr. Daneshmand is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2835 Brandywine Rd, 
    Atlanta,, GA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shriprasad Deshpande is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta,, Georgia. Dr. Deshpande is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, His Bundle Tachycardia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Deshpande is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vega is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vega is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 1996. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

    1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bahaaldin Alsoufi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Alsoufi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Alsoufi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Bhatia is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. 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. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Attia is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Attia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Attia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wendy Book is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Book is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Eisenmenger Syndrome, Double Discordia, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Book is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Book is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Transplant Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2022. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonjoy Laskar is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Laskar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Laskar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012. Dr. Laskar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Executive Park

    1605 Chantilly Drive Northeast, Ste301, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arshed Quyyumi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Quyyumi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Vasoconstriction, Heart Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Quyyumi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1991. Dr. Quyyumi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Midtown

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Givens is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Givens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Enlarged Liver, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Givens is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020. Dr. Givens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunal Bhatt is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ezequiel Molina is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Molina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Molina is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Molina is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Helmers is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Helmers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Helmers is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Helmers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Decatur

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste240, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, German, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Tanveer Rab is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Rab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Rab is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1999. Dr. Rab is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

    1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirk Kanter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, Heterotaxy Syndrome, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Kanter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

    1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Chai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses SVC Obstruction, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Chai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fawwaz Shaw is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Interrupted Aortic Arch, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Shaw is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Divya Gupta is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Enlarged Liver, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2014. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Sridharan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Enlarged Liver, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Sridharan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Sridharan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Transplant?

    A heart transplant is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.

    When should I see a Heart Transplant doctor near decatur, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Heart Transplant doctor near decatur, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Heart Transplant doctors near decatur, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Transplant doctors near decatur, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Transplant doctor near decatur, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Transplant doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Transplant doctor near decatur, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Heart Transplant doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Transplant doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Transplant doctors near decatur, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Heart Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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