The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Repair Doctors in Georgia, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair near Georgia, US. Of these, 41 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    T S. Guy
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cardiovascular Surgery And Thoracic Surgery

    200 South Enota Drive Northeast, Suite 380, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    T Guy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Guy has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Guy is currently accepting new patients.

    Douglas A. Murphy
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, HarrisonPavilion, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Murphy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Endoscopy.

    Vivek Rajagopal
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rajagopal earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his internship at the University of Washington in Seattle and his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rajagopal fulfilled a cardiology fellowship with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate training at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Rajagopal has a special interest and expertise in the minimally invasive treatment of valve disease.For more information, visit theMarcus Heart Valve Center. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Ezequiel J. Molina
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ezequiel J. Molina, MD is the new surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the Piedmont Heart Institute. He earned his medical degree from Buenos Aires University in Argentina. He completed his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, where he served as a clinical instructor focusing on heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support devices. Dr. Molina is board certified in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Molina has been practicing medicine for 10 years. He is proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including surgical coronary revascularization, aortic aneurysms, valve surgery, and complex reoperative surgery. He specializes in durable LVAD implantation, heart transplantation and surgical therapies for cardiogenic shock. Dr. Molina publishes and presents extensively in his field at national and international meetings. He has been an Investigator in several LVAD trials. Dr. Molina serves as a member of the STS-Intermacs Database Task Force, the largest durable LVAD registry in the world. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Molina was the surgical director of the LVAD and Heart Transplant Program at the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute in Washington, DC. He also served as co-interim chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Molina was an associate professor of Surgery at Georgetown University and the program director of the mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation surgical fellowship.In his spare time, Dr. Molina enjoys spending time with his wife and three little children. He enjoys cycling, running, reading, and traveling.Dr. Molina is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Molina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Michael E. Halkos
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, HarrisonPavilion, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Halkos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Halkos has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    William M. Brown
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brown has been practicing cardiothoracic surgery since 1994. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency at Emory University affiliated hospitals from 1985 to 1994. He then served as research fellow and clinical fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Brown is board certified in thoracic surgery. He has been on medical staff at Piedmont Hospital since 2001. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Tumor, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Adam B. Greenbaum
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Greenbaum is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greenbaum has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Vasilis C. Babaliaros
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Babaliaros has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Gaetano Paone
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaetano Paone is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Paone has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Patrick T. Gleason
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Gleason is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gleason has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Jeffrey S. Miller
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, HarrisonPavilion, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Miller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    George Hanzel
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Saint Joseph's

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Hanzel is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hanzel has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Sagar S. Damle
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Transplant Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Damle is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Infective Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Damle is currently accepting new patients.

    Tesfaye A. Telila
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Of Newnan

    795 Poplar Road, Suite 400, 
    Newnan, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tesfaye Telila, M.D. received his medical degree from Addis Ababa University, in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. He then went on to complete his internal medicine residency at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. He received his fellowship in general cardiology at the Wayne State University/Detroit Medical center and completed interventional & Structural cardiology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.Dr. Telila is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Adult Echocardiography.He has published numerous scholarly articles in peer reviewed medical journals and received several honors and awards and served as a chief cardiology fellow.Dr. Telila treats adult and geriatric patients with or at risk for cardiovascular diseases. In addition to his passion for valvular heart disease, complex coronary and cardiogenic shock, he has special interest in Global health. He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Telila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Richard L. Harvey
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery At Macon

    310 Hospital Dr, Ste 330, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Harvey, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mercer University in General Surgery and the University of Mississippi in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is a board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Harvey specializes in Mitral Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Afib, and Aortic Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Harvey enjoys freshwater fishing and aviation.Dr. Harvey is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Mani A. Daneshmand
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mani Daneshmand is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Daneshmand has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Pradeep K. Yadav
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Atlanta

    95 Collier Road NW, Suite 5015, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pradeep Yadav is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Yadav is currently accepting new patients.

    Tamer Attia
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamer Attia is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Attia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Joshua M. Rosenblum
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Emory University Hospital

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Rosenblum is an Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rosenblum has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Coronary Artery Fistula, Tetralogy of Fallot, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    William B. Keeling
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Keeling is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Keeling has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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    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. 

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    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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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.   

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    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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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? 

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    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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. 

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    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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  

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