25 of the Best Heart Failure Specialists Near Me

Dr. Gohar is a board-certified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist with an interest in cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, VA-ECMO and infiltrative diseases of the heart. He is also trained in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. After completing his General Cardiology fellowship at Virginia Tech Carillon School of Medicine, Dr. Gohar received additional advanced training in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation at the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.Dr. Gohar has been the PI on multiple clinical studies and has served on various committees and leadership roles during his career including associate medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. He is currently serving as Medical Director of Advanced Cardiology and Chair of Cardiology at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. His areas of interest include Cardiogenic Shock, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies, Familial Cardiomyopathy and Palliative Care in End Stage Heart failure. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family as well as pursuing philosophical quests involving the nature of reality, consciousness, on being human and ontological quandaries around the existence of a "human soul" through quantum conceptualizations and the role of Prefrontal Cortex. Dr. Gohar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Gohar is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure And Tranplantation. Dr. Gohar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nirav Y. Raval is a highly skilled, board-certified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist. He completed an undergraduate degree from Kent State University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. After completing internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, he fulfilled both cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure and heart transplantation fellowships at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.', 'Dr. Raval has contributed to the advanced heart failure and transplant community by authoring and reviewing numerous abstracts and peer-reviewed publications in multiple societies. His heart failure research interests have been predominantly in device therapy for heart failure. His clinical interest areas in transplant research include donor recipient matching, donor management, and non-invasive assessment of graft injury. He is a national board member of Mended Hearts, Inc., a patient advocacy group. Dr. Raval‘s board focus has been on increasing patient awareness of heart failure and its therapies including transplantation, mechanical support, and the role of clinical research. He is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital and Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Raval is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Raval is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) and AB Internal Medicine(Adv Heart Failure & Transplant Cardio). Dr. Raval is currently accepting new patients.

Lance Sullenberger is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Sullenberger is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sullenberger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Council For Certification Of , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullenberger is currently accepting new patients.

Amber Stepp is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Stepp, NP is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Stepp, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Stepp, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Palak Shah is a board-certified cardiologist and heart failure/transplant specialist at Inova Health System. He is Director of the Inova Cardiovascular Genomics Center and serves as the Medical Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support for Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Dr. Shah’s training encompassed multiple institutions in and outside the Washington, DC, area including Georgetown University, George Washington University and the University of Michigan. During his fellowship, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, a prestigious award given to individuals recognized for their high academic standing, leadership, professionalism, and firm sense of ethics, as well as commitment to service in the community. As Medical Director of the Inova Cardiovascular Genomics Center, Dr. Shah is working with a highly talented multidisciplinary team to bring cutting-edge genomics to the bedside of patients with cardiovascular disease. His interest in cardiovascular genomics developed while pursuing a master’s degree in clinical and translational research. Outside of work, Dr. Shah has a vibrant young family with three young kids and enjoys camping, snowboarding and tennis. Blog Posts Specialized care team for Cardiomyopathy improves outcomes (October 2025). Dr. Shah is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carlos Manrique earned his medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center in New York City, a fellowship in cardio-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center, also in New York, and a fellowship in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Manrique, who has been in practice since 1998, is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular diseases, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He also speaks Spanish. An assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), he has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on cardiology-related topics. Dr. Neira is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Neira is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Bauerlein is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bauerlein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Bauerlein is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Al-Saffar specializes in the treatment of patients with advanced heart failure and heart transplant candidates and recipients. Her professional interests include mechanical support in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant and adult congenital heart disease. Dr. Al-Saffar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Al-Saffar is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

I’m passionate about advancing heart failure care through innovative devices, myofilament research, and digital twin technology. As a USAF veteran, I value collaboration and precision medicine. Family is my top priority, and outside of work, I enjoy classical music, playing the violin, and exploring the outdoors through running and hiking. Dr. Tong is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

My passion is to help patients with heart failure achieve the best care possible through medications or more advanced therapies and turn heart failure into heart success. I co-direct the GDMT clinic, which focuses on improving access to guideline-approved medications for all patients with heart failure. Dr. Spahillari is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Spahillari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease , American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Spahillari is currently accepting new patients.

"I am a cardiologist with a clinical and research interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as mechanical assist devices or ""heart pumps"" and heart transplantation. As part of my work, I also perform cardiac catheterizations to understand a patient’s disease. I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care with a focus on quality of life and patient preference. Outside of my work on heart failure, I am married with two children, and I spend my time enjoying the beautiful nature of the state of North Carolina.". Dr. Fudim is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Fudim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease , and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Fudim is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Hauptman is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hauptman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Harsh Patel is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

I am a cardiologist who specializes in treating patients with heart failure, including ischemic cardiomyopathy, dilated or familial cardiomyopathy, valvular and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and infiltrative/restrictive cardiomyopathy such as cardiac sarcoid and amyloid heart disease. I also have experience in treating patients with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. I work in close collaboration with the electrophysiology and structural heart disease teams to take care of patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances, valvular heart problems and those in need of mechanical support devices as a bridge to myocardial recovery or advanced heart failure therapies. I enjoy taking care of heart failure patients because heart failure is often a complex and heterogeneous disease where the one-size-fits-all approach may not apply. The challenges and complexity in treating patients with heart failure syndrome is what keeps me motivated to provide the best care to the patient populations with the highest medical attention needs. I find joy and reward in seeing my patients get better, and I’m dedicated to taking care of my patients from both a medical and a social perspective, as my philosophy is that they often complement each other. Dr. Chaanine is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Chaanine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Adv Heart Failure&Transplant Cardiolo and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Chaanine is currently accepting new patients.

Dipan Uppal is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Uppal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Heart Failure. Dr. Uppal is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Uppal is currently accepting new patients.

Raja Zaghlol is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Zaghlol is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Zaghlol is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2024 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2020. Dr. Zaghlol is currently accepting new patients.

Gonzalo Wallis is a Pediatric Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wallis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Situs Inversus, Heterotaxy Syndrome, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Wallis is board certified in (Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology), American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, (Pediatrics), and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wallis is currently accepting new patients.

David Feldman is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lockport, New York. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Charles is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Charles is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2020. Dr. Charles is currently accepting new patients.

Rohit Sundrani is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Sundrani is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Antoine Sakr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Upland, California. Dr. Sakr is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

Daniel Cruz is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

Jorge Silva-Enciso is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Silva-Enciso is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Eugene Pashkovetsky is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Pashkovetsky is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Pashkovetsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pashkovetsky is currently accepting new patients.

Sachin Gupta is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Cataract Removal, and Osteotomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.