25 of the Best Heart Failure Specialists Near Me

As a cardiologist and advanced heart failure specialist, I take care of many patients who are awaiting (or have already received) heart transplantation, as well as patients who are being supported by implanted mechanical devices known as VADs (ventricular assist devices). Our ability to support very sick patients has increased dramatically over the past decade, and it is a true privilege to be part of that team here at Duke. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Atherosclerosis, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Holley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Holley is currently accepting new patients.

Omar Saeed, MD, is an Attending Cardiologist at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical focus is on heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Patlolla is a board-certified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowships in general cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. His professional interests include cardiogenic shock, valvular heart disease, device therapies, and mechanical circulatory support. His clinical expertise encompasses Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Patlolla is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Patlolla is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Regina Lief is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist with expertise in the management of complex cardiomyopathies, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Myocarditis and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Lief is board certified in National Board Of Echocardiography, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of IM/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Lief is currently accepting new patients.

Sirish Vullaganti is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Vullaganti is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Vullaganti is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hsi is board-certified and specializes in the evaluation and management of patients with advanced heart failure. His areas of expertise include heart transplantation and acute/chronic mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Hsi is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. Dr. Hsi recently relocated to the DFW area with his wife and three sons, along with their dog and three cats. He is a huge football and basketball fan and enjoys playing golf and tennis when his schedule permits. He is looking forward to mastering the art of Texas BBQ. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hsi is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Hsi is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Bartlett, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric cardiologist (heart doctor). She’s also a professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Bartlett cares for children and adults with congenital (present from birth) conditions affecting the heart’s formation and how it functions.Dr. Bartlett offers medical and surgical care for congenital heart conditions that are often complex structural defects. These defects include a hole in the heart and related blood vessel disorders. She also treats valve defects and other heart diseases and complications. She has special interests in inherited heart conditions and connective tissue diseases that affect the heart.Dr. Bartlett communicates openly with patients and families and collaborates with other specialists to find the best answers for each patient. She helps people to understand their conditions, guiding them as they make decisions that suit their goals.In addition to patient care, Dr. Bartlett researches congenital heart disease and treatments. Her focus includes heart failure and endocarditis (infection of the heart’s inner lining) in adults with congenital heart disease.In her free time, Dr. Bartlett enjoys traveling and biking and spending time with her children and family.There are always exciting advances in cardiology with new opportunities and ways to help patients improve their condition and feel better. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marfan Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in Pediatrics, American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Lin is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Coronary Artery Aneurysm. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chhana is a board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist with additional training in sports cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He also has extensive training in cardiac imaging and holds certifications in both echocardiography and nuclear imaging. The scope of his practice includes preventive cardiology, sports cardiology, heart failure, cardiac imaging, aortic disease, coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. Dr. Chhana has a passion for medical education and has co-authored several book chapters on cardiovascular disease. He is a big sports fan and enjoys rooting for the Cowboys and Baylor Bears. To keep active, he likes running, cycling and traveling around the world. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Chhana is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Chhana is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy, with a focus on helping patients with heart conditions that run in their families. I understand that living with heart failure can be overwhelming, especially when it's linked to your family's health history. My goal is to provide clear, compassionate care and support, guiding you through every step of managing your condition whether that is understanding your diagnosis, exploring genetic testing options, or the before and after heart transplantation journey. I’m committed to ensuring you feel informed and confident in your care so we can work together to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Flores-Rosario is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Flores-Rosario is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ganta is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in the treatment and management of patients with congestive heart failure. Her clinical expertise includes advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, left ventricular assist device therapy, mechanical circulatory support services and cardiac amyloidosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Ganta is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Ganta is currently accepting new patients.

Sarumathi Thangavel is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Brightwaters, New York. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fainting, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Thangavel is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Thangavel is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Cole is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. His clinical expertise encompasses Barth Syndrome and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

Sabarivinoth Rangasamy is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Rangasamy is currently accepting new patients.

Fathima Jahufar is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jahufar is currently accepting new patients.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure, Dr. Alpert provides care and treatment to people with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, including cardiac transplantation and mechanical support, such as left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). He completed additional training in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation as well as in adult echocardiography. A Pittsburgh native, Dr. Alpert earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and completed his internal medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed both his general cardiology fellowship and subspecialty training in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, where he also served as chief fellow. During his training, Dr. Alpert authored more than 20 abstracts and publications with a particular focus on symptom burden in heart failure. He organized two education-themed national meetings for the American College of Cardiology (ACC), was the principal investigator for a grant from the University of Michigan’s Department of Graduate Medical Education, and served as a consultant for the ACC’s Advance Care Planning smartphone app. Dr. Alpert is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is also a member of the Heart Failure Society of America and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Alpert has medical privileges at Allegheny General, Forbes, and West Penn hospitals. Dr. Alpert is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Alpert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease.

Mohammad El Baba is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. El Baba is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses His Bundle Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. El Baba is currently accepting new patients.

Kavitha Kalvakuri-Meduru is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kalvakuri-Meduru is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Kalvakuri-Meduru is board certified in Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology , National Board Of Echocardiography, and American Board Of Internal Medicine .

Edward Passen is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Passen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Aortic Regurgitation, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, and Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. Dr. Passen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Guerrero-Miranda is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and specializes in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure. After graduating from Cayetano Heredia University, one of the most prestigious medical schools in Peru, Dr. Guerrero-Miranda relocated to the United States for his postgraduate medical training. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Health System in Florida. He then completed a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Guerrero-Miranda is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital. He is fluent in English and Spanish. To view Dr. Guerrero-Miranda's publications, please click here . Dr. Guerrero-Miranda is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Guerrero-Miranda is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Guerrero-Miranda is currently accepting new patients.

Udhay Krishnan is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Krishnan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Failure, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Cyril Varughese, DO is a Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology Specialist in Weatherford, TX. Dr. Varughese is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He belongs to several professional organizations to include the American College of Cardiology, Texas Medical Association, the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, American Osteopathic Association, Heart Failure Society of America, American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Varughese is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Varughese is board certified in Cardiology (DO)- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Cardiology (DO)- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Varughese is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Marty Tam is an advanced heart failure cardiologist and echocardiographer in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan. He currently serves as the Associate Program Director of both the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Programs.He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Tam completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and subsequently served as chief medical resident. He completed sub-specialty fellowship training in Cardiovascular Disease (chief fellow) and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at the University of Michigan.Dr. Tam's clinical and scholarly interests include medical education and innovation, advanced heart failure, cardiac critical care, and echocardiography. Dr. Tam is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tam is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Tam is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon R. Donovan, FNP-BC, is a congestive heart failure nurse practitioner at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Comprehensive Heart Failure and Transplant Center in Nashville, TN. Shannon works with a care team that provides advanced care for cardiovascular disease, such as blocked coronary arteries, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (AFib), a leaky heart valve, and inherited conditions that can cause congestive heart failure. She works with you to create a personalized care plan. Dr. Donovan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Donovan is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC). Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

Nitin Kabra is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Kabra is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Kabra is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Kabra is currently accepting new patients.