I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field that’s at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. It’s been emerging with the increased awareness of cardiovascular disease in patients who have either been treated for cancer or who are being treated with cancer agents that may potentially cause heart complications. When patients come in, I evaluate if they are at higher risk for developing heart disease or complications and intervene to help prevent any issues. By protecting the heart, it allows us to treat our patients’ cancers as aggressively as possible. I also like to educate patients. This is based on my own experience with physicians. Instructions didn’t resonate with me without an explanation. Understanding gave me more buy-in. Now, when I see patients, I try to spend as much time as possible explaining the issues and find that at times even illustrating with pictures can help make things clearer. I think it helps patients to understand what is going on and feel more invested in their care. Dr. Khouri is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

William Cotts is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Cotts is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

"I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps."" 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 and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.". Dr. Mentz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Christopher J. McGann is a practicing Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) in Seattle, WA. Dr. McGann graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and has been in practice for 27 years. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah Medical Center. He practices non-invasive cardiology with expertise in advanced cardiac diagnostics and medical treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mcgann is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.

I grew up in a small town in Illinois and was inspired by our family physician to pursue a career in medicine. Once in medical school, I chose to specialize in heart disease and heart failure. As a cardiologist, I care for people living with heart failure, including those who have an LVAD (heart pump) or those who have undergone heart transplant surgery. One of the things I love most about practicing cardiology is being able to care for my patients over time. I often first meet patients and their families in a hospital setting, but then see them in clinic afterward as we work together to manage their illness and improve their health and quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and making personal connections with them as we spend time together. My hope is that my patients feel comfortable with me and that they know I am always here for them. Dr. Devore is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Jorge Cheirif, M.D., was born and raised in Mexico City. He obtained his medical degree from the National University of Mexico and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Cheirif is the director of the non-invasive cardiology lab, medical director of the Hispanic Initiative, and immediate past president and director of the Behavioral Event Review Committee (BERC) at Texas Health Dallas. He also serves as chair of the Heart & Vascular Accreditation Case Manager (HV-ACM) strategy committee. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, focusing on consultative cardiology, echocardiography, CT angiography and cardiac catheterization.Cheirif was on the American Heart Association local affiliate board of directors for two years; has received the Clinician Scientist Award from the American Heart Association; and was named Teacher of the Year by Ochsner Clinic, Texas Health Dallas, and Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, he has been named to Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Super Doctors for 10 years. Cheirif speaks Spanish, Yiddish and Hebrew, and lives in Dallas with his wife, Heidy. Dr. Cheirif is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Tulika Jain is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Matthew Dickson, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiac CT, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in biology before going on to receive his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Dickson's areas of special interest include cardiovascular risks in women after menopause, echocardiography, cardiovascular imaging, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society for Preventive Cardiology and North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging. When not caring for the heart-health needs of his patients, Dr. Dickson enjoys jogging, skiing, scuba diving and playing the trumpet. . Dr. Dickson is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Fainting.

. Dr. Ramu is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Cardiac Ablation.

Brandie Williams, M.D., graduated with honors in biochemistry from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. After receiving her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, she completed her residency training in internal medicine — and fellowship training in cardiology — at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is board-certified in internal medicine and echocardiography.Williams has earned several humanitarian awards, including the Gold DOC Award from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation for her exemplary sensitivity, compassion and clinical excellence in the care of patients and their families. Her areas of focus include diagnostic heart catheterization, echocardiography, nuclear medicine and vascular studies, with special interests in women’s cardiovascular care, preventive cardiology and sports cardiology.Williams enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Hypertension.

Christopher Sullivan is a Cardiologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Sullivan is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

Masood Qazi is a Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Qazi is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

Ashesh Parikh is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

. Dr. Laifer is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Maya Guglin is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Guglin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Guglin is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Welka is a Cardiologist in Burlington, Wisconsin. Dr. Welka is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Robert Panther is a Cardiologist in Summit, Wisconsin. Dr. Panther is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

One of the special things about electrophysiology here is that we have we have a really large department. We have 13 electrophysiologists, which is more than some cities have. A unique aspect of Duke is that there is a lot of collegiality among our providers. We certainly approach patients as a team. That’s a huge benefit for patients coming to Duke. With such a large and unique department, we’re certainly able to deal with many complex patients. Some of my favorite patients are those I have followed for years. It’s an ongoing relationship that I have and seeing them come back and telling me about all the wonderful things they are doing is really satisfying. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Muhyaldeen Dia is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Dia is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Ascites, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

. Dr. Holmes is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Ali Valika is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Valika is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Dermot Phelan is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Phelan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Phelan is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Teplitz is a Cardiologist in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Teplitz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.