Dr. Deering graduated summa cum laude from the Yale University School of Medicine in 1980. He completed his medical and cardiac electrophysiology training at Yale and Tufts New England Medical Center. After serving as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Yale between 1986 and 1989 he moved to Atlanta and joined the staff of Piedmont Hospital, where he has practiced since that time. Dr. Deering is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Deering has participated in a number of arrhythmia research trials and remains active in cardiac arrhythmia research. He serves as a reviewer for several major cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology journals. He has authored or co-authored numerous articles on a variety of arrhythmia-related topics. He has served as a speaker and moderator at many national and international cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology meetings. He is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS); has served on a number of HRS committees and task forces; and presently serves as chair of the HRS Membership Committee. Dr. Deering's primary area of interest is centered upon the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias and the treatment and education of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. He currently is in practice with the Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians group and based at the Piedmont Hospital campus. He does see patients in a number of arrhythmia outreach clinics at several additional Piedmont Heart Institute locations. Dr. Deering is highly rated in 68 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Marti received her undergraduate degree in 2002 from The University of Georgia in Athens and earned her medical degree in 2007 from Mercer University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and General Cardiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Marti completed an additional year in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and also received her Masters in Clinical Research during her training at Emory.Dr. Marti is board certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, Echocardiography and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. She has received grant funding from the American Heart Association and remains involved with heart failure research with many active clinical trials and journal publications. Her clinical interests include heart failure and transplant cardiology, mechanical circulatory support, congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, cardiac imaging and women's heart disease, including heart disease during pregnancy.In her spare time, Dr. Marti enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and playing tennis. Dr. Marti welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Marti is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Vasilis Babaliaros is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Babaliaros has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Adam Greenbaum is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greenbaum has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Kunal Bhatt is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bhatt has been practicing medicine for over 23 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

Wendy Book is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Book has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Eisenmenger Syndrome, Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, and Heart Transplant.

David Kandzari is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kandzari is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Paolo Raggi is a Cardiologist in Atlanta,, Georgia. Dr. Raggi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, and Vasoconstriction.

Jyoti Sharma, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., where she earned her undergraduate degree. She continued her education at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated with her medical degree in 2006. She completed her internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, N.Y., where she served as chief medical resident from 2009-2010.Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Sharma completed her fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center, including specialized training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. She received several accolades throughout her training, including a national award for excellence from the American Heart Association's clinical council on Women in Cardiology.Dr. Sharma is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and vascular interpretation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Outside of the hospital, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.Dr. Sharma accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Mashman attended the University of Connecticut and NYU School of Medicine. His Residency, Chief Residency, and CV Fellowship were at Emory University. Dr. Mashman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, and in Comprehensive Echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Mashman's interests include Sports Cardiology, General cardiology, Cardiac Imaging, and non-cardiac surgery. Dr. Mashman has contributed to national practice guidelines and authored book chapters on these topics. He was the founding Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. He has been the Director of the Atlanta Regional Society of Echocardiography, and has served on the Echocardiography Committee of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Mashman has been based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital for many years, and served on many of Piedmont's committees. He is currently Director of Sports Cardiology for Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Mashman is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Endocarditis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Raul Blanco, M.D. FACC, received his Bachelors of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in economics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Miami School Of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart, Dr. Blanco completed fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Emory University. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular CT and Cardiac MRI. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Heart Association.Dr. Blanco enjoys traveling and has visited over 26 countries and most of the United States. He recently he has been exploring the Georgia mountains and the many parks and trails in the Atlanta area with his wife and two daughters.Dr. Blanco welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Blanco is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Battey received his medical degree from the Emory School of Medicine after earning his undergraduate degree cum laude from Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and served as chief resident in medicine for Grady Hospital. Dr. Battey served as a senior associate in medicine at Emory University Hospital Midtown's Carlyle Fraser Heart Center (formerly named Crawford W. Long Hospital of Emory University) from 1984-1999 and has been with Piedmont Healthcare since 2000. He is board certified in internal medicine with a cardiovascular disease subspecialty. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, Georgia Heart Association and the American Medical Association. Dr. Battey currently is in practice with Piedmont Heart Institute at the Piedmont Atlanta campus and the Canton locations. Dr. Battey is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

David Markham is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Markham is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Markham is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Ahlfors is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ahlfors is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Familial Dysautonomia, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angioplasty.

Michael Hoosien, MD MSc, received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He continued his training with an internal medicine residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, a post-doctoral fellowship in molecular cardiology at the Miller School of Medicine, followed by fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He also holds a masters degree in biotechnology and bioinformatics from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hoosien is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. He is bilingual and fluent in both English and German.Dr. Hoosien treats patients with cardiac arrhythmias. He has a special interest in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, management of supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.In his spare time, Dr. Hoosien enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and art.Dr. Hoosien welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Hoosien is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Fred Rodriguez is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 22 years is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Discordia, Pulmonary Valves Agenesis, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.

Steven Sigman, M.D. earned his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He subsequently completed a medical residency and cardiology fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Emory respectively. Following that he served as chief resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute in 2009, Dr. Sigman was assistant professor of medicine (cardiology) at Emory University. Dr. Sigman is currently board certified in both cardiovascular diseases and nuclear cardiology. He currently serves as the Director of Nuclear Cardiology for Piedmont Hospital and the Piedmont Heart Institute. He also serves as a cardiology consultant both in the office and at Piedmont Hospital. His interests include diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, vascular disease, and cardiac manifestations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Sigman is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and the America Society of Nuclear Cardiology. He has authored or co-authored several publications and abstracts and frequently lectures on the topic of cardiac imaging. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Carolyn H. Sigman M.D., and his 5 children. Dr. Sigman is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Adam Carlisle, M.D., received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He continued his training with a residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and a fellowship in cardiology at Emory University. Dr. Carlisle practices general cardiology and performs echocardiography and nuclear cardiology imaging.Dr. Carlisle treats patients with a variety of rare and common cardiovascular diseases. He has a special interest in clinical process improvement.In his spare time, Dr. Carlisle enjoys soccer and hiking.Dr. Carlisle welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Carlisle is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

David Vadnais is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vadnais has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Mitral Stenosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Jefferson Baer is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Baer has been practicing medicine for over 25 years is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Loungani earned his medical degree at Medical University of South Carolina. He then completed his internal medicine residency in the Osler Medical Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He went on to complete fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at Duke University Hospital. He also completed a research fellowship at the Duke Clinical Research Institute.Dr. Loungani specializes in Cardiomyopathy, Advanced Heart Failure, and Cardiac Transplantation. He additionally has a special interest in caring for patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and most recently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring his new home in Georgia. Dr. Loungani is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy.

Arun Krishnamoorthy, MD, earned his undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from Emory University in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 2010, also serving as a Chief Medicine Resident from 2010-2011. He completed his clinical and research fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease at Duke University and at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in 2015, with additional sub-specialty training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology from 2015-2016 also at Duke University. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. In his spare time, Dr. Krishnamoorthy enjoys ultimate frisbee, Atlanta college and professional sports, travel, and spending time with family. Dr. Krishnamoorthy welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Krishnamoorthy is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiac Ablation.

Arshed Quyyumi is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Quyyumi has been practicing medicine for over 49 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Heart Transplant.

Jalal Ghali is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ghali has been practicing medicine for over 50 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).

Laurence Sperling is a Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sperling has been practicing medicine for over 37 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Angioplasty.