Cardiovascular Institute GA

Dr. Alok Gambhir is the chief of cardiac electrophysiology. For the past several decades, he has delivered patient-centric care, while using the latest technologies and techniques. He merges his love for math and physics to help bring the best care to his patients. Over the past decade, we have made tremendous strides in the technology used to manage atrial fibrillation. We continue to make the treatment safer and more effective than ever before including the WATCHMAN proce...dure to control strokes and catheter ablation procedure to control the rhythm. https://bit.ly/3tQCXuA

Pregnant women with pre-existing or newly diagnosed heart issues need special care. In this podcast, Dr. Michele Doughty Voeltz discusses our Cardio-obstetrics program. Dr. Voeltz’ experience in Cardio-obstetrics is extensive and we are honored she shares her knowledge with our patients.

For information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, contact 888-357-0169. #StayWell

2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for just about everyone. On behalf of all of us at Cardiovascular Institute GA, we wish you a peaceful and prosperous, healthier and gentler new year. Thank you for your continued support. We are ready for you, 2021!... #staywell

Our very own Dr. Dupont has a message for us all: You can’t see my smile, but it’s from ear to ear. I’ve been dreaming of this day for months and it is finally here. Thank you to the scientists who worked tirelessly to develop a vaccine for this virus that has wreaked havoc on the world. When you have the opportunity, #getvaccinated We can only return to normalcy through immunity. Now, let’s destroy COVID-19 with the vaccine.

None is more impoverished than the one who has no gratitude. Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves, and spend without fear of bankruptcy. Fred De Witt Van Amburgh Wishing you and yours a peaceful, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your continued support and trust!

Sometimes our team of cardiologists take time to share a little fun. Behind those masks is a remarkable group of female physicians, leaders in the field of cardiology. Here’s to our all female team, Dr. DuPont, Dr. Grines, Dr. Tukaye, Dr. Westmoreland and Dr. Medepalli. (Missing are Dr. Hott and Dr. Voeltz who complete our outstanding female team.)

Dr. Niraj Sharma is the first physician in Atlanta to implant the BSCCardiology LUX-Dx ICM System, which uses remote programming technology to allow clinicians to change patient monitoring parameters without an office visit. The LUX-Dx ICM System: 1) Features a dual-stage algorithm to detect & verify alerts 2) Offers remote monitoring technology 3) The myLUX patient app helps patients feel connected.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lalitha C. Medepalli to our practice. Dr. Medepalli brings 20 years of experience to her practice, with clinical interests that include noninvasive cardiology, women’s heart health and cardio-oncology. She will be seeing patients in our Midtown and Sandy Springs - Barfield offices. Call 404-962-6000 for appointments. An active member of the local community, she promotes women’s heart health awareness and the early detection and treatment of ...heart disease through a combination of speaking engagements and editorial content. A Georgia Trend 2020 Top Doctor, Dr. Medepalli specializes in transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiogram, nuclear cardiology-based procedures, cardiovascular imaging, cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), stress echocardiograms, and Holter and event monitoring. Her cutting-edge treatment is always paired with empathy and a passion for patients’ well-being and quality of life. 1110 W. Peachtree Street NW Suite 920, Atlanta, GA 30309 6135 Barfield Rd. Suite 100, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Join us in welcoming Dr. Ankit A. Patel to our group. Dr. Patel specializes in complex coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, mechanical circulatory support, transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR), patent foramen ovale/atrial septal defect closure (PFO/ASD closure), coronary CT angiography, echocardiography and stress test imaging. Having personally experienced the impact a serious medical condition can have on a family, he is strongly committed to actively listening to patients’ concerns and delivering a treatment plan tailored to their individual circumstances. He finds it rewarding to perform interventions that lead to rapid heart recovery, as this brings much-needed relief to patients and their families. Dr. Patel will be seeing patients in our Canton and Holly Springs offices.

Congratulations Dr. Dupont!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Shengchuan Rick Dai, MD, PhD to our practice. As a non-invasive cardiologist with 21 years of experience, he is well versed in his profession and takes a patient-centric approach to care. In addition to listening carefully to patient concerns, he treats everyone with the same respect that he would give to friends and family. Dr. Dai sees patients in our Canton and Holly Springs offices.

We are truly honored to serve our patients. We’re also blessed with having a remarkable group of cardiologists who embrace the work we do and are committed to those we serve. Thank you to everyone who is part of NCVI. We wanted to share a recent post from our colleague, Dr. Heval Kelli. 30 days as a practicing cardiologist. ... I am truly blessed to work with an amazing team and very supportive superior colleagues/mentors (Fredy El Sakr, Michele Voeltz, Allison Dupont & NCVI team) It feels great to wake up and go to work. God is great. #americandream

Join us in welcoming Drs. Thomas Matthews and Samuel Victoria to Northside Vascular Surgery. Northside Vascular Surgery is pleased to welcome Dr. Dr. Thomas C. Matthews to its Cumming location. A board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive experience in complex aortic reconstruction/open aortic surgery, Dr. Matthews is a Connolly Castle Top Doc. He considers building strong relationships to be paramount to his practice. ... "I greatly enjoy interacting with patients and having the privilege to help them with their vascular conditions," Dr. Matthews said. Dr. Matthews has performed more than 2,000 vascular surgical cases within an academic setting and has been engaged in private practice for the past four years. He has also been actively involved in providing post-graduate education to medical students, resident physicians and fellows. Dr. Samuel E. Victoria, Jr. also is joining Northside Vascular Surgery at the practice's Atlanta (Sandy Springs) and East Cobb locations. Dr. Victoria is a vascular surgeon who specializes in limb salvage, pedal access, hemodialysis access, venous disease, and minimally invasive cutting-edge procedures such as TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) for carotid disease and the prevention of stroke, Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (FEVAR), and percutaneous deep venous thrombectomy. He is among a few vascular surgeons in the state with the expertise to perform the FEVAR procedure, which offers hope for patients with an aortic aneurysm near the kidney and mesenteric arteries. Dr. Victoria's clinical expertise is informed by eight years of research experience, as well as a strong commitment to quality care. He is registered in vascular interpretation and has a holistic view of patient care which involves establishing life-long relationships while leveraging the most up-to-date techniques to improve his patients’ quality of life. Northside Vascular Surgery has four locations in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming and East Cobb. New locations in Lawrenceville and Johns Creek are expected in October and November 2020, respectively.

Dr. Allison Dupont and Dr. Heval Kelli provided some insight about the cardiovascular and socioeconomic impact of #COVID19 on our society.

Dr. Heval Kelli was recently featured by the American College of Cardiology, where he had the opportunity to discuss the work in serving underserved communities and inspiring youth to become doctors. #YoungPhysiciansInitiative

Congratulations Carolyn Booker! Northside Hospital Forsyth’s Chief Nursing Officer, Booker is the recipient of the 2020 AJC’s Nursing Leadership Award.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Heval Kelli to our practice.

Join us in welcoming MICHELE D. VOELTZ, MD, FACC to our group! Dr. Michele D. Voeltz is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. She specializes in complex coronary intervention, multi-vessel stenting and mechanical circulatory support. Her clinical interests are in cardio-obstetrics, heart disease in pregnancy and women’s health. Dr. Voeltz is enthusiastic about providing highly specialized care within this region. She believes in caring for the whole patientincluding physical, mental and emotional healthand in being accessible to address patients’ needs, encouraging them to call with questions or concerns. Dr. Voeltz will be seeing patients in our Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs (Hammond) offices.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Deepali N. Tukaye to our team. Dr. Tukaye is seeing patients in our Cumming office, located at 1505 Northside Forsyth Blvd., Suite 3400. For appointments call 404-962-6000. Dr. Tukaye is an award-winning cardiologist whose areas of expertise include myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, cryptogenic stroke, cardiovascular hemodynamics, peripheral vascular disease/critical limb ischemia/acute limb ischemia and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We,come... to NCVI Dr. Tukaye! NCVI Cumming Office: MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Your heart-health is important. Don’t miss your doctor’s office appointment. In case of an emergency, call 911. Hospitals are safe, they may just look a little different. All of our office locations - Braselton, Canton, Cumming, Holly Springs, Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs-Barfield, Sandy Springs-Hammond - are open and our cardiologists continue to see patients. We follow all CDC recommendations to help prevent exposure and spread of COVID-19. Virtual visits are also available. Call 404-962-6000 for details. #heartheath