Covington, Ga. (November 29, 2023) – Piedmont Newton Hospital and Piedmont Heart Institute are pleased to announce that cardiologists Kalaimani Elango, M.D., and Maulikkumar Patel, M.D., have joined Piedmont and formed Piedmont Heart of Newton. The practice is equipped to perform echocardiograms and treadmill stress tests and both physicians are certified to read cardiac CTs. The office is located in the new Piedmont medical complex in the Eastside Crossing Shopping Center at 9202 Highway 278 Northeast, Suite 100E in Covington.
Dr. Elango
Dr. Elango is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular computed tomography and vascular interpretation and has eight years of clinical experience. He specializes in invasive cardiology, general cardiology, heart blockages, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Elango was an invasive cardiologist in Kingman, Arizona.
Dr. Elango earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College. He then completed an internal medicine residency at University of Buffalo Sisters of Charity Hospital as well as a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Dr. Patel
Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine and offers diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valve disease. His special interests include preventive cardiology and cardiac imaging, such as coronary calcium score and coronary CT.
Dr. Patel earned his medical degree in India from C.U. Shah Medical College and completed his residency at Medical Center of Central Georgia. He then pursued a fellowship at University of South Alabama, where he became chief fellow in the division of cardiology.
Appointments with Drs. Elango and Patel are now available. They are accepting new patients and welcome most major insurance plans. To schedule your appointment online, visit piedmont.org, or call 678-342-8677.