Valve Care Experts
Our patient-centered approach to heart valve care is delivered by an integrated multidisciplinary team of valve specialists in Atlanta, Georgia. Surgeons, interventional cardiologists and cardiac imaging specialists work together, leveraging individual expertise in a coordinated effort, leading to streamlined care and better results. Our innovative, integrated approach means patients can get direct access to world-class heart valve surgery and comprehensive care, closer to home than ever before.
Surgery
Vinod Thourani, M.D.
Medical School Emory University
Residency Emory University
Fellowship Emory University
Morris Brown III, M.D.
Medical School Medical College of Georgia
Residency Emory University
Fellowship Emory University
Sagar Damle, M.D.
Medical School University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center
Fellowship University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center
David Dean, M.D.
Medical School UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency University of North Carolina
John Gott, M.D.
Medical School University of Louisville
Residency Emory University
Fellowship University of Louisville
James Kauten, M.D.
Program Director, Marcus Heart Valve Center
Medical School University of Health Sciences of The Chicago Medical School
Residency Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Emory University
Federico Milla, M.D.
Surgical Director, Marcus Heart Valve Center
Medical School St. George's University
Residency The University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
Fellowship The Mount Sinai Hospital
Peter Barrett, M.D.
Medical School St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency Morristown Memorial Hospital
Fellowship Morristown Memorial Hospital
Interventional Cardiology
William Ballard, M.D.
Medical School Eastern Virginia Medical School
Internship Medical University of South Carolina
Residency Medical University of South Carolina
Christopher Meduri, M.D., MPH
Co-Medical Director, Marcus Heart Valve Center
Medical School University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Internship Duke University School of Medicine
Residency Duke University School of Medicine
Fellowship Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Vivek Rajagopal, M.D.
Co-Medical Director, Marcus Heart Valve Center
Medical School University of Michigan
Internship University of Washington in Seattle
Residency Stanford University
Fellowship Cleveland Clinic
David Kandzari, M.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Medical School Duke University School of Medicine
Internship John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship Duke University School of Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging
Sara Mobasseri, M.D.
Medical School Medical College of Ohio
Internship Rush University Medical Center
Residency Rush University Medical Center
Fellowship Rush University Medical Center
Venkateshwar Polsani, M.D.
Medical School Gandhi Medical College Medicine
Internship Abington Memorial Hospital
Residency Baylor College of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine
Sarah Rinehart, M.D.
Medical School Marshall University School of Medicine
Residency Joan C. Edward School of Medicine at Marshall University
Fellowship Joan C. Edward School of Medicine at Marshall University
Hassan Sayegh, M.D.
Medical School American University of Beirut
Internship Emory University School of Medicine
Residency Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship Emory University School of Medicine
Mani Vannan, M.D.
Medical Director, Valvular Imaging
Medical School Madras Medical College
Residency Trafford General Hospital
Fellowship Tufts-New England Medical Center
Clinical Liaisons
Meredith B. Brazell, MMSC, PA-C
Transcatheter Extender
EducationBachelor of Science, Business Management and Spanish, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masters of Medical Science and Physician Assistant Certification, Emory University; Critical Care Residency in Cardiology, Emory University
Ellen Filer, RCIS, RCS
Valve Coordinator
Education Registered Cardiac Sonographer, Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging School - Tampa
Miriam King, RN
Clinical Supervisor
Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Mississippi
Dawn Pittman, RN, BSN
Patient Navigator
Education Associate of Science in Nursing, Georgia Southwestern State University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington
Stacey Wilson APRN, MSN, NP-C
Surgical Extender
Education
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Pepperdine University; Bachelor of Science Nursing, Kennesaw State University; Masters of Science, Nursing, Kennesaw State University
Frances Lockwood, MMSC, PA-C
Transcatheter Extender
EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction, University of Virginia; Masters of Medical Science and Physician Assistant Certification, Emory University
Amy E. Simone, PA-C, AACC
Clinical Director
EducationBachelor of Science in Biology, Oglethorpe University; Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Anna Forman, MSN, NP-C
Transcatheter Extender
EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing, Medical College of Georgia; Master of Science in Nursing, Georgia State University