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.

Kishan Parikh is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Parikh has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.

I am a cardiologist at Duke Cardiology of Raleigh. I specialize in interventional cardiology and perform procedures at Duke University Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital. The part about my job that I enjoy the most is being able to intervene on different cardiac issues a patient might face. I help people with blockages in different arteries and other heart disease complications in hopes of improving their quality of life. It has always been a dream of mine to go into medicine. I think it was a combination of the joy of science and having a positive impact on patients’ lives. Patients aren’t just another number or case, but a mother, father, grandchild and they deserve the best care we can offer them. I’m originally from Florida and did some training in Boston before completing my training at Duke where I’ve stayed ever since. Dr. Mills is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atherectomy, and Gastrostomy.

David Ishizawar is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

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.

I specialize in the care of patients with general and advanced heart failure. I look at each patient individually, yet apply the most advanced therapies for everyone. I have a particular interest in understanding the causes of heart failure, especially related to pregnancy and chemotherapy. I am also involved in a number of research projects evaluating new possible therapies for patients with heart failure. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and spending time cycling with my wife and three boys. Dr. Russell is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

I came to Duke for cardiology fellowship training in 1985. I have always enjoyed the central role of the heart in human health and helping people manage their heart and vascular disease. As a young Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke more than 25 years ago, I had the privilege of working in cardiovascular basic science with some of Duke's finest academicians. I then joined the faculty at UTSW-Dallas. Shortly after my arrival in Dallas, my daughter Abby, at the age of 3, became ill with a brain tumor. At that point, I decided to leave academics and enter private practice. After 10 years, Abby's neurosurgeon in Dallas felt that she was cured, prompting us to return to the Triangle. For 14 years, I enjoyed practicing cardiology in Raleigh with Carolina Cardiology Consultants. Given the complexities of today's health care systems, I am pleased to return to Duke after a 24-year hiatus, where I believe the best care is available to my patients. I have a particular interest in cardiac imaging and vascular medicine. My wife Darlene and I have three grown children Emily, Abigail, and Will, and have lived in Raleigh since 2001. I enjoy traveling, usually in a car, with my wife and any other family members who will join us. Dr. Parsons is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherosclerosis.

James Peterson is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

My goal as a cardiologist is to understand my patients as people so that I can provide them with information important for making their own decisions about how to prevent disease and promote health. Using this approach, I enjoy taking care of patients interested in preventing heart attacks, patients who have suffered heart attacks, patients with cholesterol and blood pressure disorders, and patients with heart failure. Dr. Freedman is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherectomy.

Although I enjoy caring for all cardiac patients, my special interests include patients born with heart defects and now adults, pregnancy with heart disease, and valvular heart disease. In addition, I am interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Upadhya is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

I am grateful for the opportunity to practice cardiology and to improve people's lives in truly meaningful ways. My clinical practice is focused on patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension and complex valvular disease. Modern medicine is complicated, and I strive to help patients and families understand their conditions and treatment options as completely as possible. I work with patients to develop an individualized treatment approach that best satisfies their goals of care. It is a privilege to practice at Duke. We have extensive resources, broad expertise, and access to novel treatment options to help patients improve their quality and quantity of life. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, running, hiking and spending time with my family. Dr. Trichon is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Cardiac Ablation.

I specialize in treating heart valve disease (affecting the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). My clinical focus emphasizes minimally invasive approaches, particularly transcatheter procedures for valve disorders. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jason Haag is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Haag is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Haag is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Falsone is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Falsone is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Necrosis, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Falsone is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Macomber is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Macomber is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Macomber is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Smith is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

Senthil Sundaram is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sundaram is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sundaram is currently accepting new patients.

Christian Gring is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gring is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gring is currently accepting new patients.

Padma Hari is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hari is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pediatric Myocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hari is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Blackburn is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Blackburn is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

I am an interventional cardiologist and have been at Duke for about 25 years. The less-invasive treatment strategies and techniques that we’ve learned have been a source of great excitement over the past 20 years. We started back then with patients who had congenital heart disease and traditionally needed open surgery, and we’re now able to help many patients with congenital defects without open surgery. We’ve moved into an era where valvular heart disease has excellent treatments from an interventional point of view. I like all cardiac interventions, but my particular interest is in what people call structural interventions, which is helping people with structural or congenital heart disease. When you see me or someone else in interventional cardiology at Duke, you’re seeing multiple providers, even though they may be in the background. We work as a team and provide only the best for patients. Dr. Kevin-Harrison is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Andrew Kronenberg is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kronenberg is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kronenberg is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Volz is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Volz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Volz is currently accepting new patients.

Saiyyed Aziem is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Aziem is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia. Dr. Aziem is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Piccini is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Piccini is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Piccini is currently accepting new patients.