"With three decades of cardiology experience, Gregory Brewer, MD, finds immense fulfillment in his profession, believing that improving a patient's quality of life is the ultimate goal. ""By listening to my patients, their diagnosis is illuminated,"" he says. His passion for medicine was sparked by his grandfather, a primary care physician, who instilled a strong foundation of patient-centered care. Dr. Brewer relocated to the Appalachian Highlands from Knoxville, Tennessee, to be closer to family. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Brewer enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing and learning to play new musical instruments.". Dr. Brewer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Kenneth Ellenbogen is a Cardiologist in Richmond,, Virginia. Dr. Ellenbogen is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Sarcoidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Bernard Gersh is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Gersh is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Antonio Abbate is a Cardiologist in Charlottesville,, Virginia. Dr. Abbate is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

James Macnamara is a Cardiologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Macnamara is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure.

Dr. Moalemi went to medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her first two years of internal medicine residency at George Washington University Hospital. She completed her senior year at the Mount Sinai University of New York. Dr. Moalemi’s fellowship training in cardiology was completed at George Washington University Hospital. She served as Senior Cardiology Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health where she obtained additional training and certification in the field of nuclear cardiology and cardiac MRI. Dr. Moalemi is board certified in Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology and is a registered vascular interpreter. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a speaker in the field of heart disease. She lived in South America and completed her primary and middle school education in South America and hence is fluent in Spanish.Dr. Moalemi serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at George Washington School of Medicine and was named a Washingtonian Magazine 2016 Top Doctor. Dr. Moalemi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Christopher O'connor is a Cardiologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Herb Ladley, MD, MBA, FACC, became a cardiologist because he was captivated by the heart's anatomy and physiology. He joined Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute in 1984, and loves the relationship he's built with patients he's cared for through the decades. He believes that taking time to listen to his patients helps him understand how best to treat them. A native of northern Virginia, Dr. Ladley says he was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the people, the recreational activities and the climate. When he's not working, he enjoys staying fit on the farm. Dr. Ladley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

Rabea Asleh is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach,, Virginia. Dr. Asleh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant.

“Listen to the patient.” Dr. Charles Villochsays that’s the most valuable advice helearned from his father during the 18 yearsthey practiced cardiology together inSouth Florida. That philosophy is now animportant part of his own patient care.“I talk to them, and learn about their familyand things that are bothering them,” hesays. “I like to hear their story.”. Dr. Villoch is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dr. Brijesh Patel, MD, was drawn to the Appalachian Highlands because of the kindness of its people and the beauty of the region. His decision to become a physician was influenced by a significant childhood event involving his brother’s near-drowning, which ignited his calling to pursue a medical career. Dr. Patel enjoyed studying physics in school which helped him find his passion for cardiology. “I believe in empowering patients, ensuring they understand their condition and can recognize early signs of trouble. Partnering with them, I aim to create healthier lives.” Dr. Patel said. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Rick Nishimura is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Nishimura is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Michael Ayers is a Cardiologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ayers is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Todd Villines is a Cardiologist in Charlottesville,, Virginia. Dr. Villines is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Wayne Batchelor is a Cardiologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Batchelor is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Keyur Shah is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Salman Allana is a Cardiologist in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dr. Allana is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

Stanislav Henkin is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Henkin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Pulmonary Embolism, Cor Pulmonale, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

Ciorsti Macintyre is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Macintyre is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

John Burnett is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Low Blood Pressure.

Ana Casanegra is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Casanegra is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pulmonary Embolism, and Thrombectomy.

Paul Wennberg is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wennberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, and Thrombectomy.

Hilma Holm is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Holm is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Block, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Joseph Ornato is a Cardiologist in Richmond,, Virginia. Dr. Ornato is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Samuel Shabtaie is a Cardiologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Shabtaie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Arrhythmias, Myocarditis, Splenectomy, and Cardiac Ablation.