Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias near Largo, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Brumfield provides thoughtful, compassionate, skillful medical care. In his practice of clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Brumfield continually advances and enlarges his skill set in order to treat the largest spectrum of patients with, or at risk for, cardiac arrhythmias and their complications.

Care Philosophy: Bay Area Heart Center strives to provide the highest level and quality of cardiac care available. This requires two commitments. First, to treat the patient as an individual and second, to strive for continuous improvement in the technical delivery of care in this increasingly complex field. Bay Area Heart Center's team goal is the preservation of our patient's good health. We welcome comments and criticisms from our patients regarding how well we fulfill our mission.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. In 1994, Robert Sheppard, MD, FACC, FHRS brought to the Heart Institute a new era of expertise by developing the cardiac electrophysiology department and currently serves as director of cardiac electrophysiology & pacing. He developed the first cardiac electrophysiology laboratory in St. Petersburg, FL and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He performed the first catheter ablation and implanted the first cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator/pacemaker in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Sheppard received his undergraduate degree from S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, N.Y. He obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College - Valhalla, N.Y. and completed his fellowship training in both cardiology and electrophysiology & pacing at Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Sheppard was an assistant professor of medicine at Hahnemann University before moving to Florida and served as clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Sheppard is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He has written many publications for a variety of peer reviewed journals, textbook chapters and pursues his interest in research by participating in numerous previous and current clinical research trials. In 2007, 2009 and 2011 Dr. Sheppard was the only cardiovascular disease specialist in Pinellas County named to the list of America?s Best Doctors.

Care Philosophy: We have forged in new frontiers of cardiovascular care and treatment through advances in nuclear medicine, cutting edge technology and research, and the development of preventive and educational services. Coupled with highly trained physicians and medical staff, The Heart & Vascular Institute has established itself as a "Center of Excellence" in the care and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Biography: Raul A. Jimenez, MD is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Internal Medicine, and received his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Jimenez completed an Internship and a Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by a Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jimenez specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, and performs procedures such as: Electrophysiology Study (EPS); Pacemaker; ICD (Insertable Cardioverter Defibrillator); NIPS (Noninvasive Program Stimulation); Cardioversion; Catheter Ablation; Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE); Head-Up Tilt Table Test (HUTT). Dr. Jimenez is a practicing clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with West Coast Arrhythmia Center in Hudson, Florida.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to the well being of my patients and value their trust and confidence. My hope is to ease suffering so that my patients can enjoy life outside of the confines of cardiac arrhythmia.

Care Philosophy: The Heart Institute at Largo is committed to providing the highest quality cardiovascular care possible for adults aged 18 and up. In order to provide this level of care, our providers work closely with the patients' primary care physician, allowing services to be delivered in a customized and efficient manner. Our goal is to promote improved overall health and wellbeing in Pinellas County. With our specialized programs in prevention, heart failure, interventions and research, the cardiology team at the Heart Institute at Largo is confident our patients receive the highest standard of care available for their heart disease.

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Care Philosophy: We have forged in new frontiers of cardiovascular care and treatment through advances in nuclear medicine, cutting edge technology and research, and the development of preventive and educational services. Coupled with highly trained physicians and medical staff, The Heart Institute has established itself as a "Center of Excellence" in the care and treatment of cardiovascular disease.