AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Bradenton, FL

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.

Biography: Cardiologist Porur Somasundaram, MD (Dr. Som), evaluates and treats a variety of cardiology conditions, including adult congenital heart defects, and has particular expertise in treating conditions related to the electrical system in the heart. Utilizing advanced techniques, including implanting devices to stabilize heart rhythms, Dr. Som not only helps patients manage heart issues, but can positively impact their quality of life.

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: Dr. Satish Velagapudi, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Port Charlotte, FL. He is 48 years old. Dr. Satish Velagapudi, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Annoni is the Director of Electrophysiology at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. He attended medical school at Universidad Madre y Maestra, located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He continued his education as an intern at Jose Maria Cabrel y Baez Hospital, and finished his residency in Puerto Rico at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Juan, where he also completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Annoni began work at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, completing his specialty fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology.

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: The Mission at Bay Area Cardiology Associates, PA, is to give Compassionate Quality Care to all patients. We use state of the art comprehensive cardiology techniques and medicine. Our physicians strive to achieve excellent continued education in all aspects of Cardiology.

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.

Biography: Dr. Juna Misiri, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Sun City Center, FL. She is 52 years old. Dr. Juna Misiri, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.