AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Round Rock, TX

Care Philosophy: Dr. Pepper encourages his patients to follow a healthy lifestyle; he believes regular physical activity and a nutritiously balanced diet is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pepper strives to keep himself a leader in the prevention of cardiovascular disease with consistent education, as his deep rooted compassion lies in learning and caring about the heart.

Care Philosophy: Pediatric Cardiology Associates has been providing a full range of cardiology care for children for more than 30 years. We care for patients in the San Antonio, Central and South Texas communities.Our expertise extends from assessment and care of the fetus with suspected cardiac disease, to the care of the neonate and child with acquired and congenital heart disease, to the care of adults with congenital cardiac disorders.

Care Philosophy: Faraz Kerendi, M.D is originally from Los Angeles, California. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. His residency in general surgery and cardiac surgery fellowship were both completed at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Kerendi is board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Heart Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Kerendi has received numerous research and teaching awards and published multiple papers in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. His clinical areas of interest include aortic root surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms, off-pump coronary artery bypass, heart transplantation, and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Prior to joining CTVS in July 2009, Dr. Kerendi was the chief resident of cardiothoracic surgery at Emory University School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Jayasree Pillarisetti believes patients need to be involved in their care plan. She presents all options and let them choose the best plan for them. She believes in taking care of each patient as if they were a family member.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bode's goal is to provide her patients with the best possible care to achieve excellent outcomes. She is genuinely interested in hearing each patient's personal story to understand what their priorities are. Dr. Bode will then work with each patient on an individual treatment plan to help them to achieve their goals.

Biography: Mark C. Felger, M.D. is a native Texan originally from Austin and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at Emory University in Atlanta and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He has practiced with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons since 1997 and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Felger specializes in all areas of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery including mitral valve repair, endovascular thoracic aneurysm repair and coronary artery bypass surgery. He currently serves as Director of Surgical Services at Heart Hospital of Austin. He is an active member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Texas Transplant Society, Texas Medical Association and Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Felger has also composed and published numerous research articles in his specialty. He was recently listed as a Top Doctor in Austin Monthly based on peer endorsements, experience, education, training, research, publishing, and awards.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Nguyen received both his bachelor's degree and medical degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. He continued his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI, and the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Nguyen completed his Cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, where he served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in English and Vietnamese.

Care Philosophy: The best days can be the toughest days - the ones that put you through the wringer!, says Dr. Fletcher. When you've spent so much energy to make someone better and the days ends well for everyone, that's so rewarding.

Care Philosophy: The Mission of Austin Heart is to provide exceptional cardiac and vascular care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness, and personal pride.

Care Philosophy: ?To be able to work in a field that you love is a blessing. Every day is a great day. If you get to make an impact on one person?s life?and I get to do it many times a day?it?s rewarding and humbling at the same time.?