Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias near Sarasota, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr Peykar takes a holistic approach to arrhythmia management. Time is spent discussing lifestyle and other factors that are the root cause of the arrhythmia. Procedures are discussed in the context of the patient as a whole to ensure improvement in the quality of life of his patients.

Care Philosophy: Pinnacle Medical Group strives to provide you and your family with the highest quality medical care in Manatee County. Our integrated, multidisciplinary team of physicians truly cares about you and your health, working together to provide a coordinated, seamless approach to your family's total health care. Whether you need preventive primary care services or the skilled treatment only a highly trained specialist can provide, we take great pride in providing comprehensive, compassionate, quality care to our community.

Biography: Dr. Antonio Moretta, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist who practices in Sarasota, FL. He is 47 years old. Dr. Antonio Moretta, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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: Dr. Robert Eckart, DO is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Sarasota, FL. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Robert Eckart, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Englewood Hospital.

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.

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.