Atlanta Heart Associates, P.C.

WELCOME DR. CHAWLA Atlanta Heart Associates welcomes the newest physician to our cardiac electrophysiology team, Dr. Dhruv Chawla. As a cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Chawla has received advanced training in the placement of pacemakers and defibrillators as well as ablation of abnormal heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation (A Fib), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and ventricular arrhythmias (VT/PVCs).... Dr. Chawla is accepting patients in our Stockbridge and Griffin offices.

In observance of Independence Day, our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. We hope you have a happy and safe holiday.

Do you know what your optimal blood pressure targets should be? It is recommended that you monitor your blood pressure at home. The Atlanta Heart Associates cardiology team is available to help you maintain and control your blood pressure.

Atlanta Heart Associates is now seeing patients in our new , where our electrophysiology team led by Dr. Akshay Gupta treats patients with heart rhythm disorders. Our new center will also be utilized as our vascular services department where our vascular team offers techniques in treating vein insufficiencies and varicose veins. Read more in the latest issue of We Are Henry.

Congratulations to our very own Abdul Doughan, M.D., Rajasekhar Reddy, M.D., Pritam Polkampally, M.D., Kenneth Menchion, M.D., and Jarrod Day, M.D. for making the Georgia Trend 2020 Top Doctors list.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day.

Atlanta Heart Associates is open and here for your cardiovascular needs. The health and safety of our patients and employees is our highest priority. We have implemented the following measures: Patients will be screened for COVID -19 symptoms upon arrival.... Patients should come alone to their appointment, unless a caregiver is needed. Our employees are required to wear masks. We are cleaning/disinfecting surfaces multiple times throughout the day. Waiting room seating has been rearranged to allow for social distancing If you have any questions or concerns about your upcoming appointment, please contact us at 770-692-4000.

Talk to your cardiologist to see if you would benefit from a coronary artery calcium scoring test.

Thank you to all the nurses who are on the front lines daily.

In an effort to provide our patients care during this time of social distancing measures, we are now offering telehealth appointments in addition to still seeing patients in the office. Telehealth gives us the ability to provide quality healthcare services remotely to patients via computer, tablet or mobile device. This service is available to new and established patients for most providers. Please contact us at 770/692-4000 to schedule an appointment.

If you are experiencing a fever, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, flu-like symptoms, recently developed a cough, diarrhea, or have been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, your appointment will be rescheduled. We are unable to screen, or treat COVID-19, therefore, you should follow CDC guidelines, and call 1-866-460-1119. We are taking COVID-19 very seriously and have put extra cautionary measures in place to keep our patients and staff, safe... and healthy. We value the health of our patients, and have placed hand sanitizer, throughout our office, so that it is readily available for everyone to use. We are also frequently sanitizing, and cleaning all door handles, light switches, and anything that is frequently used. These measures are in addition to our typical cleaning and sanitizing routine, that we do after each patient. Please know, that we are following all precautions, and are staying up to date as more information is available. Also, please limit visitors that accompany you to your appointments. Patients will be allowed to bring 1 person with them if absolutely necessary. We greatly appreciate your cooperation, as we are taking all preventative measures, to keep our patients and staff safe and healthy.