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4441 Atlanta Road SE
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Smyrna, GA 30080
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At Wellstar, our top medical experts use cutting-edge technology and research combined with compassionate care to deliver world-class medicine to every patient, every time. From primary care, diagnostic services and specialty medicine to surgery and recovery, you can expect a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to fit your needs.
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4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 213
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone (470) 956-9480

Fax (678) 842-5539

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Monday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Meet our Team

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Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Bachelors in Medicine/Surgery
Patient Rating
rating   4.7 out of 5 (467 ratings)

Kaushang Gandhi MD received his Bachelors in Medicine/Surgery at Medical College of Baroda, India. He completed his residency at New York Medical College and his cardiology fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Gandhi’s interest is in CHF as well as preventive cardiology, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, cardiac CT and peripheral vascular disease Dr. Kaushang Gandhi is certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease , Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography and RPVI (Vascular Interpretation.) He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals.

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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.8 out of 5 (417 ratings)

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Deriso received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. After completing his internship and residency at Emory University, he was employed as a hospitalist at Emory University Crawford Long Hospital. He also served as an instructor of medicine at Emory University.
 
 
Dr. Deriso went on to a cardiology fellowship at the Oschner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, La. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a member of several medical societies.
 
 
Dr. Deriso joined Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine in July 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals.
 
 
Dr. Deriso is married and has two children. He enjoys golf, snow skiing, and travel.
 

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Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.7 out of 5 (342 ratings)

Dr. Edupuganti received his biology degree from Baylor University in Waco, TX, and medical degree from University of Texas in Galveston. He completed his internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and his cardiology fellowship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Edupuganti is a member of the American College of Cardiology, is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine. He is passionate about patient education and engagement. His special clinical interests include general and preventive cardiology, echo and nuclear cardiology, and pregnancy and heart disease.

In his free time Dr. Edupuganti enjoys spending time with family and physical fitness.

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Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.7 out of 5 (485 ratings)

Micah R. Tepper, M.D., F.A.C.C, graduated from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in health care economics and policy. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Missouri, he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. Dr Tepper then completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Tepper joined Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine in 2011 after practicing in Georgia with The Heart Clinic, P.C. from 2006 to 2011. He is an invasive cardiologist and is trained in cardiac catheterization, transthoracic/esophageal echocardiography, cardiovascular computed tomography and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Tepper is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.

Dr. Tepper practices at Wellstar Cobb and Douglas Hospitals. He is the Cardiology Section Chief and is also the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. Dr. Tepper is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

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David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.8 out of 5 (329 ratings)

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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating
rating   4.6 out of 5 (406 ratings)

Dr. Tenecia Allen received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She also completed her residency at Emory University School of Medicine in the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program.

She is a member of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Allen is currently in practice with Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine.

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