Wellstar Cardiovascular Surgery
55 Whitcher Street NE
Suite 160
Marietta, GA 30060
Suite 160
Marietta, GA 30060
Our Areas of Focus
Leading Expertise
Our team of physicians have advanced training and are often double and triple board-certified in cardiac specialties to provide the highest level of expertise and care.
Advanced Treatments
Our experts offer state-of-the-art technology, treatments, complex surgery and clinical trials that are not often found at community hospitals.
Patient-Centered Care
We understand every person is unique, so our heart specialists create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your best heart health.
Comprehensive Services
From routine to complex heart conditions, our multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular experts work together to offer comprehensive care for the heart, body and mind.
Location
About Us
About Us
The Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care offers nationally-recognized comprehensive heart care. Our team of heart experts includes board-certified doctors who subspecialize in different areas so patients have access to the care they need, when they need it. We work closely with all heart specialists at Wellstar and can connect you with general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced heart failure specialists and more.
From routine to complex cardiovascular disease, our cardiac surgeons are experts in creating a tailor-made treatment plan that’s right for you. Our physicians offer patients high-quality care through the following treatment options:
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Valve repair and replacement surgery
- Aortic repair and replacement surgery
- Congenital heart defect surgery
- Atrial fibrillation surgery
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery
- Structural heart procedures
Cardiovascular surgery
The Cardiovascular Surgery program at Wellstar harnesses the full resources of our health system to diagnose and treat your complex heart care needs with state-of-the-art technologyutilized by board-certified physicians. Our cardiovascular procedures are performed at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, the first in Georgia and the fourth in the nation to receive the highest certification in cardiovascular care — the Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center Certification — by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association. Learn more about cardiovascular surgery at Wellstar.Aortic disease
The Wellstar Comprehensive Aortic Program provides treatment for people with emergency and non-emergency diseases of the aorta. We create a personalized treatment plan for each patient that decreases the risk of an aneurysm rupture — the bursting of an artery — and cutting-edge procedures and devices to diagnose, monitor and repair all types of aneurysms. Learn more about Wellstar's Comprehensive Aortic Program.Structural heart & valve conditions
Our Structural Heart and Valve Program provides comprehensive care for the evaluation and treatment of people with advanced and complex structural heart problems, including valvular heart disease, patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defects and left atrial appendage occlusion. Providing traditional valve surgery along with minimally-invasive interventional options, Wellstar is among national leaders in terms of positive outcomes with fewer complications. Learn more about our comprehensive structural heart and valve program.
Meet our Team
Richard Myung, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2007.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Egidijus Kazlauskas, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2022.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stephanie Bright, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2012.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Faye Mariz Razon, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2024.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Kristen Schiefer, PA
Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2024.
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Meet our Team
Helpful Information for your next visit.
- Appointments and Cancellations
- Insurance and Referrals
- Prescription Refills
- Printable Office Forms
- Imaging Services
- Lab Services
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
Appointments and Cancellations
Please call our office or book online through MyChart to schedule an appointment. Same-day visits are available for urgent health issues.
You are responsible to notify us of cancellations. We ask that all appointments be canceled 24 hours prior to the appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, it will need to be rescheduled.
We use an automated appointment reminder system to notify patients two days prior to your appointment.
You are responsible to notify us of cancellations. We ask that all appointments be canceled 24 hours prior to the appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, it will need to be rescheduled.
We use an automated appointment reminder system to notify patients two days prior to your appointment.
Insurance and Payments
Wellstar accepts most medical insurance plans. We work hard to create lasting relationships with insurance companies to ensure you can receive the care you need.
Please call our office if you need help understanding your insurance coverage and financial responsibility.
Please call our office if you need help understanding your insurance coverage and financial responsibility.
Referrals
We do not require a referral to schedule an appointment. However, sometimes insurance plans require a referral for office visits. If that is the case with your insurance plan, a referral must be received prior to your visit.Prescription Refills
Please call your pharmacy to request prescription refills. We respond within 48 business hours.
Printable Office Forms
Patient Demographics Information
MyChart Adult Proxy
MyChart Child Proxy
MyChart Teen Proxy
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
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Patient Communication Designation
Patient Communication Designation Spanish
Patient Registration
Patient Registration Spanish
MyChart Adult Proxy
MyChart Child Proxy
MyChart Teen Proxy
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement Spanish
Patient Communication Designation
Patient Communication Designation Spanish
Patient Registration
Patient Registration Spanish
Imaging Services
Some basic diagnostics — such as EKGs — are performed in our office. We partner with Wellstar Cardiac Diagnostics to provide state-of-the-art cardiac imaging. We provide quality results with the most advanced technology, registered technologists and board-certified cardiac radiologists.
Learn more about cardiac diagnostics at Wellstar and find the location nearest you.
Lab Services
Wellstar Lab Services has skilled lab technicians ready to help with your lab tests, conveniently located in our building.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Wellstar’s world-class cardiac rehabilitation team works together to help people learn lifelong heart-healthy behaviors and lower their risk for future heart issues.
The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to significantly decrease or eliminate the risk factors that cause a progression of coronary artery disease. We start with a thorough evaluation, then create a plan of monitored exercise, lifestyle education and emotional support designed just for you.
Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation at Wellstar and find the location nearest you.
The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to significantly decrease or eliminate the risk factors that cause a progression of coronary artery disease. We start with a thorough evaluation, then create a plan of monitored exercise, lifestyle education and emotional support designed just for you.
Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation at Wellstar and find the location nearest you.