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Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care

2450 Old Milton Parkway
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Alpharetta, GA 30009
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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. 

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Our experts offer state-of-the-art technology, treatments, complex surgery and clinical trials that are not often found at community hospitals.  

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We understand every person is unique, so our heart specialists create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your best heart health.

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From routine to complex heart conditions, our multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular experts work together to offer comprehensive care for the heart, body and mind. 

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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 subspecialists at Wellstar and can connect you with electrophysiologists, structural heart specialists, heart surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists and more.

From routine to complex cardiovascular disease, our doctors are experts in creating a tailor-made treatment plan that’s right for you. Physicians at this location offer patients high-quality care in the following areas:

  • General cardiology for a variety of heart conditions
  • Heart rhythm disorders
  • Peripheral vascular diagnosis and treatment
  • Perinatal cardiology
  • Pediatric cardiology coming soon

General cardiology

Wellstar cardiologists offer the latest innovations and clinical therapies to help you reach your best cardiovascular health. We focus our skill and expertise on crafting a treatment plan tailored for you. Learn more about general cardiology at Wellstar.

Heart rhythm disorders

Cardiac electrophysiologists at Wellstar offer treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) and heart arrhythmias with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology. Learn more about heart rhythm disorder care at Wellstar.

Peripheral vascular conditions

Our peripheral vascular care team helps people improve symptoms and stop the progression of peripheral vascular conditions. Our team will recommend the appropriate level of treatment for an individual. Personalized care plans may include lifestyle changes or minimally-invasive procedures by our highly skilled interventional cardiologists. Learn more about peripheral vascular treatments at Wellstar.

Perinatal cardiology

Our Wellstar Perinatal Cardiology Clinic, a partnership between Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, provides expert, caring cardiac support for pregnant and postpartum women. Learn more about perinatal cardiology at Wellstar.

Pediatric cardiology *coming soon

Wellstar’s pediatric cardiologists provide highly specialized care for children with congenital heart defects, arrhythmias (heart rhythm disorders), cardiomyopathies and heart failure. Our child heart experts evaluate and create comprehensive treatment plans for children and teenagers. Learn more about pediatric cardiology at Wellstar.

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Meet our Team

David Jacoboff, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2016.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Ryan Wilson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2022.

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Interventional Cardiology
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Natasha Mamdani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Akshar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Interventional Cardiology
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Abdul Latif Bikak, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2022.

Specialties
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Amol Bapat, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Ada Mercado, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Suresh Ramamurthy, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Meet our Team

David Jacoboff, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2016.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Ryan Wilson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2022.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Learn More Book Appointment
Natasha Mamdani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2020.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Akshar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2020.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Abdul Latif Bikak, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2022.

Specialties
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Amol Bapat, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Ada Mercado, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Suresh Ramamurthy, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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David Jacoboff, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. David Jacoboff received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada. He completed his Interventional Cardiology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York.

He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

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

Ryan Wilson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2022.

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Natasha Mamdani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Akshar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2020.

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Dr. Akshar Y. Patel is a board-certified physician in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Tomography. He specializes in coronary artery disease, chest pain syndromes, shortness of breath, coronary angiography, angioplasty, high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), treatment and recovery from acute MIs (heart attacks), hypertensive heart disease, and critical care cardiology. Trained in cutting-edge cardiac procedures by experts from across the nation, Dr. Patel views all his patients as VIPs, making their concerns his top priority and ensuring they receive his undivided attention. He treats his patients like family and emphasizes communication as an integral part of the physician-patient relationship. 

Abdul Latif Bikak, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2022.

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Amol Bapat, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Amol S. Bapat, MD, FACC, was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he received his BA in Chemistry. He then proceeded to the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, and after receiving his MD, pursued his Internal Medicine Residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He stayed at Baylor for his subspecialty training in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. While at Baylor, he was the recipient of a NIH National Research Award Training Grant and his research involved platelet and thrombosis physiology. He was the first physician to work with the Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) and its partnership with Saint Joseph's Hospital. He was awarded the Physician Laureate Award by the LKCF in 2006.

Ada Mercado, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.

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A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ada Mercado received her undergraduate degree from InterAmerican University and attended medical school at Pedro Henríquez Ureña. She completed her internal medicine residency in the Mayagüez Medical Center and her cardiovascular disease fellowship at Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Mercado then completed an echocardiography fellowship at Tulane and Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA. She also completed nuclear cardiology training at Emory University in Atlanta.

Dr. Mercado is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Echcoardiography Society. Her special interests include general cardiology, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram, and nuclear cardiology.

She joined Wellstar in January 2011 from the Atlanta Heart Center where she was a founding physician in 2002.

Suresh Ramamurthy, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Bachelors in Medicine/Surgery
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Dr. Suresh Ramamurthy received his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College in Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his Cardiovascular Diseases residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He is board certified by the American Board Internal Medicine [Cardiovascular].

Dr. Ramamurthy is currently in practice at Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine.

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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. 
 
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.

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.
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Please call your pharmacy to request prescription refills. We respond within 48 business hours.
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Imaging Services
Some basic diagnostics — such as EKGs — are performed in our office. 

We partner with Wellstar Cardiac Diagnostics at Wellstar Avalon Health Park 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.


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Lab Services
Wellstar Lab Services has skilled lab technicians ready to help with your lab tests, conveniently located in our building.
 
Visit Lab Services at Wellstar Avalon Health Park to learn more.

 

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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.
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