Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care

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. 

Dr. Derrick Edwards completed his Medical Education at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA and returned to his home state of Mississippi to complete his Residency and Fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center/Jackson VA Medical Center.

Dr. Edwards has a strong background in both inpatient and outpatient Cardiovascular Care. He is skilled in performing and interpreting a wide range of diagnostic procedures including MUGA/ERNA (Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography), Echocardiography (TTE/TEE), Nuclear Stress Testing, Holter/event monitoring, and Cardiac Amyloid PYP Scans. He has a proven ability to manage complex cardiovascular conditions such as Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Hypertension, Resistant Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Edwards is committed to evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and continuous clinical excellence.

Dr. Edwards enjoys reading, cars, nature, and spending time with his wife and family.