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Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care

1602 Vernon Road
Suite 300
LaGrange, GA 30240
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. 

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About Us

About Us

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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, cardiovascular 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
  • Cardio-oncology
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Peripheral vascular diagnosis and treatment
  • Structural heart & valve conditions

Conditions we treat

  • Heart attack
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Vascular disease
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Heart failure

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.

Cardio-oncology

Our cardio-oncology experts provide highly specialized heart care. We work with people with cancer who have heart disease or are at high risk for heart disease before, during or after treatment. Learn more about cardio-oncology at Wellstar.

Interventional cardiology

Wellstar’s highly-skilled interventional cardiologists use catheter-based techniques to stop and prevent heart attacks, and ultimately, to save lives. These minimally-invasive treatments are an alternative to open-heart surgery, with a shorter hospital stay, a faster recovery and less pain. Learn more about interventional cardiology at Wellstar.

Peripheral vascular diagnosis & treatment

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.

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.
Office Location
1602 Vernon Road
Suite 300
LaGrange, GA 30240

Contact

Phone (706) 803-7510

Fax (706) 803-8798


Hours
Sunday: 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-3:00 PM Saturday:
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Meet our Team

Alexander Gedevanishvili, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Valery Effoe, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Vivian Hutton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Thomas Gore, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Christopher Stanley, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Maria Daniel, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Amar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Meet our Team

Alexander Gedevanishvili, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Learn More Book with MyChart
Valery Effoe, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Vivian Hutton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Thomas Gore, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Christopher Stanley, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Maria Daniel, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Amar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Alexander Gedevanishvili, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Alexander Gedevanishvili received his medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University in Tbilisi, Georgia. He completed his Cardiovascular Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is Board Ceritifed in Internal Medicine.

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

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Valery Effoe, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Vivian Hutton, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Physician Assistant
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Thomas Gore, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Thomas Gore received his medical degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He completed his Cardiovascular Medicine residency at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia.

He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.

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

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Christopher Stanley, PA

Physician Assistant with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Physician Assistant
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Maria Daniel, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2017.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Master of Science in Nursing

Amar Patel, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2006.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating

Dr. Amar Patel received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and went on to complete a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Emory University. Dr. Patel is a professional member of the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.

Dr. Patel is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is a member of several medical and professional societies. He has advanced training in cardiac and peripheral vascular imaging and extensive experience in clinical research. Dr. Patel's areas of interest include: percutaneous coronary intervention, structural heart disease/congenital heart defects, and valvular hear disease.

Dr. Patel joined Wellstar in August 2007. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals. When not at work, Dr. Patel loves to spend time with his wife and children. He also enjoys traveling and reading.

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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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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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