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4441 Atlanta Road SE
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Smyrna, GA 30080
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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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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
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Perinatal cardiology

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.

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.

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.

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Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Paul Douglass, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

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Interventional Cardiology
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Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Anne Bullock, MD

Nuclear Medicine Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

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Nuclear Medicine
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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Meet our Team

Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Paul Douglass, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
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Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
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Anne Bullock, MD

Nuclear Medicine Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

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Nuclear Medicine
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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

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Cardiovascular Disease
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David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Ravi Edupuganti, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2011.

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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.

Paul Douglass, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

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Dr. Paul Douglass received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his Cardiovascular Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

Kaushang Gandhi, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2018.

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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.

Anne Bullock, MD

Nuclear Medicine Specialist with Wellstar since 2015.

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George Deriso, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2007.

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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.
 

Micah Tepper, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2006.

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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.

David Fishman, MD

Cardiologist with Wellstar since 2017.

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Tenecia Allen, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2016.

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Cardiovascular Disease
Education
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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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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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Imaging Services
Some basic diagnostics — such as EKGs — are performed in our office. 

We partner with Wellstar Cardiac Diagnostics at Wellstar Vinings 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.


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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 Vinings 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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