AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Jacksonville, FL

Biography: Dr. Christoffel Van Niekerk, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 39 years old. Dr. Christoffel Van Niekerk, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: The physicians and staff of JCC believe that excellent healthcare for people requires close teamwork between specialists like JCC and their primary care physicians. We believe that high quality state-of-the-art cardiovasular care can be delivered in a cost-effective way while still providing the personal touch of old-fashioned medicine.

Biography: Dr. Illovsky joined the First Coast Cardiovascular Institute team in May 2014. Dr. Illovsky is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiac CT Angiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Illovsky developed a passion for cardiology while earning a Master's Degree in Human Physiology at Georgetown University. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine on a military scholarship and graduated in 1991. He completed his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego and his Cardiology Fellowship at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He is well-rounded in all aspects of cardiology but has a focus on cardiac imaging. He enjoys getting to know his patients, especially veterans. He does an outstanding job educating his patients on their cardiovascular disease, allowing them to be an integral part of the decision making process. Too many times he has been told, You're the first doctor who took the time to explain it to me. Dr. Illovsky is a retired Navy Captain. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service. His 20-year Naval career took him on exciting adventures around the world, which he would be happy to share with you. While active duty, he served as Chief of Cardiology & Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital Jacksonville. His final tour was as Chief of Cardiology Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He had the privilege of retiring on the USS Missouri, the historic battleship where the documents ending WWII were signed. The ship is ported in Pearl Harbor overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial. After retirement, Dr. Illovsky moved back to Jacksonville to be closer to family. When not at work, Dr. Illovsky loves to spend time with his wife and two young daughters. He also enjoys home improvement projects, travel, and outdoor activities.

Biography: Dr. Sara Clark, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 44 years old. Dr. Sara Clark, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Delgado and his friendly staff are dedicated in knowing their patients on a one-to-one basis, thoroughly examining in a way that is understandable to the patient, making a diagnosis and developing an individualized treatment plan that offers long term solutions for oral health and aesthetics. Their priority, most importantly, is to develop a personalized plan that fits and makes sense with their patient s lifestyle.

Biography: Jorge F. Trejo Gutierrez, M.D. is a general cardiologist who serves as a consultant in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic Florida. He is interested in preventative cardiology and cardiac risk factors such as cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity and the role they play in both preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. His clinical and research career have focused on the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease in adult populations with an emphasis in atherosclerotic disease. Dr. Trejo is the Mayo Clinic Principal Investigator for the international ISCHEMIA trial which is comparing different strategies in the management of stable patients with angina, the typical chest pain experienced by patient with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Conditions treated Heart disease Ischemic heart disease Procedures performed Cardiovascular disease prevention Interests Preventive cardiology Cardiorespiratory fitness Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiovascular risk assessment

Biography: Dilip Pillai, MD MRCP(UK) is a Cardiovascular disease specialist with an interest in Interventional cardiology and coronary stent implantation. Specializes in managing complex coronary artery disease utilizing advanced tools for intervention. Performing coronary interventions exclusively through the wrist for patient comfort and safety. Expertise in evaluating complex chest pain syndromes. Active participation in managing patients coming in with heart attacks and shock. In addition to his clinical interests, he is actively involved in teaching and mentoring fellows in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Interests Coronary artery disease Complex coronary interventions Radial artery access for coronary interventions Coronary artery physiology Acute myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock

Biography: Utpal Desai, MD, is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. After his medical education, he went on to complete his residency in general surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He continued with a cardiothoracic/vascular surgery fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Desai received additional training in endovascular surgery at New York Presbyterian University, the Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell. Services Minimally invasive cardiac valve surgery (Aortic, Mitral and Tricuspid valve surgery) Surgical treatment of structural heart disease Coronary artery bypass surgery Complex surgical treatment of ischemic/ dilated/mixed cardiomyopathy Surgical treatment of lung cancer with Video Assisted Thoracoscopic techniques??