AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Lakeland, FL

Care Philosophy: To treat every patient as an individual that will receive the best care possible.

Biography: Clarence H. Owen, MD, is a board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon caring for patients in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Owen studied at Duke University where he received both bachelor of science (1985) and doctor of medicine(1989) degrees. He remained at Duke University where he completed his entire surgical training including residencies in both general and cardiothoracic surgery as well as a research fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Upon completion of his training in 1998 he went into private practice in Greensboro, North Carolina where he practiced until 2022. He dedicated his practice to adult cardiac surgery, developing particular expertise in coronary artery revascularization, heart valve repair and replacement, mitral valve repair, minimally-invasive cardiac surgery, and structural heart disease. In 2009 he launched the minimally-invasive heart valve program at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital where he completed more than 400 mitral valve procedures using port access techniques. He briefly traveled to Germany in 2013 to gain experience with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and helped launch a very successful TAVR program the following year, serving as co-director of the Structural Heart Valve Program at the Cone Health Heart and Vascular Center from 2013 through 2022. In addition, he developed extensive experience with the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, performing the maze procedure using both conventional sternotomy and minimally-invasive techniques. In 2022 he returned to Florida and joined HCA Florida Healthcare and dedicated his practice to the service of patients in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Owen is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and family as well as numerous outdoor activities.

Biography: Dr. Talal Hamdan, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Talal Hamdan, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Rajesh Tota-Maharaj, MBBS,FACP, FACC, is an interventional cardiologist who is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine. He earned his medical degree at University of The West Indies Mt. Hope Medical Campus in Trinidad and Tobago and went on to complete prestigious fellowships at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow, and at The Johns Hopkins Hospital where he treated patients requiring cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions. Dr. Tota-Maharaj has won numerous awards for academic excellence and has published a number of studies investigating coronary artery calcium and its relationship to disease risk, mortality and coronary plaque burden. A provider with strong Caribbean roots and equally strong family values, he is passionate about identifying and addressing risk factors to avoid preventable heart attacks.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy has always been 'Patient First'. I strive to provide compassionate, thoughtful care utilizing the most up to date technology and least invasive therapies available.

Care Philosophy: A doctor/patient relationship must include a mutual trust and confidence in order to obtain a satisfactory outcome. Dr. Chang is very much in to prevention and early diagnosis. She specializes in consultation and full evaulation of women and heart disease, echocardiogram, holter monitor, nuclear stress test, evaluation of peripheral arterial disease, external counter pulsation, exerise treatment, diet, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Chang has been established with Pasco Cardiolgy Center since 1979.

Biography: Dr. Mohit Gupta, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Mohit Gupta, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Osceola Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We have forged in new frontiers of cardiovascular care and treatment through advances in nuclear medicine, cutting edge technology and research, and the development of preventive and educational services. Coupled with highly trained physicians and medical staff, The Heart Institute has established itself as a "Center of Excellence" in the care and treatment of cardiovascular disease.