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Biography: James Lonquist, MD is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon offering over 25 years of expertise to the Ocala community. He received advanced fellowship training from the Texas Heart Institute and thoracic surgical oncological training at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is one of the leading cardiothoracic surgeons performing the minimally invasive Maze and Convergent procedure for arrythmia. Dr. Lonquist is committed to improving the health and well-being of his patients suffering from heart disease. In a compassionate and caring environment, Dr. Lonquist aims to provide the best surgical care before, during and after operation.

Care Philosophy: Listening to the patients is essential in providing excellent care.

Care Philosophy: CVI is committed to providing you an unwavering standard of excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Heart & Vascular disease

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bush is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Care Philosophy: The physicians and staff of Cardiac Surgical Associates and Northside Hospital are strongly committed to providing prompt, compassionate, state of the art surgical care. We believe good communication plays a critical role in obtaining optimal outcomes. We believe in a team approach to patient care, and will work diligently to maintain coordinated multi-specialty care and patient follow up.

Biography: Dr. Kalpesh Solanki, DO is a cardiology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Solanki is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, Munroe Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital.

Care Philosophy: George J. Palmer, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with specialty training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Currently serving as the Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Cardiovascular Institute, he has special interests in minimally invasive surgical approaches including robotic-assisted surgery, electrophysiology of the heart, and all aspects pertaining to adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Palmer earned his medical degree at Creighton University in Nebraska and completed his surgical internship and residency UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL, capping his tenure there as Chief Resident. He next served as a resident in cardiothoracic transplant and as a Cardiothoracic Research Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, continuing there as a resident in thoracic surgery and finally as Chief Resident of cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Palmer has been in practice here in Central Florida since 1989.

Biography: Dr. Ambati is a graduate of Cornell University and obtained his medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He completed his residency in internal medicine at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., a cardiology fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, and an electrophysiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Ambati is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Board of Internal Medicine, through which he received the professional credentials of Board Certified Electrophysiologist, Board Certified Cardiologist, and Board Certified Internist, respectively. In addition, he is board certified in cardiovascular neurology and is a member of the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bao-Thuy Hoang believes in providing comprehensive and individualized healthcare to each patient and their families. He uses a team approach to his perioperative care and operations. Taken from his mentors and training, he strives to provide the highest level of care possible for all of his patients.

Biography: Dr. Hima Mikkilineni, MD is a Cardiology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. She is 42 years old. Dr. Mikkilineni is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, and Munroe Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jigar Patel, MD is an internal medicine doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 34 years old. Dr. Patel is affiliated with OU Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital? and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Kim specializes in the surgical treatment of complex conditions involving the heart, lung and vascular system. He has extensive experience in high risk coronary artery bypass graft surgery, heart valve surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery and implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Dr. Kim is a member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare experts who are dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families through compassionate and high quality surgical care. Dr. Kim is the Director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital and the Director of the Structural Heart Program. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Kim received the Physician's Excellence in Healthcare Award in 2017 and the Frist Humanitarian Award in 2018 for his contribution to exemplary patient care. In 2010, he and others founded the Mended Hearts of Citrus chapter, a support group for patients recovering from heart disease. Under his leadership, the hospital has received the highest quality rating for cardiac surgery by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Kim is actively involved in teaching the next generation of healthcare providers through mentorship and scholarship programs. He regularly participates in medical missions to improve global health delivery and training across the world. Dr. Kim is a member of the following organizations:American College of Surgeons American College of Cardiology American Heart Association American Medical Association Christian Medical and Dental Association Society of Thoracic Surgeons Southern Thoracic Surgical Association

Biography: Dr. Jayanth Koneru, MD is a cardiology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. Dr. Koneru is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?.

Care Philosophy: I believe a patient is an individual to be cared for, not just the medical condition to be treated.

Biography: Dr. Ajay Mehta, MD is a cardiology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 36 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Mehta is affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital? and Munroe Regional Medical Center.