AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Fort Myers, FL

Biography: Robert Ferguson, MD, is a Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeon caringfor patients in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte counties in Florida andsurrounding areas. Dr. Ferguson's expertise is in advanced robotic surgeryand special clinical interests in lung cancer, tumors of the mediastinum,tumors and injuries of the chest wall as well as complex infections of thechest and mediastinum.Dr. Ferguson earned his Medical Degree from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity and completed his residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals(Virginia Commonwealth University). He received his Fellowship trainingin Cardiothoracic Surgery from University of Texas Southwestern.

Biography: Dr. Ravi Korabathina brings a wealth of training and skills to our patients. After completing his training in New York City and Boston, Dr.Korabathina and his family returned to his hometown of St. Pete (he is a graduate of the St. Petersburg High School International Baccalaureate Program). Rounding out the group, Dr. Korabathina is certified as a Diplomate in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography and is credentialed as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT). Following his successful completion of fellowships in General and Interventional Cardiology, he trained in vascular medicine and endovascular procedures. In addition, he is knowledgeable in the use of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices and can perform specialized procedures, including alcohol septal ablations, ASD/PFO closures, mitral andaortic valvuloplasty, and endomyocardial biopsies. Furthermore, as a clinician-educator, he has co-authored a number of articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented a number of abstracts at national meetings, including the ACC, SCAI, and SVM.

Biography: Dr. Bala Nandigam is a cardiologist in Port Charlotte, Florida. He received his medical degree from Andhra Medical College NTR and has been in practice for 37 years. He is one of 14 doctors at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease.

Biography: Dr. Amber Tas, DO is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in St Petersburg, FL. She is 44 years old. Dr. Amber Tas, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Bay Area Heart Center strives to provide the highest level and quality of cardiac care available. This requires two commitments. First, to treat the patient as an individual and second, to strive for continuous improvement in the technical delivery of care in this increasingly complex field. Bay Area Heart Center's team goal is the preservation of our patient's good health. We welcome comments and criticisms from our patients regarding how well we fulfill our mission.

Biography: Dr. Melody Strattan, DO is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist who practices in Port Charlotte, FL. She is 38 years old. Dr. Melody Strattan, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.