AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near San Antonio, TX

Care Philosophy: Dr. Aristotelis Papayannis believes there is no "one-size-fits-all" care plan for patients. He takes the time to establish a relationship with the patient and find out exactly what their needs are and what they feel comfortable with moving forward. He then adjusts care guidelines to what each patient believes they can handle to become healthier.

Biography: Dr. Anirudh Bhargava hails from Alexandria, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavior Biology where he received the honor of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at Louisiana State University New Orleans in 2017 with induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the esteemed University of Alabama Birmingham in 2020 followed by a specialized cardiovascular disease fellowship at the same institution where he focused on advanced cardiac imaging along with developing a mastery in all aspects of cardiac care. He has had the privilege of working with master clinician scientists during his residency and fellowship with numerous publications in esteemed cardiovascular journals. He additionally has represented Alabama at the national American College of Cardiology FIT Jeopardy competition in 2023. He was voted among his peers as best teaching fellow during his fellowship. With a strong foundation in internal medicine and a focus on cardiovascular health, Dr. Bhargava's interests lie in various aspects of cardiology. His expertise extends to preventative cardiology, ensuring patients adopt healthy lifestyles to minimize the risk of heart disease. He is also interested in diagnosing and treating cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, and various other cardiac conditions both in the clinic and in the hospital. Dr. Bhargava possesses extensive knowledge and experience in various cardiovascular imaging techniques. He is well-versed in utilizing advanced technologies such as cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, advanced echocardiography, and nuclear imaging to diagnose and evaluate heart conditions accurately. Dr. Bhargava is driven by his passion of patient-centered care for patients of all walks of life, age, gender, and ethnicity. As a proud South Asian American, he is particularly interested in improving the cardiovascular health for those of South Asian descent (ie. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan). Dr. Bhargava focuses on addressing the epidemic of heart disease in this population. He is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care and promoting awareness of cardiovascular diseases in these communities. In addition to English, Dr. Bhargava is fluent in Hindi and Urdu. With his strong educational background, specialized training, and dedication to improving cardiovascular health, Dr. Anirudh Bhargava is excited to serve the people of Greater Austin, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and personalized care for their heart-related concerns.In his free time he likes to travel with his wife Kanupriya, enjoys cooking, watching New Orleans Saints and LSU football, and following the India's national cricket team avidly.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Josh McKay is originally from League City, Texas. He obtained his B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University and then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston. Dr. McKay completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Houston Methodist Hospital, where he was selected as chief cardiology Fellow. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine. His areas of special interest include coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, and deep venous thrombosis. He also specializes in repairing small holes in the heart, called Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defects (ASD), without needing open heart surgery. Dr. McKay has authored multiple articles in peer reviewed journals and a book chapter. In his spare time he enjoys sports, exercise, perfecting his BBQ recipes, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Boyer believes it is a privilege to practice medicine and is honored to participate in the lives of his patients during times of health or illness. He enjoys helping patients fully understand their conditions and empowering them to make informed medical decisions. He is passionate about emerging, state-of-the-art catheter-based therapies and disease prevention.