Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias near Ocala, FL

Biography: Fred Kusumoto, M.D., is an electrophysiologist and the Director of the Heart Rhythm Services Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. His clinical practice focuses on heart rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, bradycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias and the treatments for these disorders including ablation, pacemakers, and defibrillators. Dr. Kusumoto's research interests include evaluation of quality of life and healthcare outcomes with electrophysiology procedures, particularly in the elderly and use of implantable cardiac devices. Dr. Kusumoto is actively involved in the teaching of residents and fellows and has received several awards for teaching excellence including the Excellence in Training in the Discipline of Cardiovascular Diseases two years in a row at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Kusumoto has served as the Chair for the 2018 AHA/ACC/HRS Bradycardia Guidelines, 2017 AHA/ACC/HRS Ventricular Arrhythmias Guideline Evidence Review Committee, 2017 HRS Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Lead Management and Extraction Consensus Statement, and the 2014 HRS/ACC/AHA ICD Therapy in Patients who are not included or well represented in the Clinical Trials Consensus Statement. In addition to his clinical and research practices he has written five books on cardiac pathophysiology and cardiac devices and has authored over 100 peer reviewed journal articles including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association, and is the president of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology as well as the 2nd vice-president of the Heart Rhythm Society.

Care Philosophy: Treat each patient as if they were the most important person in the world.

Biography: Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD is Board Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, and received his medical degree from the University of Miami in 1993. Dr. Yamamura completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Miami/Jacksonville in Miami, Florida, followed by a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and Electrophysiology at University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yamamura specializes in cardiology at Regional Medical Center Bayonet, HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, and is a practicing cardiology at West Coast Arrhythmia Center in Hudson and Trinity, Florida. Some of the conditions he treats include Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation),Atrial Fibrillation,Autonomic Disorders,Cardiac Arrhythmia,Cardiomyopathy,Congenital Heart Disease,Congestive Heart Failure,Heart Palpitations,Syncopeand Tachycardia. Some of the procedures he performs include Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrythmias, Cardiac Imaging, Cardioversion, Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair, Defibrillator Implantation, and Transesophageal Echocardiography (ECG).

Care Philosophy: Dr. El Sabbagh is dedicated to treating a patient as a whole and to deliver the highest level of comprehensive care. He works closely with patients to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their treatment plan, as its very important to him that patients are comfortable with the therapies he provides.

Care Philosophy: The Cardiac & Vascular Institute has provided comprehensive cardiovascular care to the residents of North Central Florida for over 45 years. We are the most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region. Patients experience consistent, exceptional, evidence-based care. Each office is equipped with the very latest in cardiovascular technology and is staffed with clinical professionals offering unparalleled expertise. With three convenient office locations, our board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and the entire TCAVI family welcomes you to experience our team approach to cardiac care. Our philosophy of treating each patient with compassionate and comprehensive medical care is cornerstone for which we are best known. At TCAVI, your heart is in the right place is more than a slogan, it is our commitment to you.

Biography: Christopher J. McLeod, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D., is the Clinical Director for Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Dr. McLeod is Board-Certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease as well as Cardiac Electrophysiology he uniquely straddles these disciplines to care for an ever-growing group of adult congenital heart disease survivors. His practice focuses on the management of complex heart rhythm disorders in adults. In addition to his clinical work he is very involved in research related to ventricular arrhythmias. Dr. McLeod is also the past Director of the Adult Congenital Arrhythmia Clinic at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and serves on the writing committee for multiple Guidelines/Scientific Statements for the American Heart Association, Heart Rhythm Society, and the American College of Cardiology.

Care Philosophy: Addressing cardiac issues can be a complex and scary situation. I strive to provide a comfortable environment for my patients so that they may understand their underlying heart problems and feel confident that they are receiving the best care possible. My staff is friendly and always available to answer any question. My partners and I are able to address any cardiovascular problem you may have.

Biography: Dr. George Monir, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 67 years old. Dr. George Monir, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: Cesar Bonilla MD FACC is an eminently qualified cardiologist who is board certified in clinical electrophysiology cardiovascular disease and internal medicine A native of Colombia he was among the top 10 graduates in his class at the University of Cartagena Medical School and served in the Colombian Navy before moving to the United States for his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida He continued his training there with his cardiology fellowship earning the title of Chief Fellow and subsequently completed a fellowship in clinical echocardiography at the University of Florida s Shands Jacksonville Cardiovascular Center Dr Bonilla has been affiliated with AdventHealth since 2014 and is actively involved in clinical research including the evaluation of newly developed medical devices He is fluent in English and Spanish

Care Philosophy: Pinnacle Medical Group strives to provide you and your family with the highest quality medical care in Manatee County. Our integrated, multidisciplinary team of physicians truly cares about you and your health, working together to provide a coordinated, seamless approach to your family's total health care. Whether you need preventive primary care services or the skilled treatment only a highly trained specialist can provide, we take great pride in providing comprehensive, compassionate, quality care to our community.