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Sridhar Banuru, MD, FACC
 Medical Director, Lipid Clinic
In practice since 2005
Medical School:
Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
Residency:
Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York
Cardiovascular Fellowship:
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NewYork
Certifications:
Board Certified Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified in Echocardiography
Board Eligible with Training in Cardiac CT
Board Certified Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certified Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Main Office:
The Henderson Heart & Wellness Center
1138 N. Elm Street | Henderson, KY, 42420
(270) 827-8811 | (800) 349-4278
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Jerry Becker, MD, FACC
HEARTCARE PHYSICIAN
In practice since 2005
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency:
Lahey Clinic, Boston, MA
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Certifications:
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians
American College of Physicians
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Internal Medicine
American Medical Association
Main Office:
The Henderson Heart & Wellness Center
1138 N. Elm Street | Henderson, KY, 42420
(270) 827-8811 | (800) 349-4278
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Ashwani K. Bedi, MD
 In practice since 2004
Medical School:
Punjabi University, Patiala, India
Residency:
New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Affiliated with Cornell University
Fellowship:
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Certifications:
Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Main Office:
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Dominic C. Cefali, MD, PhD
 In practice since 1999
Medical School:
Indiana University Medical School, Indianapolis, IN
Residency:
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship:
Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Professional Memberships:
American College of Surgeons
American Heart Association
Christian Medical and Dental Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Christine R. Gest, MD, FACC
 In practice since 1993
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency:
St. Vincent Hospital & H.C.C., Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship:
Allegheny University of Health Science/Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Electrophysiology: St. Vincent in Indianapolis under the direction of Dr. Eric Prystowsky
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Professional Memllege of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American Medical Women's Association
North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology
American Heart Association
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Umesh C. Jairath, MD
 In practice since 2001
Medical School:
Guru Nanak Dev University Medical College, Amritsar, India
Residency:
Saint Vincent University Hospital Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
Fellowship:
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass.
Certifications:
Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology
Board Certified, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Diseases
Board Certified, Certification of Board Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships:
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Massachusetts Medical Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Marlon D. Jordan, MD, FACC
 In practice since 1985
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship:
Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Indiana Medical Society
Vanderburgh County Medical Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Chandrashekar Kumbar, MD, FACCO
 In practice since 2003
Medical School:
Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India
Michael Reese Hospital/Univ. of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Fellowship:
Michael Reese Hospital/Univ. of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Aurora Sinai medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
(electro physiology)
Certifications:
ABIM Board Certified, Internal Medicine
ABIM Board Certified, Cardiovascular Diseases
ABIM Board Certified, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
CBNC Board Certified, Nuclear Cardiology
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Edward N. Moore, MD, FACC
 In practice since 1989
Medical School:
University of Kentucky Medical School, Lexington, KY
Residency:
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship:
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Certifications:
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Cardiology
Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Shahid Idris Mufti, M.D., F.A.C.C
 In practice since 1981
Medical School:
M.B., B.S. Khyber Medical College-University of Peshawar - Peshawar, Pakistan
Residency/Fellowship:
Resident in Medicine/Surgery - Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar Pakistan
Rotating Internship - Roger Williams General Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Internship - Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, MA
Residency in Medicine - Worcester City Hospital, Worcester, MA
Fellowship in Cardiology - St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center of Boston MA
Pediatric Cardiology Rotation - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Certifications:
Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP)
Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (FACCP)
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Fellow, Council of Geriatric Cardiology (FAGC)
Fellow, American College of Angiology (FACA)
Fellow, Council on Clinical Cardiology, American Heart Association
Fellow, The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
Life Member, Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA)
Member, International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease (ISACCD)
Founding Member, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Member, Vanderburgh County Medical Society.
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Richard A. Murrell, MD, FACS
 In practice since 1978
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency:
Indiana University Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN
Certifications:
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Heart Association
Cardiovascular Surgery Council of American Heart Association
Indiana State Medical Association
Vanderburgh County Medical Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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J. Michael Neahring, MD, FACC
 In practice since 1994
Medical School:
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Residency:
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Fellowship:
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Certifications:
Board Certified, Internal Medicine,
Board Certified, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified, Echocardiography
Licensed, Nuclear Medicine
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
Indiana State Medical Association
Vanderburgh County Medical Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Frank X. Pamelia, FACC
 In practice since 1982
Medical School:
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons,
New York City, NY
Residency:
University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville VA
Fellowship:
University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, VA
Certifications:
Board Certified - Internal Medicine
Board Certified - Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified - Interventional Cardiology
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Nathan J. Reed, MD
 In practice since 2009
Certifications/Licensure:
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
Education:
University of Michigan Medical School
Internship:
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Internal Medicine
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Internal Medicine
Residency:
University of Louisville, Cardiovascular Disease;
University of Louisville, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Patient/Physician Philosophy:
I enjoy management of abnormal heart rhythms through the use of specialized medicines, implantable devices such as pacemaker and defibrillators, and by catheter based ablation techniques. My style of patient interaction emphasizes discussion of all available treatment options. I believe strongly in patient driven, informed decision making.
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Mohit K. Sheth, MD, FACC
 Invasive & Interventional Cardiologist
Director of Cath Lab Services at Methodist Hospital
Henderson, KY
In practice since 1976
Medical School:
M.S. University, Baroda, India
Residency:
Sinai Hospital, Detroit, MI
Masonic Hospital, Chicago, IL
Fellowship:
Sinai Hospital, Detroit, MI
Certifications:
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Fellow of American Heart Association
Kentucky Medical Association
Indiana Medical Association
Office Location:
The Henderson Heart & Wellness Center
1138 N. Elm Street | Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-8811 | (800) 349-4278
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R. Scott Starrett, MD, FACC
 In practice since 1988
Medical School:
Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, IL
Fellowship:
Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Main Office:
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Satyam Tatineni MD, FACC/FACP
 In practice since 1991
Medical School:
Guntur Medical College, Guntur, India
Residency:
Chicago Medical School, N. Chicago, IL
Fellowship:
St. Louis University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Fellow of American College of Physicians
Indiana State Medical Association
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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H. Simon Tran, MD, RVT
 In practice since 2004
Medical School:
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Residency:
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
Fellowships:
Penn State University/College of Medicine
Certifications:
Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Vascular Surgery Board
Registered Vascular Technologist
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Steven R. Turner, MD, FACC/FSCAI
 In practice since 1989
Medical School:
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Residency:
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Fellowship:
Peripheral Vascular Fellowship - Galichia
Cardiovascular Clinic, Wichita, KS
Cardiology Fellowship - University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Certifications:
Board-certified by the American
Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Lee S. Wagmeister, MD
 In practice since 2000
Medical School:
University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
Residency:
University of Rochester Department of Surgery
Fellowship:
Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Richard A. Wepsic, M.D., F.A.C.C.
 In practice since 1981
Medical School:
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency/Fellowship:
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Certifications:
Board-certified by Amer. Board of Internal
Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Prasanna L. Yelamanchili, M. D.
In practice since 2010
Medical School:
Rangaraya Medical College, AP University of Health Sciences, AP, India
Siddhartha Medical College, AP University of Health Sciences, AP, India
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Certifications:
Board-certified by American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Venkata S. Yalamanchili, M. D.
In practice since 2003
Medical School:
Gandhi Medical College, AP University of Health Sciences, AP, India
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Fellowship training in Cardiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Certifications:
Board-certified by American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional Cardiology
Main Office:
The Heart Group, PC
4007 Gateway Blvd. Suite 100/ Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Jauhna Deutsch, PA-C
 Education:
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Post Graduate:
Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Certifications/Memberships:
National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Indiana Association Physician Assistant
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 464-9133 | (800) 432-7868
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Rachael Drake, ACNP
 Medical School:
University of Southern Indiana
Post Graduate:
University of Southern Indiana
Fellowship:
Presbyterian Hospital of the Pacific Medical Center,
San Francisco, CA
Certifications and Memberships:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certified
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street, Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Eric Glines, RN, ACNP
 Medical School:
University of Southern Indiana, Associate Degree in Nursing
University of Southern Indiana, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Post Graduate:
University of Southern Indiana, Masters Degree Acute
Care Nurse Practioner 2007
Certifications and Memberships:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
Hemi-Sync
Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support Instructor
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC
AACN
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street, Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Kimberly Heathcotte, APRN-BC
 Medical School:
University of Southern Indiana
Western Kentucky University
Post Graduate:
University of Southern Indiana
Certifications and Memberships:
Acute Care Nurse Practioner
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Main Office:
The Heart Group
4007 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100 | Newburgh, IN 47630
Phone: (812) 842-0907 | (866) 202-3141
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Kathy Marquis, PA-C
 Education:
Eastern Iowa Community College
University of Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
Post Graduate:
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia- Physician Assistant Program
Certifications & Membership:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Associates
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Rebecca Mauck, PA-C
 Education:
University of North Alabama, BS Physical Education/Exercise Science
Post Graduate:
Ball State University, MS Exercise Physiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham, MS PA
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Scott Mitchell, PA-C
 In practice since 1985
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Alderson-Broaddus College, Phillipi, WV
Masters of Science Physician Assistant Studies, Finch
University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School,
Chicago IL
Post Graduate:
St. Vincent's Medical Center of Richmond, Staten Island, NY
Certifications/Memberships:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Special certification in Surgery
American Academy of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Surgeon Assistants
Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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Jacki Wildeman, RN, ACNB-BC
 Education:
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing,
University of Southern Indiana
Diploma Degree in Nursing, Deaconess School of Nursing
Post Graduate:
Masters of Science in Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Certifications/Memberships:
Member, National Honorary Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau
Main Office:
The Heart Group
415 W. Columbia Street | Evansville, IN 47710
812-464-9133 | 1-800-432-7868
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