Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Sanger is home to some of the world’s most renowned surgeons – pioneers who not only perform the most complex procedures but who also developed the techniques and tools behind these surgeries. From leading outcomes and breakthrough research to surgical firsts and advanced treatments only found here in the region, they offer the highest quality care, giving patients a better chance of achieving the best results.
ROBERT H. HABER, MD, FACC
Specializing in interventional cardiology, Dr. Haber practices at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
After earning his medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1983, he went on to complete his residency at Duke University Hospital in 1986, and his fellowship at Albert Einstein College Hospital in 1988.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, interventional cardiology, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
JORGE R. ALEGRIA, MD, FACC, FASE
Recognized as a skilled cardiologist, Dr. Alegria sees patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Graduating with his medical degree from the University of Concepcion in 1996, he decided to further his education by serving his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where he specialized in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and adult congenital heart disease.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
JAMES CHARLES BOWER JR., MD, FACC, FASE
Well-versed in the field of cardiology, Dr. Bower Jr. is affiliated with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Brunswick, and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Gastonia in North Carolina.
In addition to being A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), he is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
A 1994 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Bower Jr. followed up his medical degree with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at the same educational venue.
WILLIAM E. DOWNEY, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Experienced in the field of interventional cardiology and vascular medicine/intervention, Dr. Downey practices at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
In regards to his educational background, he earned his medical degree from Duke University and Harvard University in 1996. This was followed by an internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as well as a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he specialized in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology.
The doctor is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
MICHAEL D. ELLIOTT, MD, FACC, FSCMR
A reputable cardiologist, Dr. Elliott is in practice with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Graduating at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, he followed up his medical degree with a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (FSCMR), Dr. Elliot is board-certified through the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
THEODORE A. FRANK, MD, FACC
With a focus on advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, Dr. Frank practices at Atrium Health Heart Failure Clinic – Charlotte in North Carolina.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), he earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992. This was followed by a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in general cardiology and cardiac transplantation at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Following his education, Dr. Frank became board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
WILLIAM M. HERNDON JR., MD, FACC, FASE
Dr. Herndon is a renowned cardiologist who works at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Gastonia in North Carolina.
Completing his medical degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1981, he furthered his education by serving his residency at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
In addition to being A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
JOHN W. HOLSHOUSER, MD, FACC
Highly skilled in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Holshouser sees patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), he is board-certified in internal medicine, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Earning his medical degree from the University of North Carolina in 1996, Dr. Holshouser went on to serve his residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. This was followed by a fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, where he specialized in cardiology and electrophysiology.
NOREEN KELLY, MD, FASE
A specialist in cardiology, Dr. Kelly works at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Regarding her educational background, she has a medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and her fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography, Dr. Kelly is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
TROY LEO, MD, FACC
An experienced cardiologist, Dr. Leo works with patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
A graduate at the University of Chicago, he completed his internship and residency at Stanford University, where he was Chief Resident. Finally, he earned the status of Chief Cardiology Fellow at Vanderbilt University.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Leo is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
JOSEPH D. MISHKIN, MD, FACC
Specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, Dr. Mishkin is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He is in practice with Atrium Health Heart Failure Clinic – Charlotte in North Carolina.
After earning his medical degree from Indiana University, Dr. Mishkin relocated to South Florida to further his education. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology at the University of South Florida.
Before long, he earned board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
BRIAN D. POWELL, MD, FACC, FHRS
A respectable cardiologist, Dr. Powell works with patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS).
A Southern Illinois University graduate, Dr. Powell made a name for himself at Mayo Clinic, where he completed his residency and fellowship training in electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease.
Following his training, he became board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
CHERYL A. RUSSO, MD, FACC
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Russo practices at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Gastonia in North Carolina.
Earning her medical degree from the State University of New York at Syracuse in 1998, she continued her education at Duke University Medical Center, where she completed her residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in cardiology.
As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
SHERRY J. SAXONHOUSE, MD, FACC, FHRS
A cardiologist at the top of her field, Dr. Saxonhouse is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS). She is in practice with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Earning her medical degree at University of Florida in 1999, she followed up by completing her residency in internal medicine and her fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the same educational venue.
With a commitment to excellence, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
MARKUS D. SCHERER, MD, FACC, FSCCT
Respected in the field of cardiology, Dr. Scherer works at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
A University of Wisconsin graduate, he continued his education at the University of North Carolina, completing his residency. This was followed by a fellowship at Rush University, where he specialized in cardiology.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (FSCCT), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, MD, FACC
Specializing in interventional cardiology, Dr. Schwartz is in practice with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Regarding his educational background, he completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, followed by a residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
ROHIT MEHTA, MD, FACC, FHRS
Excelling in the field of cardiology, Dr. Mehta sees patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Rock Hill in North Carolina.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In 1999, he graduated with his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock. Wanting to further his education, he relocated to Ohio to complete his residency and fellowship at Ohio State University Medical Center, specializing in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology.
SATISH MISRA, MD,
A top cardiologist specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Misra works at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Highly educated at Johns Hopkins University, he completed his medical degree, residency, and fellowship training at the said institution.
BRYAN HADLEY WILSON, MD, FACC
An expert in interventional cardiology, Dr. Wilson works with patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Earning his medical degree from Duke University in 1980, he pursued further education at Vanderbilt University, from where he completed both his residency and fellowship in cardiology.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
SANJEEV KUMASI GULATI, MD, FACC
With a unique focus on advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, Dr. Gulati is in practice with Atrium Health Heart Failure Clinic – Charlotte in North Carolina.
A 1994 graduate of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, he relocated to Maryland to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship training in cardiology and advanced heart failure / transplantation at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
MICHAEL J. RINALDI, MD, FACC, FSCAI
A skilled cardiologist with specialties in interventional cardiology and vascular medicine/intervention, Dr. Rinaldi sees patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Graduating from Cornell University in 1994, he continued his education by completing his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center that same year. He then went on to complete his fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard, followed by fellowships in vascular medicine and peripheral vascular intervention at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
The doctor is board-certified in internal medicine, interventional cardiology, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
GEOFFREY A. ROSE, MD, FACC, FASE
As President of Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Rose has been a champion of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. He has published extensively about the intersection of quality improvement and his specialty of echocardiography, as well as about the evolution of healthcare reform.
Recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), he completed both his medical degree and residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Aided by his expertise, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
GLEN J. KOWALCHUK, MD, FACC
A renowned cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Kowalchuk works with patients at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute – Charlotte in North Carolina.
Graduating with his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, he relocated to Maryland to complete his residency and fellowship at New England Deaconess Hospital, specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, respectively.
Passionate about his field, the doctor is triple board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Learn more about Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute:
Through their website, https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/specialty-care/heart-care/meet-the-team
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