Cardiology

Cardiovascular Group has added Alexis Okoh, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Okoh is a non-invasive cardiologist and has contributed to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious medical journals, according to an Oct. 8 news release from CVG.  His research…

Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System plans to open a Pulse Heart Institute cardiology center in Yelm, Wash., by the end of 2025. The new clinic will be located near the system’s existing Indigo Urgent Care, according to an Oct. 7…

St. Helena (Calif.) Hospital has opened a 12-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit, expanding patient care and recovery capacity.  The unit includes private rooms and advanced telemetry monitoring for patients, and is designed to improve care coordination, enhance safety and reduce…

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is the best pediatric hospital for cardiology and heart surgery, according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2025-26. The publication evaluated data from 118 children’s hospitals across 11…

Jorawar Brar, DO, has joined Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology in Lafayette, Ind. and is now accepting new patients.  Dr. Brar most recently completed a cardiology fellowship at Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, during which he was chief fellow, according to his…

Cardiology is gaining significant momentum as an outpatient specialty as ASCs as more cardiovascular procedures become approved for the outpatient setting by CMS and advancements in clinical technology open up access to outpatient procedures.  Outpatient catheterization labs  Standalone and Medicare-certified…

Carrollton, Ga.-based Tanner Health has introduced transcatheter aortic valve replacement at Tanner Heart Care, giving patients in west Georgia and east Alabama a less invasive option for treating severe aortic stenosis. TAVR replaces the heart’s narrowed aortic valve without open-heart…

Episcopal Health Services in New York City has named Dheeraj Khurana, MD, chief of cardiology. In his new role, Dr. Khurana will oversee clinical operations, education and strategic initiatives for the cardiology department. His responsibilities include guiding patient care, maintaining…

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minn., has added John Wight, MD, to its medical staff.  Dr. Wight is a cardiologist and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, according to a Sept. 30 news release from…

Here are 15 cardiologists who joined new health systems, hospitals and practices in September, as reported by Becker’s: