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Lebanon Cardiovascular Medicine Team
Shawn M. Ahmad, MD, MBA
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiology is among the most dynamic and exciting fields in medicine, and it's a privilege to work with patients to improve their cardiovascular health. My goal is to provide the most curr…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Valvular heart disease
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography, including interventional and intraoperative TEE
- And 3 more areas of focus
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Bina Ahmed, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
My approach to care is patient centered: treat each patient as an individual and understand their needs and expectations as a person. As a provider, I am part of the patients' decision mak…
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Areas of Focus
- Interventional cardiology
- Coronary artery disease
- Coronary physiology
- Structural heart disease: atrial septal defects and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
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Bruce W. Andrus, MD, MS
Cardiovascular Medicine
I care for patients with a broad range of cardiovascular problems and concerns, different life experiences, and varying priorities. I recognize every one of them appreciates being heard an…
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Areas of Focus
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cholesterol disorders and prevention of heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Valvular heart disease
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Arielle E. Coburn, MSN, APRN
Cardiovascular Medicine
I am a strong advocate for working together with patients and their families to accomplish the desired goal. I apply my skill, experience, and judgment to provide the best care my patients…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Coronary artery disease
- Preventive cardiology
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Salvatore Philip Costa, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I help patients get back to active and meaningful lives without the worry of cardiac issues. I enjoy getting to know each patient and discussing what approach makes the most sense for them…
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Areas of Focus
- Valvular heart disease
- Cardiac disease in patients with chronic kidney disease
- Echocardiography
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Megan Coylewright, MD, MPH
Cardiovascular Medicine
I am part of a team that works hard to make sure Dartmouth-Hitchcock is up to date on new, state-of-the-art care. We provide alternatives to surgery for the treatment of heart disease. We …
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Areas of Focus
- Interventional cardiology
- Complex invasive hemodynamics
- Valvular heart disease
- Transcatheter therapies for structural heart disease
- And 2 more areas of focus
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Nathan L. Crain, MPAS, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care to patients. I see patients in the clinic and assist in complex cardiovascular procedures. I also provide continui…
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Areas of Focus
- Interventional cardiology and invasive hemodynamics
- Preventative cardiovascular medicine
- Coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease
- Valvular heart disease and nonsurgical therapies
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Mark A. Creager, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I strive to provide each patient with safe, effective and high quality care. I believe that all patients have the right to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity. The patient-phys…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Preventive cardiology
- Vascular medicine
- Peripheral vascular disease
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Susan P. D'Anna, MSN, APRN
Cardiovascular Medicine
Strong, long-term relationships with patients and families are critical to providing care that is personal, goal directed and evidence based.
Areas of Focus
- Advanced heart failure
- Pulmonary hypertension
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T. Lindsay D'Anna, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Coronary risk factor management
- Interventional cardiology and outcomes
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Gregory A. Dadekian, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
My passion is caring for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions by using the most current evidence-based therapies available. Through open communication and developing str…
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Areas of Focus
- Coronary artery disease
- Nuclear cardiology
- Preventive cardiology
- Stress testing
- And 2 more areas of focus
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James T. DeVries, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Access is the first step in providing good patient care. I recognize the challenges that busy referring providers and patients can face when navigating the complexities of modern health ca…
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Areas of Focus
- Interventional cardiology
- Aortic stenosis and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Acute stroke intervention
- High-risk percutaneous coronary intervention
- And 4 more areas of focus
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Margaret A. Emmons, MSN
Cardiovascular Medicine
As a nurse practitioner in the cardiology clinic at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, I enjoy partnering with patients to provide kind, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Together with the patient…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardio-oncology
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Scott E. Friedman, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Echocardiography
- Anticoagulation
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Lauren G. Gilstrap, MD, MPH
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to provide personalized cardiology care. As an advanced heart disease and cardiac transplant physician, I often work patients who require advanced therapies, including specializ…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiomyopathy/heart failure
- Ventricular assist devices (heart pumps)
- Cardiac transplantation
- Quality of care
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Evan K. Grove, MD, MHS
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to treat patients who are living with, or at risk for, cardiac arrhythmias. I offer advanced techniques and non-invasive strategies. I work with each patient to create a treatme…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Catheter ablation
- Pacemaker and defibrillators, including cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Cardiac lead management
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Madison A. Hawkins, MS, MPAS, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
As a healthcare provider, my first priority is the patient's well-being. This means addressing more than conditions that need treatment. Caring for a patient means considering the patient'…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiology
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Atrial fibrillation
- Pacemaker and defibrillators
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Armin Helisch, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I strive to be a partner for my patients to understand their symptoms and to provide the best treatment. I treat the patient as a whole since atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is syst…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Coronary artery disease and prevention
- Echocardiography
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Stanislav Henkin, MD, MPH
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to provide state-of-the-art, individualized care that is rooted in respect and compassion. I strive to develop a strong patient-physician relationship.
Since each patient defin…
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Areas of Focus
- Anticoagulation
- Aneurysms
- General cardiology
- Fibromuscular dysplasia
- And 4 more areas of focus
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John E. Jayne, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Heart disease is fascinating to me because of how it appears, develops, and responds to interventions. The context in which heart disease occurs should always inform decisions about how we…
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Areas of Focus
- Coronary artery disease
- Percutaneous intervention for chronic total occlusions
- Percutaneous intervention for left main disease
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Aaron V. Kaplan, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Bifurcation stenting
- Coronary interventions
- Device development
- Health care policy surrounding device development, PFO/ASD closure
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Mark H. Kiessling, MS, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
I specialize in treating heart problems that are caused by the heart's electrical system. I have always been interested in bringing order out of chaos and the electrical system is sometime…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiology
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Atrial fibrillation
- Pacemaker and defibrillators
- And 2 more areas of focus
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Alan T. Kono, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to provide you with a comprehensive approach to your heart care that incorporates state of the art therapies. I also provide holistic and compassionate care that is sensitive to…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart failure
- Valvular heart disease
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Jeffrey T. Kuvin, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I believe that being a physician is the best job in the world. It is a privilege to work with patients to improve health and well-being. I strongly believe that optimal medical care includ…
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Areas of Focus
- Preventive cardiology
- Adult congenital heart disease
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Kevin F. Kwaku, MD, PhD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I am passionate about delivering highly individualized, technologically advanced electrophysiology therapies tailored to each patient living with a heart rhythm disorder. My goal is to inf…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Catheter ablation
- Pacemakers and defibrillators
- Cardiac lead extraction
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Kelly H. Laflamme, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
My approach as part of the cardiovascular team is to provide comprehensive care. I take care of patients based on their individual needs and expectations.
Areas of Focus
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart failure
- Hypercholesterolemia
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David J. Malenka, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
My goal is to become a member of your health care team and work with you to make and keep you healthy. I work with you to provide care that is safe and effective while minimizing cost. I a…
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Areas of Focus
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Computed tomography (CT) angiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Mary P. McGowan, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the United States. Elevated cholesterol, whether due to genetics, lifestyle or a combination of the two, is an important ri…
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Areas of Focus
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- New and emerging therapies for hyperlipidemia
- Treatment of statin intolerant patients
- Lifestyle modification: diet and exercise
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Bridget T. Meador, MSN, APRN
Cardiovascular Medicine
As a nurse practitioner, I aim to work collaboratively with my patients to help them manage their chronic illnesses and bothersome symptoms so that they can live healthy, satisfying lives.…
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Merle L. Myerson, MD, EdD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I have been living and working in a rural area for many years. I appreciate the unique aspects of our population. I know that many patients have to travel far and in all kinds of weather t…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Cardiovascular disease prevention
- Diagnosis and management of dyslipidemia
- Sports cardiology, pre-exercise heart screening
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Nathaniel W. Niles, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Cardiac catheterization
- Interventional cardiology
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Peripheral vascular intervention
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Daniel J. O'Rourke, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
As a young physician, it was instilled in me that medicine is practiced at the bedside. Despite the technological advances over the past several decades, my philosophy toward medicine rema…
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Non-invasive cardiovascular imaging
- Medical education
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David C. Peritz, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I see clinic visits as an opportunity to better understand my patient's concerns and to work with them to develop a unique care plan that meets their particular goals and needs.
Although …
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Areas of Focus
- Sports cardiology
- Athlete's heart
- Cardiac ultrasound
- Stress testing
- And 2 more areas of focus
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Emil M. Pollak, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I focus on three things with all my patients - to make them feel better, function better, and live longer. The care and lifestyle changes necessary to achieve those goals will be different…
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Areas of Focus
- Pacemakers
- Cardiac catheterization
- Clinical cardiology
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John F. Robb, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
My focus is using data to improve the patient experience at DHMC. I use clinical databases and registries to understand processes and outcomes to improve the services we offer. After 30+ y…
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Areas of Focus
- Interventional Cardiology
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Registries and Databases
- Electronic Medical Records
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Rajbir S. Sangha, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
The relationship between physician and patient is collaborative. I provide guidance so that we may develop a treatment plan that aligns with your values and goals. I outline the options th…
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Areas of Focus
- Atrial fibrillation
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Cardiac resynchronization
- And 3 more areas of focus
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Paul R. Steiner, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Atrial arrhythmias
- Cardiac electrophysiology
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Janette L. Stender, MSN, APRN
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart disease in women
- Heart failure
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Daniel R. Storms, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Caring for cardiac patients is a wonderful and fascinating endeavor. Understanding the science and physics behind how the heart works, combined with the knowledge of how to use these princ…
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Emily Swann, MSN, APRN
Cardiovascular Medicine
I am passionate about providing care tailored to each patient's specific health needs. I work with patients to optimize their cardiovascular health and quality of life. The World Health Or…
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Jason W. Trenkle, MPAS, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
I have observed the devastating impact of cardiovascular disease on patients and their families. I am passionate about making a difference in your healthcare experience. We'll discuss life…
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Areas of Focus
- Cardiology
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias
- Pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders
- And 2 more areas of focus
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Alyce Vendetti, MPAS, PA-C
Cardiovascular Medicine
I treat patients with obstructive coronary disease, structural abnormalities of the heart, and heart failure. My job is to support a patient's physician and take part in the management of …
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Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Preventive cardiology
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Jon W. Wahrenberger, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
High-quality care requires the right balance between modern science and technology, with an old fashioned attitude that allows for trust, communication and education. Although electronic d…
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Areas of Focus
- Consultative cardiology
- Coronary artery disease
- High altitude medicine
- Perioperative cardiac management
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Terrence D. Welch, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
Areas of Focus
- General cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Structural heart disease
- Heart failure
- And 1 more areas of focus
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Michael N. Young, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine
I offer minimally-invasive therapies to enhance the quality of life for patients who suffer from heart disease conditions. My mission is to deliver the most comprehensive cardiac and vascu…
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Areas of Focus
- Structural heart disease
- Aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve interventions
- PFO/ASD closure
- Peripheral vascular interventions
- And 2 more areas of focus
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Emily P. Zeitler, MD, MHS
Cardiovascular Medicine
I seek to improve quality of life for my patients through management of complex cardiac arrhythmias with medications, implantable devices and/or ablation. My most important job is to liste…
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Areas of Focus
- Atrial fibrillation
- Implantable devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy)
- Cardiac device lead management including lead extraction