Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Ravindra Kolaventy, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at Florida Hearts, which has three locations in Chiefland, The Villages, and Ocala, Florida. Dr. Kolaventy has over 30 years of experience practicing medicine and is dedicated to sharing his refined expertise with individuals living in and around Marion County.
Dr. Kolaventy earned his bachelor's degree in medicine from Jawaharlal Institute in Pondicherry, India. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at Kakatiya Medical College, located in Warangal, India. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency and his cardiology fellowship at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.
At Florida Hearts, Dr. Kolaventy takes great pride in providing exceptional care to every patient. He is a deft communicator, who speaks English, Spanish, and Telugu, and takes great pride in educating his patients so they can manage their cardiovascular health more effectively.
Dr. Kolaventy is currently affiliated with West Marion Community Hospital and Ocala Regional Medical Center.
As a dedicated board-certified cardiologist, Ram Vasudevan, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP, FABHP, FASC, CCDS, has a mission of ensuring every patient is met with personalized attention, respect, and compassion. Dr. Vasudevan has been with Marion Physician Associates, P.A. in Downtown Ocala and Ocala West, Florida, since its inception over two decades ago.
Born and raised in India, Dr. Vasudevan attended college in Mumbai. He stayed close to home and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in Mumbai. After graduation, Dr. Vasudevan relocated to the United States for his patient care training.
Dr. Vasudevan completed his residency training at LaGuardia Hospital (now Long Island Jewish Forest Hills) in Queens, New York, as well as the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He also obtained specialized pacemaker and device training under the renowned Charlie Byrd, MD, while at Mount Sinai. Dr. Vasudevan’s training even included a full year as a general surgical resident at Lincoln Medical Center (now NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln) in the Bronx, New York.
To ensure he’s up to date with advancements in research and treatments, Dr. Vasudevan maintains his board certifications in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease with the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Vasudevan has specialized certifications in electrocardiography, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, Venefit™ Targeted Endovenous Therapy, and cardiac device implantations. Dr. Vasudevan takes pride in providing patient-centric care and educating his patients. He has special interests in device implantation, including biventricular lead insertions.
With his love of languages, Dr. Vasudevan can fluently speak English, Hindi, and Tamil, as well as some conversational Spanish. He’s able to help patients from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds who may struggle with language barriers.
In his free time, Dr. Vasudevan enjoys flying (he has an instrument and commercial rating), singing karaoke, using computers, reading, and keeping abreast of technology.
Dr. Himanshu Chandarana, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in St Petersburg, FL. Dr. Chandarana completed a residency at New Brunswick Affil Hosps. He currently practices at Himanshu Chandarana, MD and is affiliated with Northside Hospital. He accepts multiple insurance plans. Dr. Chandarana is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Micaella Kantor, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Florida Digestive Specialists, and is also board certified in internal medicine. She treats a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders, such as GERD, gastritis, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and colon cancer prevention. She performs screening and diagnostic colonoscopies and endoscopies. She is known for her compassion and patient-centered care and believes patient education regarding their condition is very important. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to create a comfortable environment to discuss concerns and develop individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Kantor received her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami in psychology and biology prior to receiving her medical degree at UCIMED in Costa Rica. She completed her internal medicine residency at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, FL, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at Palm Spring Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Kantor was the chief resident in both programs. During her training, she was involved in research and published numerous articles on the topics of GI and has presented nationally.
Gershwin Blyden, MD, PhD, FCP, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist and medical director of The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, with locations in Homestead, Orlando, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Belle Glade, Tallahassee, and Hollywood, Florida. With more than 40 years of diverse experience, Dr. Blyden is an esteemed physician in his field.
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in plant science from the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1967, Dr. Blyden earned a PhD in pharmacology from prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1976. Just three years later, he also earned his medical doctorate cum laude from Yale University.
In 1985, Dr. Blyden completed an internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. That same year, he also finished his hematology/oncology and clinical pharmacology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
After graduating and completing his training, Dr. Blyden worked as an adjunct professor for the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, an associate clinical professor of hematology and oncology at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and as an associate professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Clinical Pharmacology Research Unit at Florida A&M University’s Miami location.
Today, Dr. Blyden is a leader in the field of sickle cell treatment, case management, and research. He provides comprehensive care for chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on sickle cell anemia.
Dr. Blyden offers a variety of infusion services, school individualized education program (IEP) support, transcranial Doppler ultrasounds, and more.
Ravneet Sandhu, MD, of Brandon Riverview Medical Associates in Brandon and Riverview, Florida, attended medical school in India before moving to the United States in 1991. She completed her internal medicine residency at Abington Memorial Hospital near Philadelphia and then moved to Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Ravneet Sandhu specializes in treating patients with complex medical issues such as diabetes, COPD, and weight management. As a practicing physician for more than 20 years, she has been able to diagnose many diseases that others have missed. She always approaches treatment with an open mind and listens carefully to her patients' needs.
Dr. Ravneet Sandhu believes that empathy is the key to quality medical care. She knows that it's essential for providers to fully comprehend how the treatment will impact patients' lives. At Brandon Riverview Medical Associates, her goal is to act as her patients' advocate. She makes every effort to help her patients make informed decisions about treatment.
She feels her role as a physician is to act as a facilitator, providing up-to-date information and recommendations. At each step in the treatment process, she encourages open communication and engages her the patient in an active discussion. Her goal is to empower patients to make their own decisions and feel confident about their medical care.
Dr. Ravneet Sandhu provides each patient with a personalized treatment plan that incorporates her patients' input and preferences. She has a passion for internal medicine and enjoys helping patients manage complex medical problems. She's equally passionate about educating patients in preventive measures that can improve their health and general well-being.
Dr. Sandhu has been married to her practice partner, Dr. Jagdeep Sandhu, since 1992. When not practicing medicine, she enjoys painting, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
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