MATTERS OF THE HEART Citrus Cardiology offers a very comprehensive set of diagnostic and monitoring testing to handle all your cardiac needs. The practice also offers numerous in-office procedures so patients can enjoy a seamless continuum of care under one roof. Most importantly, these services are offered in a warm, comfortable environment and administered by a team of healthcare professionals who genuinely care about each patient. That explains why the majority of the practice’s business comes from repeat patients or referrals. Citrus Cardiology recently welcomed two physicians whose skills and experience complement the practice’s proud reputation of delivering outstanding cardiovascular care. Without question, they take the health and well-being of patients to heart! Dr. Nishant Nerella joined Citrus Cardiology’s Crystal River location and will undoubtedly take Citrus Cardiology’s
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760 SE 5th Terrace, Crystal River, FL 34429 352.795.4165
comprehensive care to another level. A non-invasive cardiologist, he enjoys having the opportunity to treat the whole patient by offering preventive measures, as well as treatment for patients with heart problems. His specialties are echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular ultrasound. “I tailor treatment to each individual patient to the best of my ability,” he says. “My best days are when I go home at midnight dead-tired knowing I saved several lives. That is what makes me happy.” Dr. Nerella completed his fellowship in cardiovascular diseases and residency in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. He also served as a clinical instructor and hospitalist at Brown University Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Hari Kannam is an interventional cardiologist who joined the practice’s Inverness office. He possesses numerous skills in the field of cardiology, including nuclear cardiography,
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308 W. Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452 352.726.8353
2-D Doppler echocardiography, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, clinical cardiography, stress testing, and Holter monitoring. He also uses a radial approach to diagnose and treat patients with coronary artery disease by threading a catheter in the patient’s arm through the radial artery. He says this is beneficial because patients experience lower rates of complications, shorter recovery times, and increased comfort. “I love my job because I can instantly help patients feel better,” he says. “For instance, if a patient has trouble walking because he or she has blockage, I can put a stent in, and they immediately are walking much better.” Dr. Kannam is board-certified in nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, and interventional cardiology. He completed his fellowship in interventional cardiology at Detroit Medical Center and also served as chief instructor of medicine at New York Medical College.
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801 E. Dixie Avenue, Suite 107, Leesburg, FL 34748 352.315.0627
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