CARE FROM THE HEART

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Patient education is vitally important to ensure successful outcomes. The team at Heart of the Villages takes patients’ health to heart by empowering them every step of the way.

One reason Dr. Georg Couturier enjoys working in The Villages is because patients enjoy living healthy and active lifestyles. That’s a big advantage for a doctor who emphasizes the human side of medicine.

“Residents of The Villages are extremely educated and committed to their health,” said Dr. Couturier, who opened his practice, Heart of The Villages, in August 2010. “When people take ownership in their health, it helps me bring their level of care to a higher level and harness their potential to make strides in both the longevity and quality of their lives.” were selected after peer nomination, extensive research, and screening by a doctor-directed research team.

“It’s always an honor to be validated by your colleagues,” he said. “When you are respected by both your colleagues and patients, it shows you are doing something right.”

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Dr. Inamdar is an electrophysiologist, or “electrician of the heart,” who specializes in treating abnormal heart rhythms.

As a cardiologist, Dr. Couturier treats diseases related to the cardiovascular system, including, but not limited to, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, and venous disease. For him, it is of utmost importance to spend quality time with patients by answering all their questions and addressing all their concerns.

“One of the most important aspects of being a good physician is having the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients,” he said. “When you do that, you can form an individualized treatment plan that best suits each specific patient. Having a working relationship with patients that is built on trust is a big part of our success as a practice.”

His approach to patient care explains why Dr. Coutruier was recognized in the Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor listings as one of the area’s Top 90 doctors. Nominees

Dr. Couturier , who completed two cardiology fellowships, is boardcertified in the following areas: internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, computed tomography, pacemaker implantation, and vascular imaging.

He is joined at his practice by Drs. Mark Rothschild and Vatsal Inamdar. Dr. Rothschild completed his cardiology fellowship at St.

“Electrophysiology has always been very intriguing to me,” he says. “I love being in this fi eld because I feel it is the most challenging and complex fi eld in cardiology. Another reason I love it is because I can offer a cure for disease rather than simply prescribing medication to a patient for the rest of his or her life just to mask symptoms.”

They share Dr. Couturier’s philosophy in providing patients with a superior medical experience.

“We’re a small, hands-on cardiovascular practice that is committed to doing what is right for patients,” he says. “All three of us are down-toearth cardiologists who enjoy participating in the care of our patients rather than simply telling them what to do.” FOR

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