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When patients come to see me at the Heart Rhythm Center, I take the time to get to know them. My goal is to learn how heart rhythm disorders impact their everyday lives and how frequently they experience symptoms. This is all valuable information for the first step of the treatment journey: providing an accurate diagnosis.

The diagnosis is crucial. We use advanced technology, such as electroanatomic mapping, to create a three-dimensional image of the heart. We then use this to pinpoint the source of a person’s abnormal rhythm and develop an individualized treatment plan.

For people with atrial fibrillation, care might include catheter ablation to stop abnormal signals in the heart and restore a person’s normal heart rhythm. I also use multiple types of left atrial appendage occlusion devices that prevent clots from forming in the hearts of people with atrial fibrillation. This reduces the risk of both stroke and life-threatening bleeding. For people with cardiac sarcoidosis, I design treatment strategies to determine the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and then treat my patients as needed with pacemakers, defibrillators, or ablation therapies.

Having a heart procedure can be stressful, and the best way to help people feel better is to listen to them. I take the time to address each person’s questions and concerns. I enjoy connecting with my patients on a personal level—making sure they are informed and feel heard.

My work allows me to take what I’ve learned and help people in a very profound way. With the right treatment, I can change their lives. They can’t believe it, and their reactions are always heartwarming to me.