Heart Specialists of Sarasota

09/29/2022

Update on Hurricane Ian. Due to the aftermath of the storm our office will be closed tomorrow Friday 9/30. We will be back in the office Monday Oct 3rd.

09/27/2022

Good Morning - due to Hurricane Ian making its approach soon, our office will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 9/28 and Thursday 9/29 with plans to reopen on Friday 9/30. Stay safe everyone!

09/13/2022

Heart Specialists of Sarasota would like to welcome Dr. Evan Caruso, who will be joining us as of Sept. 1st!

Dr. Evan Caruso obtained his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2015-2018 accompanied by a focus in Medical Education. He went on to complete his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Cooper University Hospital in 2021 and his advanced sub-specialty fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Brown University in 2022.

Dr. Caruso is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is board eligible in Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Caruso specializes in all aspects of cardiology with a particular interest in coronary and structural interventions, cardiogenic shock, and advanced mechanical circulatory support.

In his spare time Dr. Caruso enjoys golfing, exercising with his Labrador retriever, and traveling with friends and family, most recently to Bora Bora for his honeymoon. He is an avid hockey and football fan. He lives in Sarasota with his wife, Karley, and their two dogs.

09/13/2022

NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO BLOOD THINNERS?
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RSVP for an Educational Seminar to learn more about WATCHMAN.
Seminar will be held on Oct 3rd, 2022 at 5:30PM

10/29/2021

Happy Halloween from your friendly Cardiology office 🎃 Please help us in choosing the best decorated pumpkin by commenting your choice below 😊

10/20/2021

Heart Specialists of Sarasota is welcoming a new Interventionist to their cardiology practice. Dr. Daniel Molloy is currently accepting new patients at 1950 Arlington Street, Suite 400 in Sarasota and performing procedures at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Daniel Molloy obtained his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He continued at Emory University in Atlanta, GA for his residency in Internal Medicine, fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and advanced subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Molloy is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Adult Echocardiography and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Molloy specializes in all aspects of cardiology with a particular interest in coronary and peripheral interventions, general cardiology, echocardiography and heart failure.

In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, playing tennis, golfing, and all things Gator Sports. He lives locally with his wife and two sons.

01/13/2021

Check out our very own Dr. Betensky and what it means to be an Electrophysiologist 🩺

Whether you're struggling with fast, slow or irregular heart beats, Sarasota Memorial's experienced cardiac electrophysiologists deliver the latest treatment...

10/29/2020

A friendly staff Halloween competition at HSS! Which one would you vote for??

07/31/2020

Heart Specialists of Sarasota is welcoming a new Interventionist to their cardiology practice. Garrett H. Brown is currently accepting new patients at 1950 Arlington Street, Suite 400 in Sarasota and performing procedures at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Garrett Brown obtained his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and continued his internal medicine training at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL from 2013-2016 and his cardiovascular disease training at University of Florida from 2016-2019. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Brown has been a member of the American College of Cardiology since 2016.

Most recently, Dr. Brown was practicing at Tampa General Hospital, where he completed his fellowship in Interventional Cardiology. Upon completion, he will be board eligible for Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Brown enjoys traveling the world. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, seen the Serengeti’s great migration in Tanzania, swam with Great White sharks in South Africa, trekked alongside Orangutans in Borneo, and hiked with the Komodo dragons of Indonesia. He loves photography and has a hobby of drone/travel videography. Dr. Brown enjoys working out 5 days a week and resides in Sarasota with his wife.

07/31/2020

03/10/2020

📌 In light of recent events the educational seminar on the Watchman will be postponed until further notice. We appreciate your understanding in this matter 📌

If you have atrial fibrillation not caused by heart valve problems and need an alternative to blood thinners, you'll want to learn more about the Watchman. Please join us for a free educational seminar on Thursday March 26th at 5:30 to hear more.

Please note seating is limited, so RSVP at 941-363-4789 or rsvp@heartspecialistsofsarasota.com

10/09/2019

Heart Specialists is continuously looking for ways to improve our patients’ experience. We are excited to announce that we have introduced new technology to improve our check in process!

Do you have an upcoming appointment at our office? Want to save time in the waiting room? On October 21, 2019, Heart Specialists is partnering with Phreesia to allow you to check in online using your smartphone, computer or tablet.

When you come to our office you will be given a Phreesia pad like you see in the attached picture. Using this pad or your smart phone you will complete a demographic questionnaire. This is a new electronic check in system to allow for less paperwork, secure transfer of health information and improved patient experience. The Phreesia pad is quick and easy, as it guides you through a step-by-step registration process.

With your updated cell phone number and/or email address we will be able to send you a pre-visit link via your preferred communication. The link will direct you to the pre-visit questionnaire confirming your identity with your DOB. Once you are confirmed you will be asked health related questions you would normally see on the paperwork filled out in the office. Consent forms will be provided in the questionnaire giving you the ability to sign with your finger or type your name confirming you have read and understand.

If you need any assistance, we will always have a front desk receptionist available to assist you.

Our goal is to make your next visit simpler and faster!

05/11/2019

We had so much fun participating in the Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival today! It was a day filled with family, friends, love, and laughter. Although we only got a total of 10 minutes to practice the night before (cut short due to lightening) we paddled our hearts out (pun intended😉) and had a blast! Thank you to all those who came out to support and cheer us on! Until next year❤️

07/26/2018

***Heart Specialists of Sarasota welcomes Henry G. Cheng, MD to our cardiology practice***

He is currently accepting new patients and is already affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cheng specializes in non-interventional cardiology with special emphasis on cardio-oncology and consultative cardiology including expertise in echocardiography, 3D structural echocardiography, echocardiographic strain, and nuclear cardiology.

05/18/2018

Dr. Nalluri talking about women’s heart health 👆🏼

09/09/2017

Due to hurricane Irma, office will be closed on Monday. We are planing on opening Tuesday given favorable conditions. We will continue to evaluate community conditions and update you as needed. Please stay safe, everyone 🙏🏼

08/06/2017

Congratulations to SMH cardiologist Dr. Hardy Schwartz on being named SMH's latest Physician EXCEL Award winner! 👏👏👏👏

The medical director of noninvasive cardiology, Dr. Schwartz is an advocate and mentor for staff and a role model for all physicians. With seemingly infinite patience, he remains calm in the most stressful situations. Team members know they always ask for advice or guidance in a difficult situation. He always takes time to answer questions or hear out concerns and feedback.

Instrumental in establishing SMH's new cardiovascular information system, Dr. Schwartz invested his off-work time to conducting site visits to other healthcare facilities to ensure that SMH's system is as robust and complete as possible.

Dr. Schwartz's commitment to excellence is evident, and SMH is thankful to have him!

07/06/2016

06/09/2016

We, at Heart Specialists of Sarasota, are welcoming Brian P. Betensky, M.D., a new Cardiac Electrophysiologist to our cardiology practice. He will be accepting new patients here at 1950 Arlington Street, Suite 400 in Sarasota at the end of July and will be performing procedures at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.

Dr. Betensky will join fellow electrophysiologist, Robert E. Eckart, D.O., as well as cardiologists David S. Schreibman, M.D., Michael Mollod, M.D., David M. Yamada, M.D., Hardy J. Schwartz, M.D., Chippy C. Nalluri, M.D., Steven J. Class, M.D., Walter R. Hepp, M.D. and Frederick R. Yturralde, M.D. Heart Specialists of Sarasota is a premiere cardiology group covering all aspects of cardiology care with cutting edge technology.

Dr. Betensky graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed his internal medicine training & Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is Board Eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Dr. Betensky provides comprehensive care for patients with a broad range of heart rhythm disorders. He has expertise in complex catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, atypical atrial arrhythmias, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). He also specializes in pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, lead management, syncope, sudden cardiac arrest and stroke prevention.

He was recipient of the Heart Rhythm Society Clinical Research Award in Honor of Hein Wellens and Mark Josephson and has published numerous original research manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed cardiology journals. In his spare time, he enjoys international medical volunteer work, jazz piano, physical fitness training and back-country camping.

04/29/2016

Dr. Robert Eckart implants new FDA approved MRI-compatible defibrillator

http://m.mysuncoast.com/mobile/health/news/new-fda-approved-mri-compatible-defibrillator-helps-suncoast-heart-patients/article_2ec85d12-0d8b-11e6-b1f2-b3edb6e052cc.html

According to the American Heart Association, heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization among adults age 65 and older in the United States.

01/27/2016

SARASOTA, FL. - (February 1, 2016) - Heart Specialists of Sarasota is welcoming a new Interventionalist to their cardiology practice. On February 1, 2016, Frederick R. Yturralde, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. will be accepting new patients at 1950 Arlington Street, Suite 400 in Sarasota and performing procedures at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.

Dr. Frederick Yturralde graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA and continued his internal medicine training at Tufts/Carnitas Christi St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, MA from 2000-2003 and his cardiovascular disease training at Tufts/Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, MA from 2003-2007. He has been board certified by the ABIM in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is board eligible in Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT Angiography and Echocardiography. Dr. Yturralde has also practiced at the Heart & Vascular Center of Venice and Gulf Coast Cardiovascular in Sarasota.

05/15/2015

Through collaborative care and a multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to provide latest and safest treatment options to our patients. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a less invasive procedure, which allows a new valve to be inserted within the diseased aortic valve through the groin or a small chest incision, preventing the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. Dr. David Schreibman is one of the founding members of the multi-disciplinary TAVR program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and has been performing this procedure since 2012.

Heart Specialists of Sarasota, FL a premier team of cardiologists specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and vascular disease…interventional procedures, echo, stress tests, vascular studies…

05/05/2015

Please join us in welcoming our new PA!

Keith obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Medicine in 1994 from Central Michigan University and is a board Certified Athletic Trainer. He received a Master’s degree in 1997 in Exercise Physiology. Upon graduation, he moved to New England and began teaching in the Health Science Department and rehabilitating collegiate athletes in various sports at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. He received his Masters from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Physician Assistant (PA) studies in 2002. Since graduating PA school, Keith returned to his home state of Michigan where he began working in cardiology. He then relocated to Florida in 2006. From 2006-2014 he was working in Port Charlotte, FL specializing in cardiac electrophysiology. Keith is a founding board member of South African Medical Expeditions and has traveled on various foreign missions since 2003. He has traveled to rural South Africa a dozen times and has also served in Nicaragua and post-Earthquake Haiti in 2010. He has shared his mission experiences with his wife Elizabeth and they are enjoying parenting their young daughter Ela Rose born in 2014. Leisure time is spent in various forms of physical activity and studying leadership development.

07/08/2014

Saris to Suits salutes Dr. Chippy Nalluri, the most elegant, smart, empowered cardiologist. She has two beautiful daughters. She’s a huge supporters of our efforts to make a difference in the lives of girls and women. We can't thank her enough! www.SarisToSuits.org 2020 calendar will be printed in October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym1W8sVV6fM

06/26/2014

Here at Heart Specialists of Sarasota we love our Physician Assistants (PA)! They are more than just assistants; they are uniquely qualified health professionals who have been trained to extend the already high quality care our patients have come to expect from our team. They look after our patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Grant Luce has been a PA for 7 years and joined HSS in 2013. He obtained a Master’s Degree in medical science from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is board certified by NCCPA. He is married and has a new daughter. Grant likes to run and workout when he has time off.

Matthew Johnson has been a PA for 7 years and joined us in 2013. He obtained a Master’s Degree in medical science from Barry University, Miami, Florida and is board certified by NCCPA. He is married and has a new daughter also and enjoys outdoors and swimming.

We are thrilled to have them as superstar members of the Heart Specialists team.

12/09/2013

In the news...

(Georgia, California, Florida, DC) A different kind of calendar aptly named “Saris to Suits Empowered Women 2014” featuring American women of South Asian heritage, who have faced great challenges, persevered and succeeded as physicians, journalists, activists, musicians, and as business owners, is g...

12/04/2013

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24931541?SThisFB

Twelve compelling stories of the struggles of South Asian-American women as they strive for success are featured in a calendar called Saris to Suits.

12/04/2013

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2861845361001/beyond-the-dream-pose-for-purpose/

Strong women helping others break barriers

12/04/2013

This calendar, featuring Dr. Chippy Nalluri, was designed to draw attention to oppressed women, raise greater awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault; and to inspire the next generation. Women featured in this calendar are well educated, accomplished, civic minded and more than “a pretty face.” We hope that the annual calendar will “INSPIRE and EMPOWER” the future generation to take a stance for equality and against injustice. Calendar profits will partly benefit Atlanta-based Raksha, which means “protection.” And Safe Place and R**e Crisis Center, Inc. (SPARCC) in Florida and a number of other charitable causes in India, Trinidad, and the U.S.
For your convinience, this calendar may be purchased at the front desk of Heart Specialists of Sarasota. Please ask our friendly front office staff to assist you with the purchase next time you are in.

Kerala-born Florida cardiologist

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09/20/2013

Medical Marvels - Transcatheter Aortic Valve replacement

04/15/2013

Dr. Chippy Nalluri talks about heart disease and ways to keep your heart healthy.

Dr. Chippy Nalluri talks about heart disease and ways to keep your heart healthy. Download

02/05/2013

The Healthcare Foundation's 2nd Annual Women & Medicine Luncheon was held on Feb. 1 at Michael's On East with more than 325 guests. Featured speakers about "Women's Heart Disease--A Surprising Threat" were Jeffrey Sell, M.D., Chief of Cardiac Surgery at SMH; Craig Smith, M.D., Department of Surgery Chair at Columbia University Medical Center; Chippy Nalluri, M.D., cardiologist at SMH, and David Patterson, RN, BSN, MBA, Executive Director of SMH Heart and Vascular Services.

09/23/2012

The true value of Heart Walk was reflected in the faces of those walked to remember a loved one, those who committed to living a healthier lifestyle that day, and those who stepped up their commitment to build a better community. Thank you all for coming!