Premier Heart and Vascular Center

05/26/2026

Dr. Chauhan and team performing a heart catheterization at Premier Heart Surgery Center

04/21/2026

Dr. Vivek Sengupta, Interventional Cardiologist, discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - a condition where a narrowing or blockage in blood vessels reduces blood flow to the limbs, brain and other organs.

04/13/2026

Dr. Iosif Kelesidis, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, specializes in heart rhythm disorders. Here he explains the most common one - atrial fibrillation (AFib) as well as treatment and procedure options.

04/08/2026

Follow our new outpatient facility in Lakeland, Premier Heart Surgery Center!

"My care is patient centered. I take the time to get to know my patients, to be thorough, and answer any questions. I want to make sure they have a clear understanding of their diagnosis, recommended testing, solutions, and preventing future problems.

My philosophy is that when a patient truly understands the problem and how to fix it, it is easier to treat anything."

- Dr. Vikas Soma, Interventional Cardiologist
Premier Heart Surgery Center

04/07/2026

Did you know that most heart disease is preventable? On this , Dr. Gupta shares strategies for protecting your heart health:

🥦Heart healthy diet
🏃‍♀️Stay active (cardio + strength training)
🚭Avoid to***co use
🍷Limit alcohol use
🩺 Regular check-ups
♥️Maintain a healthy weight
🧘‍♂️Take care of emotional and mental health
🛌7 to 9 hours of sleep

04/06/2026

¿Sabía que la mayoría de las enfermedades del corazón se pueden prevenir? Mextli Lermont-Ortiz, PA-C comparte estrategias para proteger su salud cardíaca. Mextli atiende a pacientes en nuestra oficina de Citrus Park.

Mextli Lermont-Ortiz, PA-C shares strategies for protecting your heart health. Check back for our English version with Dr. Gupta!

🥦 Alimentación saludable para el corazón
🏃‍♀️ Manténgase activo (cardio + ejercicios de fuerza)
♥️ Mantenga un peso saludable
🚭 Evite el consumo de tabaco
🍷 Limite el consumo de alcohol
🩺 Realícese chequeos médicos regulares
🧘‍♂️ Cuide su salud emocional y mental
🛌 Duerma de 7 a 9 horas por noche

04/01/2026

Please follow the Premier Heart Surgery Center page!

"My father was diagnosed with heart disease and needed open heart surgery when I was in graduate school. It was my first exposure to cardiology and really was the beginning of my passion for a career in medicine. I saw firsthand the impact physicians have on the patient and the patient's family.

Cardiology for me is personal. It's important to me that patients know they can trust me and I'm going to do the right thing for their health."

- Dr. Chetan Khamare, Interventional Cardiologist
Premier Heart Surgery Center

03/31/2026

Do you know the silent signs of DVT? 🩸🦵
As we close out Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, Dr. Purcell, our vascular surgeon, sheds a light on symptoms and the critical complications you can’t afford to ignore.💡

❤️ Please join us in spreading awareness that could help save lives.

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day to all doctors, especially our incredible cardiology and vascular surgery team!

Thank you Dr. Gupta, Dr. Chauhan, Dr. Khamare, Dr. Soma, Dr. Kelesidis, Dr. Khuu, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Sengupta, Dr. Gill and Dr. Purcell for your hard work and dedication to helping and healing others. ❤🩺

03/23/2026

Meet Dr. Seth T. Purcell, our board-certified vascular surgeon! He is seeing patients at the new Premier Heart Surgery Center in Lakeland and our Wesley Chapel and North Lakeland offices.