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Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery at Augusta

1348 Walton Way, Suite 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Phone Number 706-722-8242
Fax Number 706-722-8351
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We Care for Hearts with Heart

Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery at Augusta is dedicated to helping educate, diagnose, surgically treat and rehabilitate those in our community with heart issues. We are proud to serve our community by providing a state-of-the-art facility with a dedicated team of healthcare providers whose goal is to provide the most progressive care available to our patients. In this age of technology, our objective is to provide our region with appropriate innovation so patients and families can stay close to home for even the most advanced treatment.

Today, Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery at Augusta has the most comprehensive and innovative heart and vascular service in the region. We also take pride in providing care across the continuum including acute hospital care, extended care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation and home health care.

Services Offered

  • Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
  • Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Ectasia
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Arrhythmias (incl. Atrial Fibrillation)
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Empyema
  • Endocarditis
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Tumors, Benign
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection

Meet our Staff

Robert Douglas Rice, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Timothy John Hunter, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Paraag Chowdhary, MD

Thoracic Surgery

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Thoracic Surgery

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706-722-8242

About

Dr. Paraag Chowdhary is a board-certified Cardiothoracic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease, complex aortic disease, structural heart disease, valvular disease and atrial fibrillation through the use of open, endovascular, minimally invasive and transcatheter treatment therapies, including the Convergent Procedure for Atrial fibrillation.
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Christopher Maitland Ellington, MD

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Thoracic Surgery

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Jessica Spirl, PA

Thoracic Surgery

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Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

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706-722-8242

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Jessica Spirl, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery. She first assists in all areas of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Peri-Operative care and sees existing patients in the office setting.
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Bernadette Terasa Skruck, PA

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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706-722-8242

About

Bernadette Skruck, PA-C, specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Her special interests include Endoscopic Vein and Artery Harvesting and first assisting in the operating room on procedures including CABG, Valve, Aorta, LVAD, Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve, Impella Insertion, Thoracotomy/VATs, and Robotic-assisted Thoracic procedures. She monitors patients in ICU and PCU and provides care during post- operative appointments.

Bernadette is an integral part of the Cardiothoracic Surgery patient care team and has 14 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience.
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Map & Directions

Piedmont Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery at Augusta

1348 Walton Way, Suite 5700, Augusta, GA 30901

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed
Office Number 706-722-8242
Fax Number 706-722-8351
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