Become a Patient
If you have a history of valvular heart disease or structural heart defects or have recently received a diagnosis, please call us directly at the numbers below or have your referring physician contact us:
- Cardiology: Peter Block, MD, FACC, or Vasilis Babaliaros, MD, at 404-712-7667
- Cardiothoracic Surgery: Robert Guyton, MD, FACC, or Vinod Thourani, MD, FACC, at 404-686-2513
The following information will expedite the scheduling process:
- Referral from the primary care physician
- Treating physician address and telephone number
- Patient's name, address and telephone number
- Patient's date of birth
- Patient's social security number
- Diagnosis and date of diagnosis
- Insurance information
Initial Consultation
The initial visit will include an evaluation based on current symptoms or conditions and compilation of a thorough medical history. Patients should send ahead or bring all medical records related to their diagnosis.



