Cardiology Care Near You

The team of healthcare professionals at Merit Health are dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive heart care services, including routine and preventive cardiac care, diagnostic procedures and chronic condition management. The cardiac care team can help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle by developing customized treatment plans to manage your specific care needs while supporting you in making positive lifestyle changes to better manage existing conditions and prevent new ones.

If you need a physician, Merit Health can help you find the right doctor, right now.

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Abdul Bahro, M.D., FACC, FSCAI Abdul Bahro, M.D., FACC, FSCAI 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Taylor Blackwell, DNP, AGACNP-BC Taylor Blackwell, DNP, AGACNP-BC 1-601-376-1394 Flowood, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
B. Judson Colley III, M.D., MPH B. Judson Colley III, M.D., MPH 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Cheema, Qasim, M.D. Cheema, Qasim, M.D. 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Alfredo Figueroa, M.D. Alfredo Figueroa, M.D. 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Rayford, Richard, M.D., Ph.D., FACC Rayford, Richard, M.D., Ph.D., FACC 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Julia Thompson, M.D. Julia Thompson, M.D. 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Kristen Degelman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Kristen Degelman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Brittany Hall, FNP-C Brittany Hall, FNP-C 1-601-376-1394 Flowood, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Grace Fairley Hampton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPN Grace Fairley Hampton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPN 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment
Connie Williams, AGACNP-BC Connie Williams, AGACNP-BC 1-601-376-1394 Jackson, MS Telehealth Request an Appointment

All physicians listed are Members of the Medical Staff at Merit Health Madison, Merit Health Rankin, Merit Health Central, Merit Health River Oaks and Merit Health River Region.

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Why Choose Us?

Taking good care of your heart can help reduce your risk of heart disease and help you live a long and healthy life. The Merit Health heart care team is with you every step of the way, from preventive screenings and lifestyle support through minimally invasive treatments and life-saving emergency care.

  • Merit Health has two hospitals designated as Accredited Chest Pain Centers by the American College of Cardiology.
  • We provide a complete spectrum of cardiac services, including emergency care, diagnostic and interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery and rehabilitation.

Our Services Include:

  • Diagnostic and imaging technology to find heart disease early, when it's most treatable
  • Open heart surgery
  • Comprehensive heart failure care
  • Specialized treatment for heart rhythm disorders
  • Heart and vascular rehabilitation that combines education, support and exercise therapy

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