Cardiology Care Near You
The team of healthcare professionals at Merit Health River Region are dedicated to providing quality 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 River Region can help you find the right doctor, right now.
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Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Paul Pierce, M.D., is an interventional cardiologist with more than 20 years of experience caring for patients and their hearts. Dr. Pierce focuses on assessments and interventions for the disorders of the heart and vascular system. He provides routine and preventive cardiovascular services, manages chronic conditions and provides urgent consultations.
Dr. Pierce earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Pierce is board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Murray Whitaker, M.D., is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He specializes in the treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure and other diseases of the heart. Dr. Whitaker attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. He completed his residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Shelby Primeaux is a certified adult gerontology, acute-care nurse practitioner with more than a decade of experience as a cardiovascular nurse. She provides routine and preventive cardiovascular services, manages chronic conditions and provides consultations. Shelby completed her Master of Science degree in nursing (adult gerontology, acute-care nurse practitioner), Sigma Cum Laude, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
*Member of the Medical Staff at Merit Health River Region.
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Why Choose Us?
Taking good care of your heart can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease and other issues like heart attack and stroke. The cardiac care team at Merit Health River Region provides a range of heart care services - from helping you create a heart-healthy lifestyle to managing chronic conditions and more serious issues.
We understand that every patient is unique, and so is their heart health journey. Our approach is tailored to meet your individual needs, providing personalized and effective treatment plans. We believe in empowering our patients with knowledge about their conditions, involving them in decision-making processes and providing continuous support throughout their healing journey.
The experienced team at Merit Health River Region includes a general cardiologist, an interventional cardiologist and an interventional cardiologist nurse practitioner, all committed to delivering patient-centered care.
Merit Health River Region is an accredited stroke and chest pain facility, which underlines our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of healthcare. These accreditations serve as a testament to our rigorous medical protocols and innovative treatment approaches.
Our Services Include:
- Advanced diagnostic and imaging technology to find heart disease early, when it's most treatable
- Cardiac screening and evaluation testing: cardiac stress tests, echocardiogram, 24-hour heart monitoring, echocardiograms, ultrasound, etc.
- Interventional cardiology, including angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Pacemaker/ICD placements
- Specialized treatment for heart rhythm disorders, such as AFib, including cardioversion
- Education and cardiac rehabilitation
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