Convenient Access and Compassionate Cardiac Care
Our cardiologists are dedicated to helping you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Our team provides treatment for cardiovascular disease while supporting patients in making positive lifestyle changes to better manage existing conditions and prevent new ones.
If you need a physician, Northeast Regional Medical Center can help you find the right doctor, right now.
Larry Handlin, D.O.*
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Larry Handlin, D.O., is committed to caring for patients who are dealing with heart diseases and other heart-related conditions. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience caring for patients with cardiovascular disease as he previously served the Mexico, MO, community prior to coming to Northeast Regional Medical Center. He offers a wide range of diagnostic services and treatments for general cardiology, heart attack, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-difibrillator (ICD) placements and coronary stent placement.
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine - The American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Diseases - The American Board of Internal Medicine
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - The American Board of Internal Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology - The American Board of Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology - Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Residency & Fellowship
- Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Missouri - Kansas City Affiliated Hospitals, Kansas City, Missouri
- Cardiology Fellowship at Truman Medical Center/St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
- Nuclear Cardiology Training at Mid-America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri
Internship
- Rotating Internship at Lakeside/University Hospitals, Kansas City, Missouri
Medical School
- University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri, Northeast Regional Heart Center
Tracy Novinger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C†
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Tracy Novinger, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a nationally certified family nurse practitioner with over 25 years experience in the healthcare industry. She is dedicated to providing high-quality cardiovascular care close to home. She focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of heart and vascular conditions. Novinger prioritizes building lasting relationships with patients, taking time to listen, educate and develop individualized treatment plans that support healthier lives.
Novinger offers cardiovascular evaluations; hypertension (high blood pressure) management; cholesterol and lipid disorder treatment; heart disease prevention; cardiovascular risk assessment; coronary artery disease management; heart failure evaluation and follow-up care; atrial fibrillation management; evaluation of palpitations, dizziness, and syncope; pre-operative cardiac assessments; electrocardiogram interpretation; Holter and event monitor management; and echocardiogram and cardiac testing review. She also provides medication management and optimization, smoking cessation and heart-healthy lifestyle counseling, along with coordination of care with primary care providers and specialty physicians.
Novinger practices under the direct supervision of Dr. Larry Handlin, board-certified interventional cardiologist. Novinger is accepting new patients at Northeast Regional Heart Center.
Medical Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Chamberlain University
- Master of Science in Nursing - Chamberlain University
* Member of the medical staff at Northeast Regional Medical Center
† Allied Health Professional is an employee of Kirksville Clinic Corp., d/b/a Northeast Regional Heart Center
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Learn More about Your Cardiovascular Health
Interested in learning more about the risk factors that may be putting you at risk for cardiovascular disease? Take our free heart health assessment to receive a personalized analysis of your heart disease risk. You'll also receive tips to help you take control of your heart health and an instant report to share with your doctor.
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 heart care team at Northeast Regional Medical Center is with you every step of the way - from preventive screenings and lifestyle support, through minimally invasive treatments and life-saving emergency care.
- We are a certified Chest Pain Center accredited by the American College of Cardiology
- We are a STEMI (Heart Attack) Referring Center accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
Cardiac care at Northeast Regional Medical Center focuses on the functions and disorders of the heart and circulatory system. According to the American Heart Association, 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, which affects blood flow throughout the body. Cardiovascular disease can lead to heart attacks, strokes or other serious complications.
We offer a wide range of cardiac services, including emergency care, diagnostic and interventional cardiology and rehabilitation. These services include heart failure care as well as heart rehabilitation that combines education, support and exercise therapy.
Diagnostic services:
- Arterial studies
- Cardiac catheterization
- Carotid studies
- Coronary angiography
- Echocardiograms
- Nuclear medicine studies
- Stress testing
- Venous studies
Other services:
- Interventional services (stents)
- Device implants and battery changes
- Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation
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