Dr. Balaguer is the Director of Advanced Coronary Bypass Surgery. This is an expert program specialized in treating patients with advanced coronary artery disease and ischemic cardiomyopathy. His advanced specialty training in adult cardiac surgery took place at the University of Massachusetts and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He has performed more than 5,000 cardiac surgery operations including coronary bypass (CABG), complex valve operations, surgery for infective endocarditis, implantation of ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart transplants, other operations for heart failure, cardiac tumors and TAVRs. Many of these operations were performed utilizing advanced techniques and minimally invasive approaches.

Russell F. Stahl, MD, received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY. He completed his internship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. There he also completed a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Stahl is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery.

Deepak Malhotra, MD, is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of surgical management of the heart, lungs and vascular system. He has a particular interest in surgery for complex aortic disease and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Norman "Chip" Hetzler is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with over 30 years' experience. He is Board Certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Hetzler's career has given him a unique view of healthcare. After his pre-medical education at Pennsylvania State University and earning his medical degree at Hahnemann Medical College, he joined the Army to pursue his training. In 1982, he began his internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas and completed his general surgery residency there in 1987. Dr. Hetzler moved on to an appointment as Assistant Chief of General Surgery/Surgeon in the Joint Medical Augmentation Unit for Special Operations at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, NC. His medical training included a residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, where he was later named Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. He also served in surgical leadership positions at three civilian hospitals prior to his move to Macon. Not only is Dr. Hetzler a dedicated surgeon who has served both military and civilian patients for more than 30 years, he's a committed family man and community servant. He and his wife are the parents of eight children, ranging in age from six up to young adults. The family enjoys traveling for leisure, and he is active with medical missions.

Dr. Marcos Nores is a cardiac surgeon in Atlantis, FL. Specializing in both cardiac and thoracic surgery, his treatments include aortic dissection, aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), cardiac rehabilitation, heart tumor surgery, mitral valve surgery, pacemaker implantation and removal, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), tricuspid surgery, valve replacement and vascular surgery. He is currently taking on new patients and has telehealth appointments.

Melissa L. Korb, M.D. is a medical provider in Houston,.

Dr. Neil Galindez is a cardiac surgeon in Margate, FL. Dr. Galindez care for advanced and acute heart failure, as well as cardiothoracic care, minimally invasive surgery for atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, valve surgery and lung surgery.

Oluwatobi Tobi Afolayan , M.D. is a medical provider in San Antonio,TX.

Dr. Arnold D. Chung is board certified in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. He completed his cardiothoracic training at University of North Carolina, then performed an additional year in thoracic surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with Dr. Robert McKenna, training in video assisted (VATS) techniques for treating lung cancer, and esophageal disease.