Suzanne E Zentko, MD

Suzanne E Zentko, MD is a recent addition to the Southern Heart Group team. Dr. Zentko brings her excellent training and compassionate demeanor to the group and she has been extremely well received by patients and colleagues alike.

A native of the Pennsylvania area, Dr. Zentko completed her undergraduate degree with honors at Haverford College in Haverford, PA before attending medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After obtaining her MD, Dr. Zentko performed her internal medicine residency at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where she trained with top experts in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. As a cardiology fellow at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Zentko specialized in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology including nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiac ct angiography.

Dr. Zentko is well published and her work has been featured in national publications such as Emerging Concepts in Cardiology and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.  Dr. Zentko is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a member of the Duval County Medical Society. She is a recipient of the NCI Research Fellowship Award and is a Fellow in Training of the American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Zentko is dedicated to her patients and to achieving the best possible outcome for each person entrusted to her care. She is friendly and compassionate and brings a personal touch to everything she does. With her exceptional training and soothing demeanor, Dr. Zentko will no doubt become a patient favorite and make an invaluable addition to Southern Heart Group.

Dr. Zentko is currently accepting new patients at our Baptist South location.

Dr. Dillahunt Chosen as one of NE FL’s Health Care Heroes

 

Congratulations to our own Dr. Paul H. Dillahunt II for being chosen by The Jacksonville Business Journal as one of Northeast Florida’s Health Care Heroes. Dr. Dillahunt was recognized for his clinical excellence and his never-ending dedication to improving the lives of each person entrusted to his care.  Widely known for his friendly approach and for treating patients with dignity and compassion, Dr. Dillahunt truly believes that each person is an individual with unique needs and challenges.

As a founding member of Southern Heart Group, Dr. Dillahunt has been caring for the residents of Northeast Florida for over 30 years. He has been elected Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Medical Center for 15 consecutive terms and is considered a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation having been Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit since it’s inception in 1979. Dr. Dillahunt has performed more than 8,000 coronary interventions and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Dillahunt is a true health care hero and we are proud to call him one of our own. His excellent reputation and compassionate demeanor have made Dr. Dillahunt a patient favorite and the personal choice of many physicians in the area. He is widely respected and well known in the medical community and has consistently been named one of “Jacksonville’s Top Docs”. Congratulations to Dr. Dillahunt on being chosen for this prestigious award!

As a Southern Heart Group physician, Dr. Dillahunt is part of a distinguished team of cardiovascular specialists who have cared for the heart health of Northeast Florida residents for over 30 years. With multiple national accreditations and cardiologists recognized among “America’s Top Physicians”, we are proud of our leadership role in the community and are pleased to have been chosen as “Northeast Florida’s Best for Cardiology Care”.

 

 

Eat Healthy! Your Heart Will Thank You For It!

At Southern Heart Group our goal is to help you achieve optimum heart health. One of the most important and effective ways to improve your overall health and fight cardiovascular disease is by eating a healthy diet. The following links are full of heart healthy recipes, nutrition tips, and meal planning ideas that can help you improve your heart health! Enjoy these delicious recipes and you will be on your way to a healthier lifestyle! Making smart choices when it comes to your diet can greatly improve your cardiovascular health and help you control your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and diabetes among other things. Let us help you get started on the road to a healhier you! Your heart will thank you for it!

http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/heart_healthy_diet

http://www.goredforwomen.org/BetterU/recipes.aspx

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Healthy-Recipes_UCM_306797_Article.jsp

 

Palpitations? Flutters? Could You Have a Heart Rhythm Disorder?

 

Ever feel like you are having heart palpitations or an extra heart beat? How about a flutter or what may feel like a skipped beat? If so, you may suffer from an arrhythmia which is an irregular heart beat that can cause the heart to pump less effectively. In the United States, more than 4 million people suffer from recurrent arrhythmias that cause a heart rate to be either erratic, too fast, or  too slow.

The primary function of the heart is to supply blood and nutrients to the body. The regular beating, or contraction, of the heart moves the blood throughout the body. Each heartbeat is controlled by electrical impulses traveling through the heart. In the normal heart these electrical impulses occur in regular intervals. When something goes wrong with the heart’s electrical system, the heart does not beat regularly. The irregular beating results in a rhythm disorder, or arrhythmia. People suffering from an arrhythmia may experience what feels like palpitations, a flutter, or a skipped or extra heart beat.

Should you need to see a specialist to be evaluated for a heart rhythm disorder, you will receive the highest level of care and expertise at Southern Heart Group.  Our dedicated electrophysiologist, Dr. Venkata Sagi, has successfully treated thousands of patients including those considered to be the most difficult types of cases. A recipient of the Edgar E. Hull Award in Cardiology, Dr. Sagi is a board certified, highly-specialized cardiologist who is an expert in the heart’s electrical system and whose sole focus is treating heart rhythm disorders.

Should you have any questions on arrhythmias or heart rhythm disorders, please call one of our 5 locations or visit our Patient Resources page  for more information.

Dr. Praveen Kanaparti Achieves Board Certification in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography

Congratulations to Dr. Praveen Kanaparti who recently achieved his Board Certification in Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Kanaparti.

Paul H. Dillahunt, II, M. D.

Paul H. Dillahunt, II, M. D. has been practicing Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida since 1978.  Dr. Dillahunt graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Medicine, where he received specific pre-clinical honors in Bio-Chemistry and Clinical honors for outstanding performance in services of Medicine, Surgery, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics.  Dr. Dillahunt performed his Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.  He then moved to Jacksonville, Florida where his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Florida Affiliated Program were performed.  During his time with University of Florida he was appointed to Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine for the Jacksonville Division of their College of Medicine.  Dr. Dillahunt is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Nuclear Cardiology.  He has been the Chief of Cardiology at Baptist Medical Center for the past eight years and at three different times in the 1990’s.  Dr. Dillahunt is the Medical Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit for Baptist Medical Center and has been so since 1979.    Professional Memberships include:  American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American College of Chest Physicians, American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Duval County Medical Society.

During his prestigious career, Dr. Dillahunt has chaired various committees at Baptist Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center and is well known and widely respected in the Medical Community of Northeast Florida.  In 2006, the Consumer’s Research Council of America certified Dr. Dillahunt as one of “America’s Top Physicians”.  Many physicians and their families have chosen Dr. Dillahunt as their personal Cardiologist due to his excellent reputation.

James C. Campbell, M. D

James C. Campbell, M. D. has been practicing Cardiology with Southern Heart Group, P. A. in Jacksonville, Florida since 1987. Dr. Campbell obtained his undergraduate degree in Pre-Medicine from Davidson College in North Carolina and his Medical Degree from The University of Florida College of Medicine in 1978. Dr. Campbell served his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he served as Chief Resident during his third year. He completed his Fellowship in Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Campbell is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. His professional memberships include: the American Heart Association, serving as past President of the First Coast Division of the American Heart Association and a member of the Florida State Board of Directors. He holds memberships in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, The Florida Medical Association, The American College of Cardiology and the Duval County Medical Society. During Dr. Campbell’s extensive career, he has continuously gravitated toward leadership roles. He was a founding member of the North Florida Cardiovascular Education Foundation. He has actively served on and chaired many committees at Memorial Hospital where he currently serves as Chief of the Division of Cardiology, a post he has held since 1999.

Omar F. Dajani, M.D.

Omar F. Dajani, M. D. has had a long standing career in medicine and has been caring for the residents of Northeast Florida for more than 20 years. Recently named by U.S. News and World Report as one of Jacksonville’s Top Doctors, Dr. Dajani is widely recognized as a superior physician who practices with integrity and compassion.

Dr. Dajani received his Degree in Medicine from the Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria where he also performed an Internship in Internal Medicine and Surgery.  Dr. Dajani came to the United States in 1981 and attended Wayne State University College of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. There, he performed extensive training during an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine followed by a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and an additional fellowship in Interventional Cardiology.

Throughout his career as a physician Dr. Dajani has consistently held many leadership positions.  He has been elected Chief of Cardiology at Orange Park Medical Center for 20 consecutive terms which stands as a testament to his excellent reputation within the medical community. Dr. Dajani has also served as Director of the Orange Park Medical Center Cath Lab as well as Medical Director of the ICU/CCU.  He is a past President of the Clay County Division of the American Heart Association and he has chaired various committees at area hospitals and for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Options and Humana Health Plans.  He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine,  Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Garry L. Taylor, M. D.

Garry L. Taylor, M. D. has been practicing Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida since 1986. Dr. Taylor received his degree in Medicine from the University of Rennes in Rennes, France where he graduated with High Honors. His Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine were performed at SUNY at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Taylor performed his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Taylor is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. His professional memberships include: The American Heart Association, The American College of Cardiology, The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the Clay County Medical Society. Dr. Taylor sits on several committees of Orange Park Medical Center. Dr. Taylor is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a Founding Member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Certified by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.

Salvatore D. Diloreto, M. D.

Salvatore D. Diloreto, M. D.  has been practicing Cardiology in Jacksonville, Florida since 1992.  Dr. Diloreto graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School in Cincinnati, Ohio with High Honors.  His Internship in Internal Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease were performed at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina where he also received extensive training in Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology.  Dr. Diloreto has also received extensive post graduate training in Peripheral Vascular Disease and Peripheral Vascular Interventions.  He performs procedures such as:  Renal Stents and Lower Extremity Peripheral Interventions.  In addition, he performs Carotid Angiograms as well as Carotid Stents.  Dr. Diloreto has performed thousands of Coronary Interventions for over the past twenty years.  Dr. Diloreto has also implanted permanent pacemakers for over 20 years.  Dr. Diloreto is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine.  He is also certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.   His professional memberships include:  The American College of Cardiology, The American College of Physicians, The American Medical Association, The South Carolina Medical Association, The Florida Medical Association, The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and The Duval County Medical Society.   Throughout his educational pursuits and career as a physician, Dr. Diloreto has continuously held positions of leadership.

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