MVHS is a tertiary care center for cardiac services, providing award-winning, patient-centered care right here in Utica, New York. Our Cardiac Services team is dedicated to bringing high-quality care to the hearts and people of our community.
Our team of physicians and clinical staff members at MVHS specialize in cardiac, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
MVHS received the prestigious designation of HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and was the first in New York State to earn this recognition and one of only 36 hospitals nationwide to achieve this designation.
Our providers and surgeons specialize in minimally invasive surgery and specialized care for cardiac health, perform operations including cardiac bypass surgery, aortic and mitral valve surgery, surgery to repair aortic aneurysms and correct irregular heartbeats, hybrid coronary revascularization, intra-operative echocardiography, minimally invasive surgeries and the latest technologically advanced cardiac procedures including:
- TAVR
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- WATCHMAN Procedure
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Electrophysiology Lab
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
Try the free online Heartaware Risk Assessment Test.
HEARTaware is a simple, self-administered risk assessment tool that helps identify specific factors you may have for developing heart disease, including a heart attack.
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For those that qualify with two or more risk factors, HEARTaware will alert you with recommendations to consult with a physician and receive a medical screening.
Fred L. Talarico, MD, FACC
Accepting New Patients
Robert Cenname, PA
Accepting New Patients
Thomas Gwilt, NP
Accepting New Patients
Pat Rosati, ANP
Accepting New Patients
Taylor Unser, FNP
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Nader Atallah-Yunes, MD
Independent Provider
Daniel E. Berg, MD
Independent Provider
Craig J. Byrum, MD
Independent Provider
Matthew Egan, MD
Independent Provider
Brian J. Gaffney, MD
Independent Provider
Peter S. Hotvedt, MD
Independent Provider
Michael W. Kelberman, MD
Independent Provider
Gerry A. Love, MD
Independent Provider
Hugh C. MacIsaac, MD
Independent Provider
Darius Marhamati, MD
Independent Provider
Thor T. Markwood, MD
Independent Provider
Thomas C. Mathew, MD
Independent Provider
John O’Laughlin, MD
Independent Provider
Ashok R. Patel, MD
Independent Provider
Faisal Saiful, MD
Independent Provider
Michael Sassower, MD
Independent Provider
Prabhat K. Varma, MD
Independent Provider
Colin Wright, MD
Independent Provider
Hira Bakshi, PA-C
Independent Provider
Susan Hamo, NP
Independent Provider
Saba Ilyas, PA-C
Independent Provider
Benjamin Johnson, PA-C
Independent Provider
Patrick Keenan, FNP
Independent Provider
Kathleen Marollo, NP
Independent Provider
Amanda Powers, PA-C
Independent Provider
Erin Smith, PA-C
Independent Provider
Awards and Accreditations
HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence
St. Elizabeth Medical Center is the Mohawk Valley’s only hospital recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+SM by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for delivering quality specialty care. Blue Distinction Centers and Blue Distinction Centers+ for Cardiac Care provide a full range of inpatient cardiac care services, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery, heart valve surgery, and angioplasty (percutaneous coronary intervention). These facilities demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients, including lower rates of complications following certain cardiac procedures.
MVHS Electrophysiology Lab ACC Accreditation
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized MVHS for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients.
