People in Northeast Georgia seeking expert care for heart rhythm disorders now have another choice. Greg Altemose, MD, a highly experienced cardiology electrophysiologist with more than 30 years in medicine, recently joined Georgia Heart Institute to see patients in Gainesville.
As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Altemose specializes in treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia, reducing the risk of stroke via minimally invasive left atrial appendage closure, and providing cardiac rhythm device therapies, such as pacemakers and heart monitors. While technology is an important part of his practice, Dr. Altemose still believes the human element is the key to being a good doctor.
“I believe the most rewarding aspects of my career are the relationships that I build with my patients,” said Dr. Altemose. “I believe it is both a privilege and an honor to help folks who trust me to take care of them. I treat patients as I would treat members of my own family, and I always use the most up-to-date evidence and the art of medicine while constantly weighing risks versus benefits.”
Dr. Altemose grew up near Philadelphia, Pa., then graduated from medical school and completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at Temple University. He completed another fellowship in Cardiology/Electrophysiology at Indiana University’s Krannert Institute of Cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society.
His career has taken him all over the country, including Arizona (where he spent eight years with the Mayo Clinic), Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas. He most recently practiced just across the state line at Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, S.C. Dr. Altemose is married with three sons.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Altemose, call 770-848-7885 or go to georgiaheartinstitute.org/altemose. Learn more about Georgia Heart Institute’s electrophysiology program at georgiaheartinstitute.org/EP.
About Georgia Heart Institute
Georgia Heart Institute is the most forward-thinking heart and vascular program in the state and includes one of the largest cardiology practices in the region, including more than 120 clinicians seeing patients at more than a dozen locations. With a multi-disciplinary team of experts treating nearly every type of heart and vascular disease and participating in leading national research, we’re providing advanced care that ensures lasting heart health for generations. Request an appointment and learn more at georgiaheartinstitute.org.
The experts of Georgia Heart Institute also form the core of the cardiac care team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest. It’s all part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a non-profit which serves more than 1 million people across the region. Learn more at nghs.com.