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Our Cardiologists

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Dr. Chandrasekhara

Imaging & Testing

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Dr. Guttigoli

Rhythm Therapy

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Dr. Issac

Interventional

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Dr. Taylor

Interventional

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Alicia Valdiviezo

Physician Assistant

Why Premier Cardiovascular Care?

Prevention & Education

Our cardiologists put as much emphasis on disease prevention as we do on disease management. When you choose Premier Cardiovascular Care, you have access to a multidisciplinary team of cardiovascular experts that help you manage your lifestyle, not just your symptoms.

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care

Our team is well-equipped with the training and experience required to effectively manage all major cardiovascular conditions and events. Learn more about the conditions we manage.

State of the Art Testing & Treatment

Premier Cardiovascular Care is a full-service cardiology practice. Our award-winning doctors have expertise in clinical cardiology, diagnostic testing, imaging, interventional cardiology, and cardiac rhythm therapy.

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Award Winning Cardiovascular Care

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"Dr. Ravi" was born near Chicago, Illinois and grew up Illinois and Florida. He attended medical school at the University of Florida and received his training in cardiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He has been in practice in Dallas for the last two decades. Dr. Ravi's practice interests include: general cardiology, interpretation of echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, non-invasive vascular studies, cardiac catheterizations, along with nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms.

 

He is a kind and caring physician and is often addressed as “Dr Ravi”. He is on staff at Methodist Charlton Medical Center and serves on hospital committees aimed at patient care excellence.

Dr. Ravi Chandrasekhara, MD, FACC

Imaging & Minimally Invasive Testing

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Dr. Amit B. Guttigoli, MD, FACC

Cardiac Rhythm Therapy

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Dr. Guttigoli started his practice in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology in Dallas in August 2004. He finished his medical school in India where he graduated top of his class and was awarded Most Outgoing student. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency from Coney Island Hospital in 2004 and served as Chief Resident in his final year, and received the Virginia Nash award for outstanding resident. After residency, he did his Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship from New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. In the final year, he received the NASPE Advanced Training Fellowship Award.

Dr. Guttigoli has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals. His main area of interests are heart rhythm abnormalities including atrial fibrillation, heart failure and sudden cardiac death. Dr. Guttigoli has trained physicians from around the country in subcutaneous defibrillator implantation and has travelled to Japan to proctor implanting physicians. Dr. Guttigoli has been named a Best Doctor by D Magazine several times.

Dr. Guttigoli lives in Dallas with his wife and two daughters. He loves to travel and learn about other cultures and traditions. His other interests include ethnic and local foods, Dallas Cowboys and the Mavericks.

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Dr. Issac received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He then completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and his interventional cardiology training at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Dr. Issac has been in private practice since 2011. He specializes in angioplasty and stenting of coronary arteries and the treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) through the use of atherectomy, angioplasty, and stenting.

Dr. Issac is married with three children.

Dr. Tim T. Issac, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Interventional Cardiology

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Dr. Taylor obtained his medical degree in 1986 from Loyola Stritch School
of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. After medical school, Dr. Taylor
completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University
School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals, and a Fellowship in
Cardiovascular Disease at State University of New York at Buffalo. He
completed Interventional Cardiology training at Tulane University Medical
Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Taylor is Board Certified in
Cardiovascular Disease and is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at The
University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Fellow of the American College of
Physicians and the American College of Cardiology; and a Member of Tarrant
County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.

 

Dr. Taylor and his family live in Mansfield, TX.

Dr. Alan Taylor II, MD, FACP, FACC

Interventional Cardiology

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Alicia Valdiviezo, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Alicia obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Spanish Literacy from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. She obtained a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. While in graduate school she was able to get first hand experience through a number of rigorous rotations to include the burn center at the Brooks Army Medical Center and a leading cardiovascular group in South Texas.  It was during this time where she got to experience patients affected by cardiac conditions, growing her interest in Cardiology. Alicia began working for Premier Cardiovascular Care of Dallas in 2021. She brings a diverse and comprehensive background to our office and is fluent in Spanish. She is a member of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants, Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, and Physician Assistants for Women Empowerment. She is licensed by the Texas Medical Board/Texas Physician Assistant Board.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, including her husband, daughter and dog.  Alicia also enjoys exercising, traveling, and experiencing new foods.

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Premier Cardiovascular Care of Dallas

> Diagnostic Testing
○ Echocardiogram
○ Cardiac Catheterization
○ Peripheral Angiogram
○ Nuclear Stress Testing
○ Doppler Ultrasound
> Interventions
○ Angioplasty / Stenting
○ Rhythm Ablation
○ Pacemaker / ICD Implant
○ Valve Replacement
○ Atrial Appendage Closure
○ Vein Ablation

Have more questions about cardiovascular conditions?

Schedule a consultation with one of our Cardiologists

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