Carolina Heart Specialists

Carolina Heart Specialists brings together a team of Board Certified cardiologists and specialists, who are supported by a highly trained staff, to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. Our physicians demonstrate leadership and innovation in their field as researchers and as speakers at medical conferences across the nation.

Address

Phone

704-867-2141

Fax

704-867-0759

Alternate Website

Meet Our Providers

Ajay Bajwa, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency: North Shore University Hospital & Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Harpreet S. Bhalla, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Residency: Presbyterian Hospital, NY

Mark C Heckel, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Residency: Brown Medical School, Providence, RI

David Major, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, NC
Residency: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, NC

Michael Tamberella, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: Louisiana State University
Residency: Wake Forest SOM/Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC; Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH; University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester

Mark A Thompson, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Stephen Zouzoulas, MD 

Specialty: Cardiology; Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Residency: Medical College of Virginia

Staff & Specialized Certifications

James Rapsinski, PA-C (Physician Assistant)

Specializing in cardiology for more than a decade, Jim has worked in ER medicine and is a graduate of the Alderson-Broaddus College Physician Assistant program. He is nationally certified and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants.

Alexis Smith, FNP-C (Certified Family Nurse Practitioner)

Angela Phillips (Echo/Vascular Technician)

Among her many certifications as an experienced medical technician, Angela has obtained a Certificate in Cardiovascular Sonography, a diploma in Medical Sonography, a degree in Applied Science in Radiologic Technologists, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography.

Lisa Ottinger (Lead Pacemaker Technician)

Lisa is a graduate of Kings College, a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), and has been certified by the National Association for Sport & Physical Education.

Renee Hamrick, RN (Triage Nurse)

In her training as a Triage Nurse, Renee earned an associate degree in Science and Nursing that specializes in cardiac-critical care.