David Mullins, ACNP-BC, is an advanced-practice provider at Hamilton Health-Cleveland specializing in cardiology. Call 423-250-5864 for more information.
Cardiology
Hugh Coke, MD
Dr. Coke is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia, and Hamilton Health-Calhoun in Calhoun, Georgia. He attended medical school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the Keesler Medical Center Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He also completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the Brooke Army Medical Center San Antonio Military Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
“I identify with my patients because I was diagnosed with coronary disease when I was 39 years old,” says Dr. Coke. “My favorite part of being a doctor is building relationships with my patients and helping them reach optimal health outcomes. Hamilton has more resources than many places I’ve worked before, as well as impressive physicians and modern, cutting-edge services.”
To make an appointment with Dr. Hugh Coke, call Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology at 706-226-3434.
D. Paul Stewart, DO
Dr. Stewart is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia, and Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute-Catoosa in Ringgold, Georgia.
He attended medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He also completed his fellowship in Cardiology at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
“Previously, I was an engineer, and the field of cardiology relates well with that,” says Dr. Stewart. “When I began my cardiology rotation during my residency, I fell in love with it. I liked meeting the patients. I enjoyed looking at the imaging and coming up with treatment plans.”
“The most rewarding part of my job is when one of my patients comes back with a smile and they tell me that they are feeling better and that they are glad that I treated them.”
“People are much happier when they can receive their healthcare in one place. Hamilton Health Care System is a comprehensive healthcare system. This facilitates communication and allows for transparency between healthcare providers.”
To make an appointment with Dr. Stewart, please call Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology at 706-226-3434.
Selwin Abraham, MD, FACC
Dr. Abraham is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia, and Hamilton Health-Cleveland in Cleveland, Tennessee. He attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, and his residency training in Internal Medicine, and his Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
“We’ve all been through times when life has gotten pretty dark. We don’t know what to do and look for someone to help. That’s the beauty of humanity. We help each other through life. That is what drew me to the field of medicine. I treat my patients as if they are my family members. That’s what drives me. I give it my everything every time.”
“Cardiology is all about teamwork. There is no way I could do it on my own. That’s one of the wonderful things about Hamilton. They’re building an amazing team, not just at one level but at every single level of the system. “
Steven Austin, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Austin is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Hamilton Health-Cleveland in Cleveland, Tennessee. He attended medical school and completed his residency training at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee, and completed his fellowship in Cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
“I love interventional cardiology. It’s a sub-specialty that allows me to stent a vessel that’s 100% closed and stop a heart attack in its tracks. It’s hard to beat that. It’s a very rewarding field.”
“I talk to my patients like I would want someone to talk to me. Each patient is a part of the team and has an important role. It’s very much a partnership.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Austin, please call Hamilton Physician Croup-Cardiology – 423-250-5864.
Erynn Richardson, FNP-C
Erynn Richardson, FNP-C, is an advanced practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology in Dalton, GA.
Alan Simeone, MD, FACS
Dr. Simeone is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Hamilton Medical Center and Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia, and Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute-Catoosa in Ringgold, Georgia.
He attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and completed his residency training in general surgery at Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and his residency in thoracic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
He also completed his fellowships in trauma and surgical critical care at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and cardiopulmonary transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Kristina Daly, FNP-C
Kristina Daly, FNP-C, is an advance-practice provider at Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology in Dalton, GA.
Kimberley Keel, NP-C, AGPCNP
Kimberley Keel, NP-C, is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology located in Dalton, GA.
Anna Harmon, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CCRN
George C. Leef, MD, FACC
Dr. George Leef is a non-invasive cardiologist at Hamilton Physician Group-Cardiology in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Leef attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, completed his residency training in internal medicine at Stanford University in Stanford, California, and his fellowship in cardiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
In his spare time, Dr. Leef enjoys playing classical piano. Dr. Leef’s patient care philosophy is based on serving as an advisor. “I see my role as understanding what the patient’s concerns are, why they’ve come to see me, and then providing my best guidance on how to address their problems.”