Catawba Valley Health System Adds New Electrophysiologist

Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) has welcomed Kashif Chaudhry, M.D. to Catawba Valley Cardiology. He is serving as the Director of Electrophysiology (EP) at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He previously served in the same role at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Chaudhry trained at the University of Maryland Medical Center and specializes in diagnosing and managing heart rhythm disorders and providing advanced treatment options for patients with complex cardiac conditions. He joins Patrick Whalen, MD in providing a full-time program with a dedicated state-of-the-art EP lab at Catawba Valley Medical Center’s new McCreary Heart Center.

“This is a critical addition to our cardiology program here at Catawba as we will now be able to serve our patients locally on a full-time basis,” said Chuck Scronce, Assistant Vice President of Clinical Support, which includes overseeing the medical center’s heart and vascular services. “Historically, there has been significant wait times to see an electrophysiologist; as a result, patients often travel out of town for more timely care. Dr. Chaudhry’s arrival allows us to continue to fulfill our mission of Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.”

Scronce further explained that an electrophysiologist is a heart specialist with a deep understanding of the heart’s electrical system. This is what makes a person’s heartbeat and circulate blood to the body. Normally, the heart beats in an orderly and efficient way. Electrical signals follow a normal pathway to make the heart pump again and again. When something goes wrong with the heart’s electrical impulses, a person may need to see an electrophysiologist to determine what’s happening in the heart and correct it.

Mariane Carna, President of Catawba Valley Medical Group, added, “We are committed to developing and investing in our cardiovascular program to ensure patients can remain in Catawba County for comprehensive cardiac care, and supporting our strategic vision of broadening specialty services within our footprint to meet our patients’ needs.”

Patients can be referred to Dr. Chaudhry through their primary care physician to Catawba Valley Cardiology. You can learn more about the McCreary Heart Center and the numerous treatment options for heart care at CatawbaHeart.com.