HOUMA— Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) welcomes Dr. Amit Patel, interventional cardiologist, to its Zachary practice located at 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000.

Dr. Patel joins Dr. Satish Gadi, who recently joined the team in August, along with Dr. Deepak Thekkoott and Dr. Charles Thompson to provide compassionate cardiovascular care to the Zachary community.

Dr. Patel completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Pramukh Swami Medical College in India. He began his post-graduate training at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York where he also completed his internal medicine residency. Additionally, Dr. Patel received his cardiovascular medicine fellowship and his interventional cardiology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Patel is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. He is a member of many professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association and the Indian Medical Council.

To schedule an appointment with one of our cardiologists, please call (225) 654-1559, toll free at (877) 654-1550 or visit the CIS Zachary clinic.

CIS is one of the most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and circulatory medicine. With a team of nearly 450 dedicated team members, CIS serves communities throughout Louisiana, as well as national and international patients, at its 10 clinics. CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 27 years of service to south Louisiana. For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.cardio.com/" www.cardio.com. Also, visit Cardiovascular Institute of the South on Facebook and Twitter to find the latest educational information and company updates.