We lead with heart

Expert Care Close to Home

Each year, thousands of patients trust their heart and vascular care to Northside Hospital Heart Institute (NHHI)
NHHI has more than 100 expert cardiovascular providers available at a moment’s notice, when moments matter most
More than 55 heart and vascular locations throughout metro Atlanta and north Georgia, with services across five hospital locations, all providing the unparalleled Northside Hospital experience

Comprehensive Care Within A Single System

From preventative care to complex procedures, NHHI can take care of your every need with subspecialized experts trained in:

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Surgery
Cardio-Obstetrics
Cardio-Oncology
Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Cardiovascular Imaging
Cardiovascular Research
Center for Aortic Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Electrophysiology/Heart Rhythm Disorders
General Cardiology
Heart Failure Therapy
Interventional Cardiology
Structural Heart & Valvular Care
Vascular Surgery

Awards and Accolades

Silver Award for ECMO, ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) Pathway to Excellence
All five hospitals are designated as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers by Georgia Department of Public Health.
All five NHHI hospitals received the American Heart Association Gold or Silver recognition for severe heart attack care.
Northside Hospital Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth received the Women’s Choice Award for the best hospitals for heart care in Georgia.
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accredited in Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Peripheral Vascular testing and Nuclear Cardiology
Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for Intensive Care Unit at Northside Hospital Gwinnett.
Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence.

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Programs & Treatments

General Cardiology

From congenital heart defects to the most complex cardiovascular conditions, experienced heart specialists at Northside Hospital help you control your heart health.

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Interventional Cardiology

At Northside Hospital Heart Institute, interventional cardiologists use advanced diagnostic procedures with minimally invasive techniques to treat the most complex heart conditions.

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Cardiac Surgery

As leaders in robot-assisted minimally invasive cardiac surgery, our team at Northside Hospital Heart Institute has the specialized surgical expertise to improve your heart health.

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Electrophysiology/Heart Rhythm Disorders

Our team of physicians provides consultative, diagnostic and disease management services for patients with heart rhythm issues.

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Meet Our Team

Cardiac Surgery

Azad Salar Karim, MD Specialties: Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

4.9 out of 5 (45 ratings)

Lourens Johan Willekes, MD Specialties: Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Alan Daniel Winston, MD Specialties: Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

4.8 out of 5 (114 ratings)

James Alan Wolfe, MD Specialties: Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

4.9 out of 5 (35 ratings)

David Samuel Zapata, MD Specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery

In the News

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Patient Story

Jay’s story: Lifesaving heart surgery at Northside

For years, I was told I had a heart murmur. It never meant much to me. At 61, I figured my constant fatigue was just part of aging and being overweight...

Cardiology

Eron's story: Surviving a thoracic aneurysm

I first noticed symptoms on the afternoon of Sunday, March 30. I felt chest pressure radiating into my neck, along with high blood pressure...

The scariest moment of her life and the doctor who saved her

Kinyetta Campbell shares her journey from the fear and shock of a heart attack to the healing support she received at Northside Hospital Heart Institute.

As Kinyetta faced one of the scariest moments of her life, the calming presence of Dr. Allison Dupont, a cardiologist at Northside Hospital Gwinnett, gave her the strength to trust and believe in her care.

Kinyetta recalls the life-changing moment when Dr. Dupont entered her emergency room, grabbed her hand, and said, "I'm the doctor. You can trust me." This simple yet profound gesture helped Kinyetta feel safe in the hands of one of the best cardiologists in Georgia, as a nurse had previously reassured her, "You are in the best place you can be right now."

Kinyetta's Story

Heart & Vascular Care News

Heart Care News is a quarterly clinical newsletter published by Northside Hospital Heart Institute. Each issue highlights various aspects of cardiovascular care at Northside, including new technology, recent expansions in services, research and clinical trial updates, upcoming educational and community events, as well as physician commentary reflecting on national cardiology news and conferences.

NHHI Heart Care News Archive

NHHI Heart Care News
Fall 2025 | Vol. 4, Issue 3

Research Excellence

Led by Cindy L. Grines MD, MSCAI, FACC, Chief Scientific Officer, Northside Hospital Heart Institute participates in clinical trials (medical research studies) to improve how we prevent, diagnose, and treat heart disease. These trials help advance medical treatment while giving participating patients an opportunity to receive novel therapies that otherwise would not currently be available.

"Research allows physicians to interact with experts across the globe, and to be among the first to know about new breakthroughs, rather than waiting years for written quidelines to be updated. It is essential for continuing to provide up to date and cutting edge CV care to our patients. Participation in research trials has been proven to improve patient outcomes."