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	CCT Office News (August 18, 2011) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas has again successfully been recognized as an accredited practice by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL). Accreditation by the ICANL means that Cardiology Consultants of Texas has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts. The ICANL grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. Click here to read the full Press Release. (January 24, 2011) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas cardiologist Dr. Robert C. Stoler and the nursing staff were commended for their excellent care by a patient in an article appearing in the Dallas Morning News. Click here to read the Dallas Morning News article. (January 24, 2011) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas now offers its patients the option to pay their bill on-line through our website. This new bill pay function can be found by clicking here. (January 24, 2011) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas announces the launch of our Second Opinion Option program. This program allows patients, who can not visit us in person, the opportunity to seek a second opinion from one of our cardiologists regarding a treatment plan or diagnosis you may have recently received from your physician. Read more about this program here on our website. (January 16, 2011) PRESS RELEASE Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist, with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, is featured in a Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital video titled: Ask The Expert - Safety of Stents. You can view the video by clicking on this link or by clicking on the screen shot below. (November 16, 2010) PRESS RELEASE The following physicians at Cardiology Consultants of Texas have been named as Texas Monthly Super Doctors for 2010. Melissa M. Carry, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jay O. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiology Paul A. Grayburn, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jerrold M. Grodin, M.D. F.A.C.C., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Shyla Thomas High, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Stephen B. Johnston, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical, and Nuclear Cardiologist and Echocardiography John R. Schumacher, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Michael N. Sills, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist (Octiber 26, 2010) PRESS RELEASE Dr. Shyla Thomas High, a Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, appeared on Good Morning Texas to discuss, "Women and Heart Disease." Please click this link or the screen shot below to see the video courtesy of WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas. (May 7, 2010) PRESS RELEASE Dr. Jay O. Franklin, a Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, appeared on Good Morning Texas to discuss, "What is Atrial Fibrillation?." Please click this link or either of the screen shots below to see the video courtesy of WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas. (January 8, 2010) PRESS RELEASE Stephen B. Johnston, MD, Paul A. Grayburn, MD, James W. Choi, MD, and Tyson T. Schmidt, RDCS, with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, were contributing authors in a case study titled: Congenital pulmonic stenosis in a 77 year old woman successfully treated with percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty that appears in the 2010 issue of Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings. The case study can be read here. (November 11, 2009) PRESS RELEASE Photo by Jim Mahoney/ Dallas Morning News Photo Staff LTC. Dr. Jerrold M. Grodin, Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, Texas, served as this year's Grand Marshal in the Dallas Veteran's Day Parade. Dr. Grodin has proudly served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. (September 28, 2009) PRESS RELEASE Dr. James W. Choi, Clinical, Nuclear, and Interventional Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, TX received the "Challenging Case Award for Best Case" presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics September 21-25, 2009 in San Francisco CA. (August 2009) Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Melissa M. Carry, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography are named in D Magazine's "The Best Doctors In Dallas 2009" as two of the best cardiologists in Dallas, as chosen by their peers. In addition, Melissa M. Carry, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jay O. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiology Paul A. Grayburn, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jerrold M. Grodin, M.D. F.A.C.C., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Shyla Thomas High, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Stephen B. Johnston, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical, and Nuclear Cardiologist and Echocardiography John R. Schumacher, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Michael N. Sills, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist will be honored as Texas Super Doctors 2009 by Texas Monthly Magazine (June 25, 2009 Waxahachie) PRESS RELEASE Dr. John R. Schumacher, Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, TX participated in"It's A Guy Thing" which is a program hosted by Baylor Medical Center to bring awareness to men on the importance of annual checkups and preventative health measures. Dr. Schumacher spoke to the group of approximately 100 participants at Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie about heart disease and prevention. Please click here or on the photo below to read the full article from the Waxahachie Daily Light Newspaper . (February 24, 2009) PRESS RELEASE Dr. James W. Choi, Clinical, Nuclear, and Interventional Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, TX was featured in the January 2009 issue of Baylor Health magazine. Dr. Choi discusses the importance of learning the early warning signs of heart disease. Please Read the full article here Dr. James W. Choi (February 15, 2009) PRESS RELEASE *The Dallas Morning News* ran a story on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 about Dr. Jerrold Grodin, a cardiologist at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital who voluntarily joined the U.S. Army Reserves following the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01 in order to serve the men and women on active duty who protect our country. (Click Here To Read This Article) Dr. Jerrold Grodin was commissioned as a Major in the Medical Corp in December 2001 and has since served on active duty three times: twice in Iraq and once in Germany. He explained his patriotism and desire to serve our Nation and how the decision to serve was molded by his commitment to his children (one of which was in New York blocks from the World Trade Center); his family’s legacy (as they immigrated to the United States following the Holocaust) and his sincere admiration for the armed services. Dr. Jerrold Grodin (February 6, 2009) PRESS RELEASE Dr. Melissa Carry, a Cardiologist with Cardiology Consultants of Texas, appeared on Good Morning Texas to discuss, "Women and Heart Disease." Please click this link or either of the screen shots below to see the video courtesy of WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas. (September 2008) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, TX was granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL) for 2008. The laboratory is one of the first one thousand nuclear medicine laboratories in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to be so recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing. Read the full press release here. (September 2008) Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Melissa M. Carry, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography are named in D Magazine's "The Best Doctors In Dallas 2008" October issue as two of the best cardiologists in Dallas, as chosen by their peers. Melissa M. Carry, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jay O. Franklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiology Paul A. Grayburn, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Jerrold M. Grodin, M.D. F.A.C.C., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Shyla Thomas High, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Stephen B. Johnston, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical, and Nuclear Cardiologist and Echocardiography John R. Schumacher, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Michael N. Sills, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography Robert C. Stoler, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist will be honored as Texas Super Doctors 2008 in the November 2008 issue of Texas Monthly Magazine Cardiology Consultants of Texas is proud to announce the launch of our newest website: http://cctheart.mobi. This website is designed specifically for mobile devices such as your cell phone or hand held device. If your cell phone or mobile device has Internet access, you can see us on your mobile web. We are one of the first major clinics to launch a ".mobi" website for our patients. You can read about us, see physician profiles, contact any one of our five clinics through the "click-to-call" feature, find our office locations, and even access the "turn-by-turn" mapping feature so you can have driving directions to any one of our clinics from wherever you may be located. This new website is so high-tech, that you can have all these features plus a lot more all on your cell phone or mobile device with Internet access. Our goal is to always provide our patients with a way to contact us even if you are not at home or in front of a computer. We are now just a heartbeat away. http://cctheart.mobi Use This Website Address On Your Cell Phone or Mobile Device (February 2008) Dr. Shyla Thomas High is featured in the Plano Insider Newspaper in the Movers & Shakers section as an outstanding cardiologist in her community. She is also featured in the West Plano People Newspaper, and in the Greenville Herald Banner Newspaper for being named one of the Texas Super Doctors by Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Robert Stoler is featured in the Ennis Daily News for being honored as a Texas Super Doctor by Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Jerrold Grodin, and Dr. John Schumacher are featured in the Waxahachie Daily Light Newspaper for being named as Texas Super Doctors by Texas Monthly Magazine. Click each newspaper photo below to read the article. (February 2008) Over the years, the physicians and staff at Cardiology Consultants of Texas have touched the lives of many people, both patients and family members. This month we were honored by a patient to be entrusted with a highly regarded piece of Texas medical history. We have a genuine concern for our patients, and thank them when they honor us. (January 2008) Seven Cardiology Consultants of Texas physicians named to "Best Doctor" lists Front Row Seated- Dr. Paul Grayburn, Dr. Melissa Carry, Dr. Jerrold Grodin Back Row Standing - Dr. John Schumacher, Dr. Shyla Thomas High, Dr. Robert Stoler, and Dr, Jay Franklin have been recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine and D Magazine. Click Here to read the Press Release article. (August 2007) Dr. Jay O. Franklin, Dr. Paul A. Grayburn, Dr. Shyla Thomas High, and Dr. Robert C. Stoler will be honored as Texas Super Doctors 2007 in the December 2007 issue of Texas Monthly Magazine. (August 2007) Dr. Stephen B. Johnston was honored by Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, Texas, by appearing on the cover of the Summer 2007 copy of The Continuum. Dr. Johnston is highlighted in the article - Life and Death - How Cistercian doctors handle medicine's most difficult situations. Click here to read the article (December 2006) Cardiology Consultants of Texas announces the opening of the new Waxahachie clinic located accross the street from the hospital. The new address is: 1305 W. Jefferson, Suite 100 Waxahachie, Texas 75165 (November 2006) New forms have been added to the New Patients area. You can now obtain a Release of Medical Information Form and a Records Transfer Request Form on-line. The forms are fillable and can be faxed. (August 2006) Dr. Jerrold M. Grodin, F.A.C.C., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Robert C. Stoler, F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Melissa M. Carry, F.A.C.C., Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography are named in D Magazine's "The Best Doctors In Dallas 2006" October issue as three of the best cardiologists in Dallas as chosen by their peers. (July 27, 2006) PRESS RELEASE Cardiology Consultants of Texas, LLP located in Dallas, TX was granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL). The laboratory is one of the first one thousand echocardiography laboratories in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico to be so recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing. Read the full press release here. (June 2006) Our Waxahachie Clinic will be moving in December, 2006 to a new location located accross the street from the hospital. The new address will be: 1305 West Jefferson, Suite 100 Waxahachie, Texas 75165 (October 2005) Dr. Robert C. Stoler, Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist is accepted in the prestigious membership as a Fellow with The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). Cardiology Consultants Of Texas participates in Heart Health edition of Newsweek magazine October 3, 2005. See Our Group Ad (September 2005) Cardiology Consultants Of Texas maintains nuclear cardiology at it's highest level by adhearing to the voluntary high standards of ICANL (The Intersocietal Commission For The Accreditation Of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories). Our clinics are recognized for this achievement. (August 2005) New patients can print and fill out the Patient Information Sheet in advance from home. Patient Information Sheet (August 2005) Cardiology Consultants of Texas is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Paul A. Grayburn, Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography and Dr. Alan S. Donsky, Clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiology to the physician group. (March 2005) CCT announces the opening of our fifth and newest clinic in the city of Midlothian. The new clinic is located in the new Midlothian Health Care Center. (December 2005) CCT opens new larger clinic in Waxahachie. The new office is located in the same hospital complex as before. (November 2005) Two of our cardiologists, Dr. Jerrold M. Grodin, Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist and Dr. Melissa M. Carry, Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiography are named two of the best cardiologists in Dallas as chosen by their peers. (June 1, 2005) Cardiology Consultants of Texas is proud to announce the addition of Dr. James W. Choi, Clinical, Nuclear, and Interventional Cardiologist to the physician group. (August 15, 2003) Cardiology Consultants of Texas is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Karen K. Klatte, Clinical, and Nuclear Cardiologist and Echocardiography to the physician group. (November 19, 2002) NEW CLINIC OPENS AT THE JACK AND JANE HAMILTON HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL AT CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS, WE TAKE YOUR HEALTH TO HEART Cardiology Consultants of Texas is one of Texas' leading cardiology groups, and we are now based out of the new, state- of-the-art facility at the Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. We provide a broad range of care with highly trained subspecialists in all major areas of cardiology. Our physicians are routinely named to the list of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" as well as having been named to "America's Top Doctors" list. Members of our group have served as Chief and Assistant Chiefs of Cardiology at Baylor. We have many active research protocols that patients rnay be eligible for enrollment. These often include new techniques and devices currently unavailable to the general public. Our skilled staff is trained in a full range of cardiac invasive and non-invasive procedures. Office Care Electrocardiograms Echocardiography Evaluation and management of hypertension Stress Echocardiography Treadmill exercise stress testing 24 hour heart monitors Evaluation and management of heart valve disease Pacemaker Assessments Management of chest pain Testing for peripheral vascular disease Evaluation and management of palpitations Treatment of congestive heart failure Nuclear stress testing Management of abnormal heart rhythms Hospital Care Cardiac catheterization Balloon angioplasty and stents Pacemaker and defibrillator implantation Transesophageal echocardiography Catheter ablation Implantable heart monitors We strive to provide caring and efficient office consultations as well as intensive hospital care. At Cardiology Consultants of Texas, our goal is to provide you and your loved ones with the best cardiology care available anywhere. To learn more, ask your primary care physician about us, or make an appointment for a heart health check-up. (March 6, 2002) Dr. Jay O. Franklin Clinical Cardiologist and Electrophysiology, is currently conducting several clinical research trials. Details of his research, and how to qualify, can be found on the Research page of this site. The information contained in this web site is presented for information purposes only, and is not intended to substitute in any way a consultation with a physician or competent healthcare professional for medical diagnosis and/or treatment.