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Exceptional Care


For Your Heart

Care from world-class cardiologists


with advanced technology through


St. Mary's continuum of care.

Exceptional Care


For Your Heart

Care from world-class cardiologists


with advanced technology through


St. Mary's continuum of care.

Oconee Heart & Vascular Center is Your Local Heart Health Partner

Oconee Heart & Vascular Center is proud to provide high-quality cardiac and blood vessel care for patients across our region. From preventive services to emergency intervention to chronic disease management, we are here for you.

We embrace the Mission of St. Mary's to be a transforming and compassionate healing presence in our communities.

Locations in Athens, Oconee County, Lavonia, Monroe and Greensboro

We offer locations in Athens, Oconee County, Greensboro, Lavonia and Monroe, and are committed to delivering evidence-based care with dignity and reverence for each person we serve.

Exceptional Cardiologists

Our cardiologists and associate providers take a proactive, preventive approach to care, addressing problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, rhythm disorders, chest pain and heart failure.

Our providers will put you first at every stage of your healthcare journey. We want to be your partner for a better life.

Patrick Willis, M.D., Charles Neckman, M.D., Amit Shah, M.D., J.L. Dowling, M.D., Steven Lowman, M.D., John Layher, M.D., Erick Avelar, M.D., Clay Chappell, M.D., and Hiren Parel, M.D.

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  • Balloon Angioplasty & Stents

  • Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  • Cardio-Oncology Program

  • Congenital Heart Disease and Stroke

  • Coronary CT Angiography

  • Echocardiography

  • Electrophysiology Study

  • Evaluation & Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

  • Heart Attack Care

  • Heart Failure

  • Hypertension

  • ICD Implantation

  • Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing

  • Pacemaker Implantation

  • Women's Heart Health

  • Valve Therapy