Oconee Heart & Vascular Center on Oglethorpe Ave.
Phone & Address
1500 Oglethorpe, Suite 3700
Athens, GA 30606
Hours
John W. Layher, M.D. and L. Steven Lowman, M.D. joined forces with St. Mary’s Health Care System in April
of 2008 to create a cardiology practice that not only provides quality care, but also encompasses the
mission of St. Mary’s to provide specialty care with dignity and compassion.
Oconee Heart and Vascular Center was formed out of the desire to provide advanced cardiovascular care to
the patients of Northeast Georgia. With locations in Athens, Greensboro, Lavonia, and Monroe we are
committed to delivering quality heart and vascular services. Our expert cardiologist takes a proactive,
preventative approach to heart care, addressing problems such as high cholesterol and blood pressure
when detected and will put you first from prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuum of care for
those with heart disease. We work to partner with you on your healthcare journey.
Interested in becoming a patient of Oconee Heart and Vascular Center?
Providers
Patrick Willis, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Jamie Kerr, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Appointment Information
All patients are scheduled by appointment only. Although we make every effort to honor your appointment time, we hope
you understand emergencies arise. If there are delays, we will inform you as soon as possible. If you need to cancel
or reschedule an appointment, please do so as far in advance as possible.
If you are a new patient coming into our office, please arrive at your appointment 30 minutes early to allow for
completion of registration. You may fill these forms out online. If your insurance plan requires prior approval for
services, please be sure to obtain your referral before your visit. Please keep us updated with any changes to your
name, address, telephone number or insurance information in order to maintain accurate information in your medical
record.
At Oconee Heart our board-certified cardiologists are here to provide you with comprehensive care for
your cardiovascular health.
- Preventative Cardiovascular Care
- Women's Heart Health
- Treatment and Management of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Management of Heart Rhythm Disorders/Arrhythmias
- Heart Failure Management
- Post Heart Attack Care
- Cardiac Care and Cancer
- Evaluation and treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): What
is PAD? - Congenital
Heart Disease - Hypertension
Oconee Heart offers comprehensive screening and imaging to diagnose heart conditions and develop the
best treatment plan for you.
- Cardiac
Nuclear Stress Testing - Echocardiography
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Coronary
CT Angiography - Electrophysiology Studies
- Cardiac Monitors
(Holter & Event)
There are numerous ways to naturally prevent heart disease. Here are a few resources to help one
understand their risk of heart disease, and what to do to lower your possibility of heart
complications.
View all insurance plans acepted by St. Mary's Health Care System.