Jordan Gales, M.D., specializes in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Gales completed a clinical cardiac electrophysiology and adult cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas, where he served as Chief Fellow and was named Outstanding Cardiology Fellow for the 2020–2023 academic years. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Duke University Hospitals, Durham, North Carolina and earned his doctor of medicine from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine CWRU, Cleveland, Ohio, graduating with honors and special qualifications in clinical research. Dr. Gales has Level II COCATS training in multiple key cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic modalities, including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and electrophysiology. His clinical interests include arrhythmia diagnosis and management, catheter ablation, device implantation, and advanced cardiac imaging. With a commitment to evidence-based care and a compassionate approach to patient health, Dr. Gales is excited to serve the community through Genesis Heart & Vascular Group.

Texas Heart Institute

Houston, Texas

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine CWRU

Cleveland, Ohio

Duke University Hospitals

Durham, North Carolina

Internal medicine

Cardiovascular disease

Meet Persey O. Bediako, M.D., with Genesis Heart & Vascular Group, specializing in general cardiology. Dr. Bediako completed a cardiovascular fellowship at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, and internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. He earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bediako holds board-certification in internal medicine, nuclear medicine and echocardiography. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians.

2022-2025 Maine Medical Center

2014-2018

University of Maryland Medical Center

2018-2022

University of Virginia Medical Center

Akanksha Thakkar, M.D., specializes in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thakkar brings a wealth of expertise in advanced cardiovascular care, including minimally invasive interventions and cutting-edge diagnostic techniques. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India, before completing her residency in internal medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. She furthered her training by completing fellowships in cardiovascular medicine at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Texas, and interventional cardiology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Thakkar is triple board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine, with additional certifications in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field.

Cardiovascular Medicine:

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas

Interventional Cardiology:

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital

Mumbai, India

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas

American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology

American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Medicine

National Board of Echocardiography: Echocardiography (ASCeXAM)

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology: Nuclear Cardiology

Surender Neravetla, M.D., joined the Genesis Heart & Vascular Group, specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery, bringing decades of expertise in providing advanced surgical care to Genesis. Dr. Neravetla earned his doctorate of medicine at Osmania Medical College and completed an internship in general surgery at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, India. He then completed extensive residency training in general surgery at The Jewish Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Neravetla furthered his specialized training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati. He holds a board certification in thoracic surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Neravetla’s extensive training, experience and leadership in cardiac surgery make him a trusted expert in the field, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for his patients.

Dr. Neravetla is accepting new patients at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute.

1968 - 1974 Osmania Medical College

1974 - 1976 Osmania Medical College

1976 - 1977 Interfaith Medical Center

1977 - 1981 Interfaith Medical Center

1981 - 1983 University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Thoracic Surgery

2016 - 2019 Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Josiah Bote, M.D., joined the Genesis Heart & Vascular Group, specializing in General Cardiology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts. He completed a Preventative Cardiology fellowship at Hartford Hospital. Dr.  Bote is Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Echocardiography. He has a certification in Nuclear Cardiology.

2019 - 2020 Hartford Hospital

2011 - 2016 University of Massachusetts Medical School

2016 - 2019 University of Massachusetts Medical School,2020 - 2023 University of Massachusetts Medical School

2014 - 2017 Wheeling Jesuit University

Nurse Practitioner