Dr. Kimberly C. Atianzar is a physician specializing in interventional cardiology, focusing on advanced structural heart interventions and cardiovascular imaging.[cite: 2] Her active primary practice is located in Augusta, Georgia, though she is also publicly affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.[cite: 2] In her career, she has held prominent roles such as the Director of the Structural Heart Program, assisting in building catheter-based and minimally invasive cardiac care initiatives.
Dr. Atianzar completed her undergraduate education at UCLA.[cite: 2] She earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine.[cite: 2] Her extensive post-graduate medical training includes:[cite: 2]
Dr. Atianzar is board-certified in Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology.[cite: 2] Her primary clinical focus involves treating structural heart disease, which encompasses problems involving the heart's valves, chambers, and congenital anatomy, using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques rather than open-heart surgery.[cite: 2] Public physician directories also associate her with the treatment of congenital heart defects and patent foramen ovale (PFO).[cite: 2] While her federal provider record lists a primary practice address in Augusta, Georgia, she holds a California medical license and is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California.[cite: 2] Over the years, registry locations have also included Massachusetts, Washington, Montana, and Ohio, indicating a broad geographic footprint in her practice.[cite: 2]
Dr. Atianzar is a recognized advocate for women in cardiology, striving to mentor future fellows and support both female patients and clinicians in a highly technical and evolving medical field.[cite: 2] She has been a contributor to TCTMD's Fellows Forum.[cite: 2] In 2011, she received the American Heart Association's Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence.[cite: 2] Outside of her medical practice, she is known to speak four languages and has a personal connection to Hawaiian culture and hula dance.[cite: 2]