Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham

Our board-certified cardiologists specialize in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease.

Baran Aksut, MD

Baran Aksut, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Ascension St. Vincent's in Birmingham, Alabama specializing in heart catheterization and minimally invasive heart care. He performs procedures to restore blood flow to the heart. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns.

Hassan Alkhawam, MD, FACC

Dr. Alkahawm is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He undertook advanced training in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease to provide the community with access to the most updated technology and highest levels of care. Dr. Alkhawam practices all aspects of general cardiology and interventional cardiology. He has a specific interest in complex coronary interventions and structural/valvular heart disease. He believes in taking a true heart team approach to each patient to ensure the best possible outcome.

Alain Bouchard, MD 

Dr. Bouchard, is a doctor with St. Vincent's Birmingham, part of Ascension. Dr. Bouchard is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He provides quality and personalized care to patients with chest pain, heart failure and arrhythmia. Dr. Bouchard has a special interest in heart failure and hypertension. He provides cutting edge and minimally invasive cardiac therapies with the newest advanced treatment through clinical research.

Thomas Cawthon, MD 

Dr. Cawthon is a board certified doctor with Ascension St. Vincent's. Dr. Cawthon treats patient 18 years of age and older. He strives to treat his patients with a servant's heart approach, treating them as he would like to be treated. Dr. Cawthon has a special interest in complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusions and cardiac amyloidosis.

David E. Cox, MD, FACC

Dr. Cox is a doctor with St. Vincent's Health System, part of Ascension. Dr. Cox is board-certified in Interventional Cardiology. He provides collaborative and compassionate care to patients with coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, dysrhythmia, peripheral arterial disease and heart failure.Dr. Cox has a special interest in coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral arterial disease and advanced interventional cardiology therapies. He is committed to compassionate care of the patient's cardiovascular needs that incorporates the patient in a collaborative manner and keeps in mind their spiritual needs.

Christopher DeGroat, MD

Dr. DeGroat is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He provides personalized care for patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, valvular disease, coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease. He has a special interest in complex coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and acute coronary syndromes. Dr. DeGroat provides comprehensive heart care and helps promote life-long heart health for each patient, treating them as if treating his own family.

Munish K. Goyal, MD, FACC

Dr. Goyal is board-certified in Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology. He provides compassionate and professional care to patients over the age of 18. Dr. Goyal has a special interest in peripheral artery disease and coronary artery disease. He is committed to providing comprehensive care to his patients, treating them like family.

Ibrahim R. Hanna, MD

Ibrahim R. Hanna, MD, is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology at Ascension Alabama in Birmingham. He delivers non-surgical treatments to correct arrhythmias, irregular heart rhythms, and help prevent stroke. He specializes in managing chronic atrial fibrillation (AFib). Dr. Hanna starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns.

Benjamin R. Plaisance,MD, MPH, FACC

Dr. Plaisance is a doctor with St. Vincent's Health System, part of Ascension. Dr. Plaisance is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. He is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation and Level 3 eligible Cardiac CT. He provides individualized and personalized care to patients with a variety of conditions, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias. Dr. Plaisance has a special interest in hypertension, valvular heart disease, and risk factor modification both before and after heart disease develops. He provides cutting-edge,invasive and noninvasive cardiac therapies with a patient-centered focus.

Barry K. Rayburn, MD, FACC

Dr. Rayburn is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease/Advanced Heart Failure. He provides compassionate and personalized care to preventive and general cardiology patients . Dr. Rayburn has a special interest in pulmonary hypertension and advanced heart failure. He is committed to providing professional care to allow patients to maximize their quantity and quality of life.

Cristina N. Thurber, PA

Cristina N. Thurber, PA, is a physician assistant specializing in cardiology with Ascension Alabama in Birmingham. She takes the time to listen to understand you and your health to deliver a personalized, compassionate heart and vascular care plan.