Cardiology
Cardiology Services at Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic
At the Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic, our cardiovascular team is committed to delivering advanced heart and vascular care close to home. We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term management for a wide range of cardiac and vascular conditions using the latest diagnostic and interventional technologies.
Our experienced specialists focus on patient-centered care with minimally invasive treatment options designed to improve recovery times, reduce complications, and enhance long-term heart health.
Comprehensive Cardiology Services
Preventative Heart Care
Preventative care services include evaluation and treatment for:
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
- Lifestyle & Heart Health Counseling
Diagnostic Testing
Our team offers advanced diagnostic testing to accurately evaluate heart and vascular conditions, including:
- Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Cardiac Ultrasound (Echocardiography)
- Stress Testing
These services help identify heart disease early and guide personalized treatment plans.
Interventional Cardiology Procedures
We provide minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures for the treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions, including:
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Stent Placement
- Plaque Modification Procedures
- Peripheral Arterial Interventions
- Peripheral Venous Interventions
- Pulmonary Embolism Thrombectomy
Our providers specialize in treating complex coronary lesions and advanced vascular disease. Many patients who have previously been told that open heart surgery was their only option may benefit from minimally invasive interventional procedures available at Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Our cardiac rehabilitation program provides medically supervised exercise, education, and support designed to help patients recover from heart-related events and procedures while improving overall cardiovascular health.
Medication Management & Follow-Up Care
We provide ongoing medication management and follow-up services to help patients effectively manage chronic heart conditions, reduce risk factors, and maintain long-term wellness.
Conditions We Treat
Our cardiology team diagnoses and treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including:
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Heart Failure
- Arrhythmias
- Hypertension
- High Cholesterol
Why Choose Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic?
At Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic, patients receive advanced cardiovascular care from a team with specialized training, extensive experience, and direct access to the resources of Magnolia Regional Health Center and the Magnolia Heart & Vascular Center.
Specialized Expertise
Our providers bring a unique combination of advanced interventional training and experience in treating both routine and highly complex cardiovascular conditions. From complex coronary lesions to advanced plaque modification techniques, our specialists offer treatment options that may help patients avoid open heart surgery whenever possible.
Dr. Sophia P. Thang has advanced training in specialized and complex interventional procedures from the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, while Dr. Paul M. Volansky provides extensive expertise in cath lab-based cardiovascular interventions and leadership in cardiac rehabilitation.
Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
We offer leading-edge, minimally invasive procedures for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and pulmonary embolism treatment. Our team specializes in complex interventional procedures designed to improve patient outcomes, reduce recovery times, and support long-term heart health.
Plaque modification procedures can improve blood flow, optimize stent placement, and contribute to better long-term cardiovascular outcomes for patients with difficult or heavily calcified blockages.
Access to Comprehensive Heart & Vascular Care
As part of Magnolia Regional Health Center and the Magnolia Heart & Vascular Center, our patients benefit from seamless coordination across multiple specialties. In addition to advanced cardiology services, patients also have access to cardiothoracic surgeons when surgical evaluation or treatment is needed.
This integrated approach allows patients to receive comprehensive heart and vascular care with coordinated treatment planning between interventional cardiologists, rehabilitation specialists, hospital services, and surgical teams.
Direct Access to Magnolia Regional Health Center
Our connection with Magnolia Regional Health Center provides patients with convenient access to hospital-based services, advanced imaging, diagnostic testing, cardiac rehabilitation, and coordinated inpatient and outpatient care. This collaboration helps ensure continuity of care throughout every stage of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Personalized, Long-Term Cardiovascular Care
We believe heart care extends beyond procedures alone. Our team works closely with each patient to provide comprehensive follow-up care, medication management, preventative services, and cardiac rehabilitation focused on improving quality of life and long-term cardiovascular wellness.
Conditions We Treat
Paul M. Volansky, DO, FACC
Dr. Volansky is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist with extensive training in cath lab-based procedures. He also serves as the Program Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Sophia P. Thang, DO
Dr. Thang completed advanced training at the prestigious Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York City and specializes in complex interventional cardiology procedures and plaque modification techniques for challenging coronary artery disease cases.
Kim Marlar, CNP
Kim Marlar, CNP, provides compassionate cardiovascular care focused on patient education, ongoing management, and long-term heart health support.
Advanced Heart Care Close to Home
Magnolia Heart & Lung Clinic combines advanced cardiovascular expertise with compassionate care to provide patients throughout the region with access to high-quality heart and vascular services without traveling far from home. Our goal is to help every patient achieve better heart health through prevention, early diagnosis, innovative treatment, and comprehensive follow-up care.