Elie Korban, M.D.
Elie Korban, M.D.
Dr. Korban, founder of Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee, is an interventional cardiologist. He received his medical training from American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Michigan State University’s Sparrow Hospital. He also completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Sparrow.
He is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare–Dyersburg Regional. He has also served on the staff of hospitals throughout the region, including Jackson-Madison County General, Vanderbilt University, Henderson County, Hardin County and Baptist Memorial in Union City.
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Cardiology
Professional Organizations:
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Society for Vascular Medicine and Biology
- Consolidated Medical Assembly of West Tennessee
- American Society of Echocardiography
- American Society of CT Angiography
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Lexington
Nirav Patel, M.D.
Nirav Patel, M.D.
Dr. Patel, an interventional cardiologist, is the CEO of our new Vaslab at our Dyersburg clinic location. He received his medical training from M S University of Baroda Medical College in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where he was also chief resident. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Medical College of Georgia and a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Maimonides Hospital Medical Center in New York.
His past work experience includes the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio and Piedmont Heart Institute in Atlanta. He also worked at the Washington County Regional Medical Center in Sandersville, Ga., Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Trinity Hospital of Augusta and the VA Medical Center in Augusta.
Board Certifications:
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- McKenzie
Naji Bourji, M.D.
Naji Bourji, M.D.
Dr. Bourji, an interventional cardiologist, received his medical training from Kuanas University of Medicine in Lithuania. He completed an internal medicine residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, followed by a fellowship in cardiology. He also completed an interventional cardiology fellowship with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
His volunteer experience includes treating patients in Beirut, Lebanon, at American University Hospital and Sahel General Hospital.
He was the chief resident at New York Methodist Hospital before joining Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee.
Board Certifications:
- Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Lexington
Simon Okewole, D.O.
Simon Okewole, D.O.
Dr. Okewole, an electrophysiologist and chief executive officer at Heart & Vascular Clinic of West Tennessee, earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J. He completed a cardiology fellowship at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Brown Mills, N.J., and an electrophysiology fellowship at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
His volunteer work includes serving as chief admitting physician in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, with the University of Miami-Medishare Haitian Relief Medical Volunteers. He also helped organize a teen mentorship program at St. Mary’s Family Respite Center in Philadelphia for the children and siblings of individuals affected by HIV.
Board Certification:
- Internal Medicine
Board Eligible
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Professional Organizations:
- American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine
- American Heart Association
- American College of Cardiology
- American College of Physicians
- Heart Rhythm Society
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Lexington
- Adamsville
- McKenzie
Norman K. Weinstein, M.D.
Norman K. Weinstein, M.D.
Dr. Weinstein, an interventional cardiologist, works at our Dyersburg clinic. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University, which is now Drexel University, in Philadelphia. He completed his internship at Hahnemann and his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. He also completed a fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Before joining the Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee, he worked at the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence/The Medical Institute in Mesa, Ariz. Before that, he worked for the Central Florida Heart Group in Ocala, Fla., and held privileges at Ocala Regional Medical Center, West Marion Community Hospital and Munroe Regional Medical Center. He also worked for other clinics, medical companies and government agencies in Arizona, Idaho, Florida and Illinois.
Dr. Weinstein was recently awarded West Tennessee Healthcare's P.R.O.F.I.C.E.N.T Award. The award is given on a quarterly basis based on positive patient feedback and stands for Physicians Recognized by Our patients For Improving Care and Identified as Exemplary, Notable, and Trustworthy.
Board Certifications:
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Interventional Cardiology
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Cardiology
- Society of Angiography and Interventions
- American College of Physicians
Location:
- Dyersburg
Dum Piawa, D.O.
Dum Piawa, D.O.
Dr. Piawa, an interventional cardiologist, joined Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee in 2017. He earned an associate degree in chemistry from Middlesex County College in New Jersey before earning his bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship and an interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine subspecialty fellowship at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey.
Before joining Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee, he saw patients at Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley, Virtua Hospital and Kennedy Hospital, all of which are in New Jersey. Before attending medical school, Dr. Piawa was a chemist at Georgia Pacific Resins.
Board Certifications:
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Cardiology
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- American Osteopathic Association
- American College of Osteopathic Internists
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
Kelvin Akhigbe, D.O.
Kelvin Akhigbe, D.O.
Dr. Akhigbe, an interventional cardiologist, joined Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee in 2017. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Houston Baptist University and his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California. He completed his residency at Wellington Regional Medical Center in Florida and a cardiovascular fellowship at Rowan University’s Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in New Jersey.
Before joining Heart & Vascular Center of West Tennessee, Dr. Akhigbe saw patients at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Virtua Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, all of which are in New Jersey.
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Palm Beach County Medical Society
- American College of Physicians
- American Osteopathic Association
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Adamsville
Holly Bennett Bunch, NP
Holly Bennett Bunch, NP
Holly Bennett Bunch, an adult nurse practitioner with a cardiovascular focus, earned her master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University. She is also a licensed registered nurse.
Board Certification:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Professional Organizations:
- American Nurses Association
- Tennessee Nurses Association
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Lexington
Shanna Wilkes, APRN-BC
Shanna Wilkes, APRN-BC
Shanna Wilkes, an adult nurse practitioner with a cardiovascular focus, earned her master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University. She has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She is also a licensed registered nurse.
Board Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
Professional Organizations:
- Tennessee Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
- The Center for American Nurses
Locations:
- Jackson
- Dyersburg
- Lexington
John Lanier, PA-C
John Lanier, PA-C
John Lanier, a licensed physician assistant, earned a master's degree in physician assistant studies from Bethel University and a bachelor's degree in biology from UT-Martin. He has an associate degree in biology from Dyersburg State Community College. He is also certified in Advance Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support.
Board Certification
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Professional Organizations:
- Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Location:
- Dyersburg
