Our “Better Care” Philosophy
At Selma Heart Center, we believe patients deserve the highest standard of cardiovascular care and delivering on that promise requires a commitment to always do better. Our providers are trained at some of the nation’s leading medical institutions and are recognized for their clinical expertise, but what truly sets them apart is their dedication to continuously improving how care is delivered. This commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence is what we call Better Care.
Nuclear Cardiac Program Now Open
Selma Heart Center has opened our Nuclear Cardiac Program, expanding access to advanced heart imaging in Winchester.
Nuclear cardiology studies, including Cardiolite stress tests, help our cardiologists evaluate blood flow to the heart, assess function, and diagnose coronary artery disease—without requiring a hospital visit. Testing is performed on-site at our Winchester location, so patients can complete their cardiac workup in the same familiar setting as their other care.
This program continues a tradition that began when Selma opened the first private-practice nuclear cardiology lab in Winchester in 2000.
If your physician has recommended a nuclear stress test or you would like more information, please call 540-678-2847.
Accepting New Patients
At Selma Heart Center, compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand. Our board-certified cardiologists bring decades of experience and advanced technology together to deliver personalized, evidence-based care for a full range of heart conditions.
From preventive care and advanced diagnostics to complex treatment and long-term management, we are committed to supporting your heart health at every stage. We take the time to listen, answer your questions, and partner with you so you feel informed, confident, and cared for throughout your journey.
Your heart deserves expert care delivered with genuine compassion. At the Selma Heart Center, that’s exactly what you can expect.
Your heart. Our passion. A trusted partner in your cardiac care.
“Selma has a long tradition of delivering outstanding cardiac care, and I’m proud to have been part of that journey. The Selma Heart Center marks an exciting new chapter—one that builds on our legacy while advancing the way we care for patients through innovation, expertise, and a deep commitment to compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and their families. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and even more excited about what’s to come.”
Dr. Philip O'Donnell, MD, FACP
Our Services
- Preventive Cardiology
Counseling on lifestyle and genetic risks
- General Cardiology
Cardiology consultations, medication management
- Arrhythmia
Interdisciplinary A-Fib Clinic, pacemaker/defibrillator care and monitoring, cardioversion
- Heart Failure
Advanced Heart Failure Clinic for heart transplant and LVAD patients
- Vascular Clinic
Diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease and venous conditions
- Women’s Heart Health
Specialized focus on unique cardiovascular needs for women
Referrals
Our team is committed to coordinated care and timely communication with referring providers. We will contact your patient directly to schedule their appointment, provide a timely consultation summary, and keep you informed through ongoing communication.
Consider referral for patients experiencing or presenting with:
- Chest pain or suspected cardiac symptoms
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Known or suspected vascular disease
- Leg pain with walking (possible claudication)
- Abnormal cardiac testing or imaging results
- Cardiovascular risk evaluation
With your referral, please include:
- Patient demographics
- Progress notes
- Insurance information
Rakesh B. Saraiya, MD, FACC
Elizabeth Robinson, PA-C
Lawrence Wolfgang, PA-C
