People in northeast Georgia now have more access to lifesaving heart care. Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery recently added experienced and renowned heart surgeons Richard Harvey, MD, and David Langford, MD, to its growing practice in Gainesville.
Dr. Harvey and Dr. Langford have practiced together for more than a decade. Before joining NGPG, they practiced in Macon at Piedmont Heart Institute and in Lawrenceville at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. Both are seasoned in performing a wide range of adult cardiac surgical procedures. Practicing with NGPG, they will be an integral part of Georgia Heart Institute, the comprehensive heart and vascular service line of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS).
Dr. Harvey has more than 30 years’ experience in medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi. He then completed a residency in General Surgery through Mercer University and a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. He is board-certified in Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Harvey specializes in mitral valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive surgery, surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), and aortic surgery.
“I am excited to join Northeast Georgia Physicians Group and build on the tradition of excellence that this practice has established,” said Dr. Harvey. “In partnership with Georgia Heart Institute, NGPG’s cardiothoracic surgeons have been at the forefront of innovation while maintaining a foundation of quality.”
Dr. Langford has practiced medicine for four decades. A native of Atlanta, he earned his medical degree from Emory University. He completed a residency in General Surgery through the University of Mississippi Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident; a residency in Vascular Surgery and a residency in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is board-certified in Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Langford specializes in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), aortic valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, and mitral valve repair and replacement.
“I have been impressed by the wealth of expertise and the range of cardiac services that NGHS provides,” says Dr. Langford. “I am happy to continue my partnership with Dr. Harvey and serve patients in this fast-growing part of Georgia.”
For more information about Dr. Harvey, visit ngpg.org/harvey. For more information about Dr. Langford, visit ngpg.org/langford. To learn more about the other surgeons of NGPG Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and the services they provide, visit ngpg.org/heart-surgery. To schedule an appointment, call 770-219-7099.
About NGPG
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) brings together over 700 talented physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and other clinical staff at more than 50 locations across north Georgia. As the state’s sixth-largest physician group, we always have a practice nearby to offer you expert care in more than 40 specialties. See the full list of specialties and locations – and meet our providers – at ngpg.org.
NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), a non-profit which serves more than 1 million people in 19 counties. As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s seven hospitals and dozens of other locations and practices across the region. Learn more at nghs.com.
About Georgia Heart Institute
Georgia Heart Institute is the most forward-thinking heart and vascular program in the state and includes one of the largest cardiology practices in the region, including more than 120 clinicians seeing patients at more than a dozen locations. With a multi-disciplinary team of experts treating nearly every type of heart and vascular disease and participating in leading national research, we’re providing advanced care that ensures lasting heart health for generations. Request an appointment and learn more at georgiaheartinstitute.org.
The experts of Georgia Heart Institute also form the core of the cardiac care team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s acute care hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest. It’s all part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a non-profit which serves more than 1 million people across the region. Learn more at nghs.com.
