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Joseph Tuma, M.D., is an interventional cardiologist and an expert in the field of coronary and structural interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular disease. Originally from Rushville, Neb., he received his medical training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. He went on to complete fellowship training programs in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha and The Iowa Heart Hospital at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tuma then completed advanced Interventional fellowship training in Structural Heart Interventions and Endovascular Therapy, also at Creighton University and Mercy Medical Center. As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Tuma specializes in the catheter-based treatment of cardiac and vascular patients, with a focus on new device therapies, the treatment of valvular and structural heart conditions, acute myocardial infarction and the management and treatment of peripheral arterial disease. He is a recognized expert in the field of radial artery access and interventions and has lectured and directed training courses both nationally and internationally. He is a pioneer in the field of radial access for peripheral arterial interventions. He also co-chaired the inaugural World Radial Blitz in New Delhi, India, in September 2010. He has directed similar training courses in Italy, Germany, Ireland and across the United States. Dr. Tuma has participated in the development of several cardiac and peripheral vascular interventional devices that are now commercially available and used for patient care on a routine basis. He has practiced in Rapid City, S.D., since 2007 and has introduced several new cardiac and vascular procedures to the patients of the Black Hills region. As the site principal investigator on multiple multi-center clinical trials, Dr. Tuma has participated in several important studies focusing on valvular and structural heart disease, coronary artery disease and interventional treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Focus areas • Catheter-based device therapy for valvular and structural heart disease • Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Arterial Therapy • Acute Myocardial Infarction • Catheter-based percutaneous ventricular assist devices Dedication to patient care Dr. Tuma is dedicated to evaluating new therapies for patient use as well as the development of new device technologies and adapting them to patient care. Additionally, he participates in a variety of training and educational programs for cardiology fellows and practicing physicians as a way of expanding access to new therapies for patients around the country. Dr. Tuma is committed to promoting excellence and innovation with a focus on optimizing outcomes and motivating change in order to create a positive patient care experience.

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Dr. Mungara is a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute. He received his medical degree from the University of Mysore in Karnataka, India. He completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics in Madison, WI. Dr. Mungara was named a Top Doc in Milwaukee in 2020. He received the 2004 Scholarship Achievement Award during his General Surgery Residency and the Distinction in Anatomy, Internal Medicine, & Surgery in 2001 and 1995 from the University of Mysore in Karnataka, India. He is a Member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Mungara has published papers on Temporary Total Artificial Heart for Destination Therapy and the Impact of Long-Term Continuous Flow on Endothelial and Microvascular Function in Heart Failure Patients Treated with a Left Ventricular Assist Device. Dr. Mungara is especially interested in beating heart surgery, mitral valve repairs, Afib surgery, complex aortic surgery, TAVR and lung cancer surgery. In his spare time he enjoys traveling with his family and spending time in nature.