Saint Luke’s team of electrophysiologists are leaders in cardiac care, offering the full range of treatment options from medication to surgery to leading-edge clinical trials.  

An electrophysiologist is a cardiologist who focuses on testing and treating problems involving irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias, and other conditions.

Saint Luke's electrophysiology program:

  • Implants more than 1,500 cardiac rhythm devices annually
  • Performs more than 800 electrophysiology studies and catheter ablations each year, including 450 left atrial ablation procedures
  • Leads the region in electrophysiology research providing access to advanced investigational treatments, like the Watchman® device
  • Developed a computerized protocol system to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest
  • Enhanced community awareness of sudden cardiac arrest through the Heart Safe Community Partnership

Contact us

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 816-751-8415.


CONDITIONS WE TREAT


TREATMENTS


PATIENT RESOURCES

  • Remote pacemaker and defibrillator monitoring
  • Pacemaker and defibrillator checks 
  • 3D mapping for electrophysiology studies
  • Explaining AFib video 

Providers

Michael J Giocondo, MD

Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Sanjaya K Gupta, MD

Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Alejandro Perez-Verdia, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology

Brian M Ramza, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology

Daniel A Steinhaus, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology

Alan P Wimmer, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology

Kelley A Gasperi, RN, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Erin E Gillitzer, RN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

Jamie D Parks, RN, DNP

Nurse Practitioner

Nearest Locations

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants

Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic

News

Feb. 28, 2025

Innovative Heart Failure Device Helps Lawrence Woman Return to Doing What She Loves

When Debbie O’Neal was diagnosed with heart failure at 75, she feared her life was ending. She was the same age that her mother had been when she died of heart disease.
Feb. 21, 2025

Health News You Can Use: New Advances for Atrial Fibrillation

This week we're talking with Dr. Sanjaya Gupta, cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, about the latest treatment options for this underdiagnosed heart condition.
Nov. 19, 2024

KSHB: Saint Luke's Leads Groundbreaking AFib Treatment

Dr. Sanjaya Gupta spoke to KSHB about pulsed field ablation, as well as the second Saint Luke's patient to undergo this innovative new procedure to treat AFib.
May. 21, 2024

Fierce Healthcare: Story Health and Saint Luke's Team Up for Virtual AFib Care Program

Fierce Healthcare talked to Dr. Sanjaya Gupta about the genesis of the new virtual health coaching and remote monitoring program for patients with atrial fibrillation.
May. 16, 2024

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Story Health Launch Comprehensive Digital Health Program to Support Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

The new, co-developed AFib program delivers holistic care that magnifies specialty providers’ ability to see more patients and improve their quality of life.
Feb. 9, 2024

Health News You Can Use: New Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

During Heart Month, we are talking about Afib, the recent changes in guidelines, and how Saint Luke’s is leading the way in innovative treatments for those who have Afib. 
Jan. 5, 2024

FDA Approves PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation System, a Novel Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute was the first in Kansas and Missouri, and one of only 27 US institutions, to participate in PULSED AF clinical trial.
Mar. 9, 2021

Epic: Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Return Home Nearly Two Days Sooner

Epic talked to Dr. Sanjaya Gupta about how Saint Luke's improved arrhythmic drug monitoring, shortening the length of stay by 38%.