Athens, Ga. – Dr. Roop Dutta, a board-certified specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, is joining St. Mary’s Medical Group and Oconee Heart and Vascular Center (OHVC), effective Sept. 8, 2025. In partnership with longtime OHVC electrophysiologist Dr. Amit Shah, he will expand the electrophysiology services of OHVC and St. Mary’s Hospital. Cardiac electrophysiology – known as “EP” – is a specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating abnormal heart rhythms. Electrophysiologists study the electrical