Sonny Achtchi, DO, FACC, a board-certified interventional and endovascular cardiologist, has joined Hamilton Physician Group – Cardiology.
A graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Achtchi completed fellowships in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Emory University. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is certified by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board of Echocardiology. He is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation.
“As early as I can remember, I wanted to be a physician,” Achtchi said. “You can feel good about everything you do every day if your heart’s in the right place.”
Achtchi grew up in Tallahassee, Fla., and attended Florida State University for his undergraduate degree.
He treats a range of heart-related issues, including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, arterial blockages and more.
“I’ll do anything I can to help you,” he said. “The most immediately rewarding part of my job is when somebody comes in really sick or in danger of dying and you’re able to turn that around and give them and their family that second shot.”
Outside of work, Achtchi enjoys spending time with his sons, lifting weights, cooking, traveling and playing music. At one point, he played in an Allman Brothers tribute band.
To make an appointment with Achtchi in the Dalton location, call 706-226-3434.