3rd Annual Virginia Statewide Advanced Heart Failure Symposium

Commonwealth of Virginia

Welcome

The Commonwealth of Virginia is host to four outstanding heart transplant programs for those in need of surgical treatment for advanced heart failure. However, before they even get to the point of transplantation, their heart condition takes them on a medical journey.

Inova, Sentara, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and other local specialists have joined together to bring you the latest information and data on Heart Failure. Please join us at The Richmond Marriott (500 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219) on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 to learn more from providers on the latest management and treatments for heart failure.

Registration is required to attend. Breakfast, lunch, and parking will be provided to all registrants. We will be offering continued education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers, making this a great opportunity to meet and network with your colleagues from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We look forward to seeing you all there! 

Consortium Panel

Dr. Mirnela Byku

Dr. Mirnela Byku

UVA
Heart Failure Cardiology

Dr. Mirnela Byku

Dr. Mirnela Byku

UVA
Heart Failure Cardiology

Charlottesville, VA

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Dr. Josue Chery

Dr. Josue Chery

VCU
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Josue Chery

Dr. Josue Chery

VCU
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Richmond, VA

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Dr. Jamie Kennedy

Dr. Jamie Kennedy

Inova
Heart Failure Cardiology

Dr. Jamie Kennedy

Dr. Jamie Kennedy

Inova
Heart Failure Cardiology

Fairfax, Virginia

Email: jamie.kennedy@inova.org

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Dr. Melissa Smallfield

Dr. Melissa Smallfield

VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology

Dr. Melissa Smallfield

Dr. Melissa Smallfield

VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology

Internal Medicine

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Dr. Krishnasree Rao

Dr. Krishnasree Rao

VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology

Dr. Krishnasree Rao

Dr. Krishnasree Rao

VCU
Heart Failure Cardiology

Richmond, VA

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Dr. Leora Yarboro

Dr. Leora Yarboro

UVA
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Leora Yarboro

Dr. Leora Yarboro

UVA
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Dr. Amin Yehya

Dr. Amin Yehya

Sentara
Heart Failure Cardiology

Dr. Amin Yehya

Dr. Amin Yehya

Sentara
Heart Failure Cardiology

Norfolk, Virginia

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