Chapter Meeting for February 2026
Welcome Reception Friday
February 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Marriott Hotel | Arkansas Ballroom
Arrive early and join us for your best opportunity to meet and interact with our speakers,
exchange ideas, and reconnect
with colleagues from across Arkansas.
Scientific Sessions Saturday
February 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Marriott Hotel | Arkansas Ballroom
Saturday delivers a full day of high-impact education featuring an exceptional lineup of nationally and internationally recognized speakers—including
faculty traveling from Australia—covering timely, practice-relevant topics in cardiovascular care.
OUR 2026 SPEAKERS
Prash Sanders, MD
Dr. Prash Sanders is a Clinician-Scientist at the University of Adelaide, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. A widely published author, a recognized pioneer in cardiac electrophysiology, and a well-decorated physician, Dr. Sanders strives for the spread of knowledge in the field of cardiology. He takes special interest in heart rhythm disorders.
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Allan Klein, MD
Dr. Allan L. Klein is board certified in both internal and cardiovascular medicine, and director of several departments at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH, Dr. Klein is passionate about passionate about sharing his knowledge and making a difference in the everyday lives of his patients and students. He takes special interest in cardiovascular imaging.
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Srikanth Vallurupalli, MD
Dr. Srikanth Vallurupalli serves both as an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Care in the Division of Cardiology, and as a staff cardiologist at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System. He has been published well over 50 times, is dually certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular disease and takes special interest in the management of valvular heart disease.
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David Dobies, MD
Dr. David Dobies is an interventional cardiologist at Hot Springs Cardiology Associates in Hot Springs, AR, and has over 20 years of experience. He takes pride in a very hands-on approach with his patients and educates them thoroughly so that they may be truly involved in their treatment plans, rather than just being told what decisions will be made with their health. Dr. Dobies leads a heart failure clinic, and with his team of providers, has lowered admission rates from above average to 1%. He has been extensively published and takes a special interest in research.
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Nassir Marrouche, MD
Dr. Nassir Marrouche serves as a tenured professor at Tulane University, educating in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, and as the Director of the Tulane Heart & Vascular Institute. He is known, worldwide, as a highly accomplished electrophysiologist and innovator in treatment of atrial fibrillation. Having received education and the opportunity to educate in multiple countries and continents, Dr. Marrouche has developed a unique perspective on the field of cardiology and kickstarted a collaborative arrhythmia center that bridges the gap between research and care to improve the prediction, outcome, and even prevention of cardiovascular disease treatment.
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Lee R. Goldberg, MD
Dr. Lee Goldberg serves as a professor, the Medical Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Program, and as the Associate Chief Health Information Officer at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He takes special interest in the management and monitoring of heart failure and has made several innovations in the field to improve patient outcomes, alongside clinician effectiveness. He is very active in the ACC, having served on several committees and councils.
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