Electrophysiology Expansion – New Team Members and New Lab

Written by W. Michael Kutayli, MD, Bryan Heart Electrophysiologist

2023 was a year of exponential growth for our Electrophysiology (EP) Team within Bryan Heart. We added two additional physicians, Dr. Peter Gallagher and Dr. Grant Wallace, as well as Jeff Dynek, PA-C.

With the expansion in our electrophysiology team, the need for increasing procedural or cath lab space was also necessary.  We are excited to announce the opening of our third, dedicated EP lab this month.  To date, Bryan Medical Center is currently the only facility in the state of Nebraska that has obtained American College of Cardiology accreditations for our Cardiac Cath Labs as well as Electrophysiology Labs.  These accreditations certify safe, efficient and effective care in the cath lab and EP setting by ensuring evidence-based practice is implemented before, during and after procedures.

In conjunction with new team members and additional lab space, we are also able to expand the types of procedures and areas of expertise for the care of our patients.

• New innovative service offerings and areas of expertise:
  • Conduction system pacing
  • Arrhythmias related to Congenital Heart Disease
  • Additional EP based Clinical Research studies
  • Dedicated EP hospital rounding service
• Continued areas of specialization for the entire Electrophysiology Physician group:
  • Atrial fibrillation and flutter management, including cardioversion, anti-arrhythmic therapy, and catheter ablation; as well as our dedicated Atrial Fibrillation Clinic (Bryan Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence)
  • Complex ablations by means of cryoablation and radiofrequency capabilities
  • Device implants – pacemakers (including leadless devices), defibrillators, loop recorders and left atrial appendage occlusion devices
  • Low radiation dose during ablations and device implants
  • Sub-cutaneous ICD implants

As always, Bryan Heart remains committed to partnering with you for the care of your patients. For questions specific to rhythm management, device implants or procedural options please reach out to our Bryan Heart Electrophysiology Department at 402-483-3333.