Cardiology
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
The AdventHealth Hendersonville cardiology team is in an active growth phase under new medical leadership. The group combines a seasoned non-invasive physician with a newly arrived interventional medical director and two part-time cardiologists providing supplemental coverage while the program recruits its next full-time provider. The culture is collaborative, patient-focused, and highly regarded within the hospital community.
Eduardo Balcells, MD, FACC, FSCAI, ABVM
Medical Director of Cardiology | Interventional Cardiologist | Full-Time
Dr. Balcells joined AdventHealth Hendersonville in early 2024 to lead the development of the interventional cardiology program, including the upcoming cath lab. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and vascular medicine, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He brings nearly 30 years of experience, including interventional program development at multiple institutions across western North Carolina. Dr. Balcells leads physician-administration collaboration, service line development, and the clinical vision for how the team grows over the next five years.
Jeffrey M. Hardin, MD
Non-Invasive Cardiologist | Full-Time
Dr. Hardin is a long-tenured non-invasive cardiologist at AdventHealth Hendersonville with deep ties to the referring physician community. His panel is fully booked and patient demand continues to grow beyond current capacity.
Timothy Custer, MD
General Cardiologist | Full-Time (Starting November 2024)
Dr. Custer joins the group as a general cardiologist, further expanding the practice's capacity to serve the growing patient population across western North Carolina.
Danielle Boyce Saldaña, DO
General Cardiologist | Full-Time (Onboarded May 2024)
Dr. Saldaña joined the group in mid-2024 and brings additional general cardiology coverage to support the expanding service line.
Marc Levine, MD
Non-Invasive Cardiologist | PRN
Dr. Levine provides PRN coverage with 36 years of cardiology experience, including subspecialty focus in heart valve disorders. His role is expected to evolve as the full-time team builds out.
Eugene Dawson, DO
Non-Invasive Cardiologist | Part-Time (approximately 11 days/month)
Dr. Dawson provides supplemental coverage traveling from Charlotte. He has 36 years of experience in cardiovascular disease and supports the practice while the permanent full-time non-invasive position is filled.
Emily Cole, PA-C
Advanced Cardiology Physician Assistant
Emily Cole is a highly experienced advanced practice provider who previously served as the lead PA in Mission Hospital's transplant heart failure program. She brings subspecialty-level expertise in heart failure management and is a key clinical resource for the department's planned heart failure clinic development.
The cardiology program at AdventHealth Hendersonville operates a team-based care model where each physician is supported by a dedicated MA and RN. Additional support includes office management staff, device technicians, billing specialists, and exercise physiologists. The clinic has 8 exam rooms and modern cardiac rehabilitation facilities on-site.
Staff longevity is high, the environment is tightly knit, and the physician lounge and facility are consistently described as well-maintained and physician-friendly. Patient satisfaction scores are strong, and the hospital regularly receives unsolicited positive feedback from patients who specifically seek out this facility over competing options in the region.