Meet Our Cardiac Team
Our Heart Team includes cardiologists, cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, mid-level providers, and nurses who work as a team with you to offer outstanding heart care.
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Walter Surowiec, DO, FACS
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Specialties
- Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
Locations
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Memorial Physician Clinics
Heart Rhythm Clinic

B. Judson Colley III, MD, MPH
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Locations
Cardiology
Memorial Physician Clinics
Coast Cardiovascular Associates

Paul Mullen, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI
Invasive & Interventional Cardiologist
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
Locations

Antoine Rizk, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Invasive & Interventional Cardiologist
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiology
Locations
Memorial Interventional Cardiology

Wakkas Tayara, MD, FACP, FACC
Cardiologist
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
Locations
Memorial Physician Clinics
Coast Heart Institute

James Hardwick, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease
Locations
- Gulfport
- Gulfport (Orange Grove)
- Biloxi
- Diamondhead
Memorial Physician Clinics
Gulf Coast Heart

Michael Payment, MD, FACC
Cardiologist
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology