Electrophysiology Center: Medical Leadership

Bengt Herweg, MD

Electrophysiology Director of Academics & Research
Professor and Cardiologist, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

Dr. Bengt Herweg is the Electrophysiology Director of Academics & Research. He also is a professor and cardiologist at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Herweg received his medical degree from Fachbereich Medizin, University of Essen and completed internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. He completed his training with cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology fellowships at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Herweg is board certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Herweg has published more than 125 peer-reviewed papers in multiple international medical journals. Herweg et al. authored a 2020 review of cardiac resynchronization and conduction system pacing entitled, “The evolution of cardiac resynchronization therapy and an introduction to conduction system pacing: a conceptual review,” and published by The European Society of Cardiology. It is considered to be among the most impactful publications of its kind in the field.

David Wilson, MD

Electrophysiology Section Chief and Medical Director, TGH Electrophysiology Center of Excellence
Director, Electrophysiology Laboratory
Medical Director, Lead Extraction & Management Program

Dr. David R Wilson is the Electrophysiology Section Chief and Medical Director of the TGH Electrophysiology Center of Excellence and a Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist in Tampa, Florida. He graduated with honors from University of South Florida College Of Medicine in 2006. Having more than 13 years of diverse experiences, especially in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Dr. David R Wilson affiliates with Tampa General Hospital, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists without joining any medical groups. Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Anant Kharod, MD

Electrophysiology Laboratory Medical Director,
TGH Electrophysiology Center of Excellence

Dr. Kharod is a board-certified physician and assistant professor of medicine at University of South Florida College of Medicine, with more than 9 years of experience. He completed fellowships in both cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology at University of South Florida College of medicine and affilates with Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Kharod was the recipient of the prestigious Gold Humanism award for exemplifying compassionate patient-centered care.

Cashawna Schlossnagle DNP, APRN, ANP-C

Lead APP Electrophysiology Center of Excellence
Electrophysiology Advanced Practice Provider

Laura Seils BSN, RN

Electrophysiology & Atrial Fibrillation Nurse Navigator