Looking for an oblation Dr. Hello, I was diagnosed with AFIB in September2025. Although the medications are working: Bisopropol and Flecadine , I am considering ablation. I am located in the Toronto ( Canada) area . And does anyone have a recommendation for an oblationist in my area that has done thousands like Dr. Natale from one of the posts. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200712#msg-200712 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:56:54 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200770#msg-200770 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200770#msg-200770
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A couple of weeks ago I read that he operated on an Italian soccer manager ( Maurizio Sarri ) at the Policlinico Tor Vergata in Roma. I am making the assumption that he has moved to work in Rome. Perhaps not.?

TCAI, in Austin, was built for him, to his specs. He runs it. It isn't like he's just another staff EP. A number of years ago, I suggested a friend's husband go to Natale, as the husband had been to 3 EP's, including 2 at the local medical school & was given what I thought was poor advice (we live a few states away in the US). When they got to St. David's, a volunteer docent greeted them and asked where they were from. When they named the state, the docent said, you must be here to see that Italian doctor, people come from all over the world to see him.]]> GeorgeN AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:36:26 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200755#msg-200755 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200755#msg-200755 Carlorea AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:24:35 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200743#msg-200743 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200743#msg-200743 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:19:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200742#msg-200742 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200742#msg-200742 nonthumper AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:51:56 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200739#msg-200739 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200739#msg-200739 Carlorea AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:25:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200732#msg-200732 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200732#msg-200732 gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:00:17 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200727#msg-200727 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200727#msg-200727
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And does anyone have a recommendation for an oblationist in my area that has done thousands like Dr. Natale from one of the posts.

My "two cents" worth. Rather than look for someone who is as good and as experienced as Natale.......opt for Natale!!

I had a second ablation (flutter ablation) in March, followed by a Watchman installation and two TEE's last year. I live in Klein, Tx (Houston area), so was able to drive to Austin (2+ hour drive).....but all procedures required over-night stays. St Davids Hospital has discount rates with several hotels that are only a 15-20 minute drive from hotel to the lobby of the TCAI. Interestingly, we stay at The Drury Hotel, and have met other people at the hotel happy hour who were in Austin for Natale procedures. My EP cardiologist here and Natale are welll acquainted, and could have had the TEE's done my him.....however opted to go to the TCAI.

I understand that airtravel and rental car expenses are significant, however my experience with Natale and the entire TCAI procedure is "off scale". The professionalism, the expertise and the level of care are worth the expense.


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My EP in Victoria, BC, is excellent, but his reviews, the few I could find, maybe 15 in all, were somewhat negative. He received the Canadian Cardiology Association's prize in 2002 as the top candidate. He is brusque, matter of fact, busy, and pretty darned good.

I highlighted the explanation for his poor reviews. (But you knew that.)

Doctor review sites are just popularity contests where bedside manner is the only measure that matters. I've seen many examples of great doctors getting crap reviews and crap doctors getting great reviews, so I place no value on such sites.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:43:27 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200714#msg-200714 Re: Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200714#msg-200714
Okay, that's a bit facetious, but it's all factual. Maybe make some inquiries by cold calls to cardiology clinics and see if one or two names come up more often than others? I don't know if that approach has merit, or will even elicit a single name, but you have nothing to lose. Does your GP have his/her ear to the ground on that sorta stuff? Maybe that person knows of a couple of highly successful EPs.]]> gloaming AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:08:02 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200712#msg-200712 Looking for an oblation Dr. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,200712,200712#msg-200712 I am located in the Toronto ( Canada) area . And does anyone have a recommendation for an oblationist in my area that has done thousands like Dr. Natale from one of the posts.]]> Carlorea AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:30:52 +0000