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Sovah’s October cardiology announcement lists a Danville contact
The October 5 provider notice names A. Bahjat Shahbandar and Christopher Rigney at its heart and vascular practice.
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The October announcement
Sovah Health’s October 5, 2026 notice introduced A. Bahjat Shahbandar, MD, FACC, and Christopher Rigney, PA, at Sovah Heart & Vascular – Danville.
Its account describes Shahbandar’s cardiology work and Rigney’s cardiovascular care, including patient education.
The contact in the notice
The provider listed 201 South Main Street, Suite 100, Danville, and the number 434-791-3009 for appointments. Its announcement said both providers were accepting new patients.
Readers should confirm present scheduling, referral arrangements and insurance participation with the practice. The dated announcement establishes neither a booking nor a particular wait time or payment obligation.
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Official provider notice dated October 5, 2026, retrieved October 19, 2026. Current scheduling, referrals and insurance participation were not independently verified.
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