
Isida Byku, MD
Structural Heart Disease Cardiology
Highlights
Languages
- Spanish
- German
- Turkish
- Italian
- Albanian
- English
About Isida Byku
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Emory University Hospital Midtown; Director, Structural Heart and Valve Fellowship Program
Year Started Practicing
2018
About the Provider
Dr. Byku attended Dowling College for undergraduate studies and received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. She completed internship and residency training in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins hospital, followed by general cardiology training at the University of Chicago. She then came to Emory for a 2 year advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology and structural heart and valve disease, upon completion of which she joined as faculty.
Dr. Byku's areas of expertise include coronary intervention and transcatheter therapies for treatment of structural heart and valve disease.
Dr. Byku believes in engaging in shared decision making with patients, and empowering every individual to optimize their cardiovascular health via both invasive and non-invasive means.
She is passionate about the rapid advancements in the field of transcatheter treatment for structural heart and valve disease and is enthusiastic to be a member of the cutting edge team at Emory Healthcare.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Interpretive Services
Academic Profile
Locations
- Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus
- 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-686-7878
- Emory at Belmont
- 1060 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Ste 100, Smyrna, GA 30080
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- phone: 404-778-6540
- Emory Heart & Vascular at East Cobb
- 137 Johnson Ferry Road, Ste 1200, Marietta, GA 30068
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- phone: 404-251-1900
- Emory at LaGrange - Smith Street
- 303 Smith Street, Fl 2, Lagrange, GA 30240
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- phone: 706-882-8831
- Emory at Peachtree City - Heart & Vascular
- 101 World Drive, Ste 125, Peachtree City, GA 30269
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-251-2850
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 2019
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, MD, 2018
- Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease, 2017
- Residency: John Hopkins Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2014
- Medical Education: Dartmouth Medical School, MD, 2011
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
187 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Byku caring smart and explains well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
My care provider explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Very informative, not rushing took all the time with us that we needed! Thanks
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
I didn't like the doctor attitude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Good communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
I was very impressed with the discussion I had with Dr. Byku. She was very detailed and presenting me the opportunity to see my test results as we discussed my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
When you are happy with who is taking care of you, then you share and I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
She even showed me the pictures of my beating heart so I could understand which arteries have a partial block and how they have imporoved since myvalve replafement. She allso explained her concerns going forward and what still needs to be done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Byku and her team are excellent. I have already recommended them to a friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr Byku is the best !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Good experience
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Like I stated before she was an hour late
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Byku was amazing! She answered all of our questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr Buku and Dr Salem were thorough and professional. I have confidence in the care they are providing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr. Byku is great! She always presents options and reasons for choosing those options. I've had several procedures with her and wouldn't want any other structural doctor.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Would not recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Found a problem other doctors have missed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent communication with doctor.Explained everything clearly.I was very comfortable and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Dr Byku was very good at explaining every aspect of proposed procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
All my visits have been helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
All family very impressed as family was able to question and Dr. BYKU and other physician answered also. We felt Dr BYKU and Dr. D'Souza did excellent job. We left feeling we were in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Dr. Byku is caring and understanding of my concerns and reluctance to have open heart surgery if blood transfusions are required.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
I love Dr. Byku and her entire staff! She has performed several procedures for me and she is always honest but caring in every contact that we have. I don't like going to the doctor but I always look forward to visiting Dr. Byku!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Their great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Drs..Baku and Murphy were excellent in explaining all procedures. Liked them both.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Dr. Byku and her team are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
So good and impressive that I wish she was my cardiologist!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
The team that met us in the room was excellent. From student , resident , doctors , valve coordinators and research folks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2024
I am very impressed with Dr Byku's abilities and her manner, and the way she treats me. I know I can ask anything and will get a straight answer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr. Byku is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
The doctors were caring and made me felt so welcome. I'm from out of town and they was so compassionate and explained everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr Buka spent more than enough time explaining everything to me, very clearly in depth and concerning manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Dr byku is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever seen and I have a very complex health issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr Byku is a wonderful doctor who is extremely skilled at her craft.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
Everyone there was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Doctor was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr Byku's team is top notch!!!!!!y
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2024
Dr. Byku is great. I have the highest confidence in her as my Cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Emory is always our first choice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Was very good in discussing diagnosis and procedure to fix problem.
