Jeffrey G. Tauth, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who has diagnosed and treated cardiovascular disease in Hot Springs, Arkansas for more than 30 years. His practice, Hot Springs Heart and Vascular, treats patients across central and western Arkansas, from those experiencing their first cardiac symptoms to those managing long-term care after a heart attack, stent, or bypass surgery.
Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty built around catheter-based procedures rather than medication management alone. It requires additional fellowship training beyond general cardiology, and it allows a physician to diagnose and treat many cardiovascular conditions in the same facility, without referring a patient elsewhere for a procedure. That distinction shapes how Dr. Tauth’s practice is structured, from the diagnostic equipment on-site to the surgical center he opened in 2026.
Training and Credentials
Dr. Tauth is a graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His training followed the full pathway required to practice interventional cardiology: a residency in internal medicine, a fellowship in general cardiology, and an additional fellowship specifically in interventional techniques, representing years of post-graduate training focused on cardiovascular disease before he ever treated a patient independently. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.), and he maintains his board certification in interventional cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Maintenance of Certification program.
Conditions Dr. Tauth Treats
Dr. Tauth’s practice covers four primary areas of cardiovascular disease, from initial evaluation through long-term management:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD): The largest share of Dr. Tauth’s patients fall into this category. Some are being evaluated for symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or angina for the first time. Others have documented CAD and are managing ongoing care after a prior heart attack, stenting procedure, or bypass surgery.
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD): The next most common condition treated at the practice. Dr. Tauth performs more peripheral vascular procedures than any other cardiologist in the Hot Springs area, and the practice’s treatment capabilities for PAD exceed what local hospitals currently offer.
- Heart rhythm disorders: Including atrial fibrillation, palpitations, and abnormally slow heart rates, treated with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and implantable cardiac monitors.
- Heart failure: A full diagnostic workup identifies the underlying cause, followed by a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s specific condition.
Diagnostic Testing Available In-Clinic
Hot Springs Heart and Vascular performs diagnostic testing on-site, including electrocardiograms, echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear cardiac imaging, carotid Doppler ultrasound, and vascular studies for PAD. Patients do not need a separate referral for imaging or testing at another facility.
When non-invasive testing suggests a closer look is needed, a cardiac catheterization provides a definitive picture of the coronary arteries. If a blockage requiring treatment is found, Dr. Tauth can often extend the same procedure to treat it in the same session, rather than scheduling a separate visit.
About the Vascular Center of Hot Springs
In April 2026, Dr. Tauth opened the Vascular Center of Hot Springs, an independent ambulatory surgical center and the first cardiovascular ASC in central Arkansas. Because the center operates as an extension of his own practice rather than a hospital-affiliated facility, Dr. Tauth is not confined by the constraints of corporate medicine and can select devices from multiple manufacturers on clinical grounds alone, choosing what fits each patient rather than what a single vendor contract allows. Patients are treated by the same physician who evaluated them, from consultation through recovery.
Procedures performed at the center include:
- Cardiac stenting
- Peripheral arterial stenting
- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Pacemaker implantation
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation
- Implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) implantation
Dr. Tauth performs more cardiac stent procedures than any other cardiologist in the Hot Springs area. The center is a smaller, more personalized setting than a typical hospital surgical unit, built around concierge-level care and attention to detail for patients and their families, and most patients are discharged the same day.
“Dr. Tauth placed a stent in my heart 11 yrs ago. He is an amazing cardiologist. I have worked in healthcare and know that when dealing with Medicare anything not worded perfectly can be considered fraud.certain insurances want you have a high rate of blockage to pay for a stent that it’s very dangerous to walk around waiting to reach what they deem enough to pay for(VA for instance). I won’t think about going to see another cardiologist. He truly a pioneer in his field. my stent placement went through my wrist and at the time mine was done, very few cardiologist were able to do it this way.”
Individual results may vary. Reviews reflect one person’s experience and are not typical of, or a guarantee of, any outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Tauth?
Many patients are referred by a primary care physician after abnormal test results or new symptoms, but a referral is not required to schedule an evaluation. Call the clinic directly to confirm what your insurance requires.
Can I get a same-day appointment?
Yes. Patients with active cardiac symptoms, such as new chest pain, palpitations, or worsening shortness of breath, are seen the same day they call. A staff member at the Hot Springs clinic answers the phone directly rather than routing the call through an automated system.
Will I need to go somewhere else for testing?
No. Echocardiograms, stress tests, nuclear cardiac imaging, and vascular studies are all performed in-clinic, so results are reviewed by Dr. Tauth directly rather than returning from an outside facility days later.
What if I need a procedure?
Procedures such as cardiac catheterization, stenting, angioplasty, and atherectomy are performed at the Vascular Center of Hot Springs, Dr. Tauth’s on-site surgical center. Most patients go home the same day.
Schedule an Evaluation with Dr. Tauth
Patients experiencing chest pain, leg pain while walking, palpitations, or unexplained shortness of breath can call Hot Springs Heart and Vascular directly at (501) 767-4278. A staff member answers the phone, and same-day appointments are available for patients with active symptoms.