MUSC Health Atlantic Cardiovascular Associates - Ladson

Laurie Thompson is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Saginaw Valley State University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toledo. Her clinical interests encompass pre and post procedural care as well as preventative medicine. Laurie is committed to fostering professional, compassionate, and transparent relationships with patients and their families. Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys spending time outdoors.

Dr. Landes grew up in Northern California. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree at Brandeis University she stayed in Boston, Massachusetts for her Doctorate of Medicine at Tufts University. She then relocated to Los Angeles, California and finished her residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She subsequently completed additional specialty cardiovascular fellowship training in Women's Heart Disease at the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center. After falling in love with the low country she moved to Charleston, South Carolina for fellowship in cardiology at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Emily Jordan is a certified Physician Assistant who has been practicing in South Carolina since 2023. She was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended Clemson University where she received her bachelor's degree in biological sciences. She then received her degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She was excited to move back to the lowcountry upon graduation and start her career in the field of cardiology. She looks forward to continuing to provide quality care to her patients in the Tricounty area.

Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Dr. Krainin earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of South Carolina and completed his residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. With longstanding ties to South Carolina and the Lowcountry, he is dedicated to delivering compassionate cardiovascular care to the community he calls home. Outside of work, he enjoys running, cycling, playing pickleball, and watching South Carolina Gamecocks football games. Dr. Krainin's clinical interests include comprehensive cardiac imaging, advanced echocardiography, and the evaluation and management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. He has a strong focus on preventive cardiology, including personalized strategies for weight management, risk-factor modification, and heart-healthy lifestyle planning. He also offers evidence-based alternatives for tobacco cessation and is committed to helping patients reduce cardiovascular risk through sustainable, individualized approaches. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Adult Echocardiography.

Dr. Kennedy has been a trusted cardiologist in private practice for over 26 years, providing comprehensive care in general cardiology, preventive cardiology, and interventional cardiology. His professional focus is on helping patients achieve optimal heart health through evidence-based treatment and preventive strategies. Married for 34 years, Dr. Kennedy values family and enjoys spending quality time with loved ones. Outside of medicine, he is passionate about the outdoors and loves hiking in national parks, finding inspiration and balance in nature.