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Michael Healy, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in interventional and structural cardiology. His areas of expertise include state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures for the treatment of coronary and valvular heart disease.

Dr. Healy earned his medical degree with honors from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Healy then completed interventional cardiology fellowship at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, followed by advanced training in structural heart, peripheral vascular, and complex coronary interventions. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, vascular interpretation, and cardiac CT.

Prior to being recruited to COR Healthcare, Dr. Healy worked as an interventional cardiologist at Scripps Clinic where he was part of the teaching faculty of the fellowship training program. Dr. Healy prides himself on providing evidence-based, cutting-edge care to his patients and has been a co-investigator in several clinical trials for novel interventional device technologies.

Dr. Healy enjoys getting to know his patients and focuses on all aspects of their lives in order to personalize their treatment plans. During visits, he prioritizes educating patients with the goal of empowering them to make the best decisions regarding their unique heart condition, while also coaching them back to maximal health.

During his free time, Dr. Healy enjoys spending quality time with his family and traveling abroad. He is also an avid long-distance runner.

Board Certifications

• Internal Medicine
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Endovascular Medicine
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• Chandler Regional Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
• Banner Estrella Medical Center
• Banner Desert Medical Center
• Cardiac Cath Lab of Phoenix
• Abrazo Hospital
• Arizona Heart Hospital
• Promise Hospital of Phoenix

Zaher Akkad, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, with four locations in Phoenix, Maricopa, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Akkad holds multiple board certifications, including internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, as well as Endovascular Medicine.

Dr. Akkad was trained at Wayne State University-affiliated hospitals in Detroit, Michigan. Before joining Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, Dr. Akkad was an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Wayne State University. During this time, he was the Interim Director of the Echocardiography Lab. 

He has published multiple textbook chapters in the fields of cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and congestive heart failure.

Dr. Akkad’s clinical skills are outstanding. He is a multi-talented cardiologist, he is experienced in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, transesophageal echo, and nuclear cardiology. He is a fully-trained interventional cardiologist with superb skills in all aspects of cardiac Catheterization and stents also endovascular, carotid and peripheral interventions as well as pacemaker implantation. He is experienced in Structural Cardiac interventions including TAVR and  Watchman procedures. 

Dr. Akkad is very compassionate and has exceptional patient skills. His philosophy is to treat his patients as if they are family and provides prompt, cutting-edge, and evidence-based treatments. He is currently accepting new patients and eager to help them get healthy as soon as possible. Please check the testimonials from some of our patients below.  On behalf of Dr. Akkad and his team, we look forward to taking care of you.

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Kishlay Anand, MD, MS, FHRS, is a founding partner of AZ Cardiology, which has locations in Peoria, Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, and Prescott Valley. He is also a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist with over 15 years of experience. He is dedicated to advancing the field of cardiology, having contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and delivered research presentations at both national and international conferences. Dr. Anand's commitment to patient care and innovation is matched by his entrepreneurial spirit, as seen through his leadership in voluntary health initiatives.

Dr. Anand graduated from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India. He furthered his education by earning a master's degree in epidemiology from Columbia University in New York. Dr. Anand completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Creighton University in Nebraska, followed by specialized training in cardiac electrophysiology at the University of California, San Diego.

With a focus on cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Anand specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. His expertise extends beyond clinical care, as he has made significant contributions to health awareness and patient welfare through his work with Prayatna, a voluntary organization. Dr. Anand's dedication to improving patient outcomes is evident in both his clinical work and his passion for advancing the field of cardiology.

Dr. Divyashree Varma is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist based in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has been in practice since 2020. Born in India and raised in New Delhi, Dr. Varma completed her medical education at Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, graduating as Valedictorian with honors in all subjects.

She moved to the United States for advanced training, completing her Internal Medicine residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, followed by a Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at UT San Antonio. She then pursued subspecialty training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan.

Dr. Varma specializes in the full spectrum of cardiac electrophysiology, including complex catheter ablations, cardiac device implantation, left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), and the diagnosis and management of channelopathies and genetic arrhythmia disorders. Her professional interests focus on patient-centered clinical care and clinical research aimed at advancing treatments for cardiac arrhythmias. Outside of medicine, Dr. Varma enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She also enjoys cooking and gardening.

Arash Aghel, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates in Los Angeles. He sees patients at the Torrance, California office where he specializes in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart, and peripheral vascular interventions.

Dr. Aghel earned his medical degree from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran before moving to Cleveland for his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University.  He then moved to Colorado and completed 2 additional years of training in interventional cardiology and advanced structural and vascular interventions at the University of Colorado in Denver.

Dr. Aghel joins COR Healthcare Medical Associates from Colorado where he was busy practicing interventional cardiology for the past 7 years. He treats the entire scope of cardiac disease including complex coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and peripheral vascular intervention with a focus on limb salvage/preservation.

He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, vascular interpretation, and endovascular medicine.

Dr. Aghel is fluent in English and Farsi.

Outside of work, Dr. Aghel enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two daughters.

Brenton Bauer, MD, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare in Los Angeles. He sees patients at the Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo offices in addition to the cardiology department at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.  He specializes in general cardiology, cardio-oncology, and advanced cardiac imaging.

Dr. Bauer completed his medical education and advanced training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition to earning his Doctor of Medicine with honors, Dr. Bauer completed an internal medicine internship and residency, serving as chief resident, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship serving as chief fellow. He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to subspecialty boards of Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Bauer has written extensively for medical journals and other publications.

An award-winning physician, Dr. Bauer has been named to the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) national conference program faculty, as an ACC National FIT (Fellows in Training) Jeopardy Competition finalist, as a finalist for the UCLA Most Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award, and won the best poster presentation in congenital heart disease at the American College of Cardiology’s 2015 conference, among others.

In his leisure time, Dr. Bauer loves traveling the world with his wife and junior high sweetheart.  They particularly enjoy experiencing different cultures, trying amazing food, and learning different languages (to which he is fluent in English and Spanish and working on others including Italian). 

Wilson Kwan, MD, MS, is a board-certified internist and cardiologist at COR Healthcare Medical Associates. He specializes in general cardiology and advanced imaging. 

Dr. Kwan earned his medical doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at LAC+USC Medical Center / Keck Hospital of USC. 

He has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, in addition to subspecialty boards of Echocardiography, Cardiovascular CT, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Kwan has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in medical and basic science journals as well as contributed to several book chapters. 

Dr. Kwan is fluent in English and Mandarin and proficient in conversational Spanish. 

A SoCal native, Dr. Kwan enjoys fishing, tennis, and gardening. He is also an avid traveler and aspiring home chef.

Sagar Patel, MD, is a general cardiologist at COR Medical Associates. He specializes in non-invasive cardiology and advanced imaging.

Dr. Patel earned his medical doctorate at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He completed his internal medicine residency at LAC+USC Medical Center/Keck Hospital of USC and his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Adult Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Nuclear Medicine, and is board-eligible in Cardiology.

He has clinical interest in preventative cardiology, cholesterol management, hypertension, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and coronary artery disease.

As a southern California native, Dr. Patel is a huge fan of LA sports teams. He is an avid traveler, including exploring new national parks. He also enjoys live music and regularly attends concerts. He is proficient in Spanish.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants is a cardiology practice serving patients of all walks of life across North Palm Beach County. Located in Atlantis, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Jupiter, Florida, the practice offers advanced testing and diagnostic services as well as a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments for cardiovascular conditions. The team sums up their approach with the three C’s: comprehensive, compassion, and cardiology.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants works hard to diagnose patients accurately and give them as much information as possible about their condition. They perform cardiology consultations and help patients interpret the results of tests like electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiography, blood tests, stress tests, and more. They also help patients use their results to make valuable changes to their lifestyle and routine. 

After diagnostics and testing, the team at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants can provide the treatment, follow-ups, or long-term management you need for your condition. They frequently help patients treat or manage atrial fibrillation and other forms of arrhythmia, varicose veins and valve disorders, coronary artery disease, and many types of heart disease.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants conveniently offers many different treatments using the latest available information and techniques. The practice is also affiliated with many hospitals in the region. Depending on the diagnosis and the individual patient’s needs, the expert cardiologists may recommend and perform cardiac catheterization for diagnosis or treatment, angioplasty, aneurysm repair, laser atherectomy, device implantation, sclerotherapy, and more. In many cases, they can treat patients effectively with suggested lifestyle changes or short-term medications alone. 

With same-day visits available, patients don’t have to wait to get high-quality care for the health of their heart and blood vessels. For a cardiology consultation, call Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants or use the online booking tool today.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants is a cardiology practice serving patients of all walks of life across North Palm Beach County. Located in Atlantis, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Jupiter, Florida, the practice offers advanced testing and diagnostic services as well as a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatments for cardiovascular conditions. The team sums up their approach with the three C’s: comprehensive, compassion, and cardiology.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants works hard to diagnose patients accurately and give them as much information as possible about their condition. They perform cardiology consultations and help patients interpret the results of tests like electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiography, blood tests, stress tests, and more. They also help patients use their results to make valuable changes to their lifestyle and routine. 

After diagnostics and testing, the team at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants can provide the treatment, follow-ups, or long-term management you need for your condition. They frequently help patients treat or manage atrial fibrillation and other forms of arrhythmia, varicose veins and valve disorders, coronary artery disease, and many types of heart disease.

Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants conveniently offers many different treatments using the latest available information and techniques. The practice is also affiliated with many hospitals in the region. Depending on the diagnosis and the individual patient’s needs, the expert cardiologists may recommend and perform cardiac catheterization for diagnosis or treatment, angioplasty, aneurysm repair, laser atherectomy, device implantation, sclerotherapy, and more. In many cases, they can treat patients effectively with suggested lifestyle changes or short-term medications alone. 

With same-day visits available, patients don’t have to wait to get high-quality care for the health of their heart and blood vessels. For a cardiology consultation, call Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants or use the online booking tool today.

Ravi Rao, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is an interventional cardiologist at Heart Care Centers of Florida, with offices in Titusville, and Merritt Island, Florida. Dr. Rao is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular ultrasound.

Seeing a need for state-of-the-art cardiac care in north Brevard County, Dr. Rao opened Heart Care Centers of Florida with his brother Surya Rao, MD. He takes pride in delivering the highest quality of cardiovascular care through customized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Science and his medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Rao continued his cardiology training at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He went on to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.

At Heart Care Centers of Florida, Dr. Rao specializes in innovative therapies to relieve blockages in the blood vessels and the heart. He has a special interest in advanced peripheral vascular procedures like endovascular aneurysm repair and transradial coronary interventions.

Dr. Rao also enjoys educating both his patients and medical team on the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. He believes in community involvement and stays active in multiple organizations that assist people throughout Brevard County.

When not serving his patients, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his loving wife and partner Sudha and their two beautiful daughters, Shanti and Meera."

Dr. Ronald Levine, M.D. is a top-ranked cardiologist in Naples, Florida, offering the most advanced, state-of-the-art care for men and women with heart disease and other heart-related disorders. As a leading cardiologist, Dr. Levine is skilled in providing the best diagnostic and treatment options for issues like chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, fainting (syncope), shortness of breath (dyspnea), palpitations and heart attack, as well as a full range of preventative and interventional care options and minimally-invasive procedures including angioplasty and stenting.

Practicing in Naples since 1997, Dr. Levine is well-regarded for his compassionate approach to care, adhering to a patient-centered approach that focuses on each patient's unique needs for the most effective, most appropriate care and the best possible outcomes. As a specialist in preventative and interventional treatments, Dr. Levine is committed to helping patients reduce their risk for heart disease and heart attack. In addition to performing advanced diagnostic services to help patients understand their cardiovascular risk profiles, Dr. Levine also provides patients with the education and guidance they need to make important lifestyle changes that help support better cardiovascular health and wellness.

After graduating from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Levine completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, followed by a fellowship in general cardiology, interventional cardiology and peripheral cardiology at the University of Alabama. During his tenure, Dr. Levine trained with Dr. Gary Roubin, co-inventor of the first coronary stent to be approved by the FDA.

In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, Dr. Levine has served in many leadership roles throughout the community, including serving as the director of the Shick Heart Center and president of The American Heart Association of Southwest Florida.

Dr. Levine welcomes new patients at Levine Heart & Wellness, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Board Certifications

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Banner Estrella Medical Center
• Abrazo Hospital
• Arizona Heart Hospital
   

Dr. Faran Bashir received his training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, University of California, Irvine, and the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr. Bashir is board certified in the fields of cardiovascular diseases, Nuclear and Interventional Cardiology. Additionally, he has received specialized training in the performance of intracardiac echocardiography, percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defects, valvuloplasty and Watchman device implantation. He has presented several studies at national Cardiology meetings and has published many journal articles in major Cardiology journals.

Dr. Bashir is currently serving as Chief of Cardiology and CVT Surgery at Banner Estrella Medical Center. He also holds the position of Clinical Assistant professor of Medicine at Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix. He is a member of faculty both in the Cardiology as well as Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Programs and is actively involved in teaching future cardiologists. Dr. Bashir’s clinical skills are outstanding and he will be happy to provide timely and professional care.

Dr. Bashir is currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking a consultation online today.

 

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Sports & Performance Cardiology LLC was established with the vision to combine the expertise of academic medical care with a patient-centered care model to provide best-in-class care for your heart. What this means for you: evidence-based medical care that incorporates your personal wishes/goals, referral network of the top local and national experts, improved access, enhanced communication, coordinated care with your other physicians and unhurried appointments. Dr. Ankit B. Shah, Founder & President of Sports & Performance Cardiology LLC, has been working with recreational, competitive, Professional and Olympic athletes since 2016. He is currently Chief Medical Officer for USA Swimming and sports cardiology consultant for MedStar Health. In 2017, he started the Sports Cardiology Program for MedStar Health and in that role was sports team cardiologist for the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics.

Board Certifications

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Banner Estrella Medical Center, Chief of Cardiology 2023 to present
• Abrazo Hospital
   

Shishir Murarka, MD, is the Chief of Cardiology at Banner Estrella Medical Center.

Dr. Murarka is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona in the Phoenix and Goodyear locations. He is a young cardiologist with excellent clinical skills and patient rapport. He offers a fresh approach to cardiovascular care. 

Dr. Murarka completed his training at the University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly and Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Murarka has co-authored more than 20 publications in various medical journals, over a dozen abstracts, and two book chapters in the subjects of percutaneous mitral valve repair and recanalizing total occlusion in the periphery.

He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to helping them on their health care journey. 

 

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Abbas A. Shehadeh, MD is a distinguished interventional cardiologist with over three decades of experience in clinical practice, medical research, and academic medicine. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology, he provides comprehensive cardiac care with a focus on advanced interventional procedures, preventative cardiology, and heart failure management.

Dr. Shehadeh earned his M.D. from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj Napoca, Romania, graduating cum laude. He completed his internal medicine training at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University and advanced cardiology fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He later served as an interventional cardiology fellow at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Currently, Dr. Shehadeh leads his private practice in West Orange, New Jersey, and is also affiliated with The Heart Centre of The Oranges. In addition, he holds the academic appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMDNJ, where he has contributed to the training of future physicians for over two decades.

A respected voice in cardiology, Dr. Shehadeh has presented at national conferences and published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. His research spans electrophysiology, hypertension, diabetes-related cardiac dysfunction, and interventional techniques. He has received numerous honors, including recognition in Marquis Who’s Who in America.

Dr. Shehadeh is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and an active member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Heart Association, and other leading professional organizations.

Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Romanian, Dr. Shehadeh is known for his compassionate, multilingual care and deep commitment to cardiovascular excellence.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, is a medical practice with multiple locations: West Orange, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Nutley & Livingston, New Jersey. Led by a skilled team of physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals, the practice serves people aged 20 and older in person and virtually via telemedicine.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, offers specialty services, including cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, internal medicine, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology, women’s wellness, pediatric endocrinology, nutrition, and sleep medicine. Patients with chronic diseases or general medicine concerns can turn to the highly trained experts at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for superior care.

The skilled medical team personalizes each treatment plan based on a patient’s medical needs, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.

Those with diabetes, foot or ankle issues, gynecology concerns, or heart, kidney, or lung diseases rely on The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for exceptional care in a welcoming setting. Undergoing routine care reduces the risk of bothersome symptoms and severe medical complications. 

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team is friendly, providing top-notch patient-centered care using the latest advances in technology and research-backed treatments. They compassionately welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, by phone or online today.