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Dr. Azad came to the practice in 2018 from the Cleveland Clinic located in Weston, Florida. During his time there, he served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow and completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Azad received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Medical School.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.  He is also board eligible in Vascular Ultrasound and Cardiac CT.  Dr. Azad is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Azad brings many years of training and experience as a cardiologist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all cardiac disease. His special interests include aortic disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and preventative cardiology.

Dr. Baily has joined us from Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois where he originally met and trained under Dr. Talano.  Dr. Baily completed his Residency and Fellowship, Research Fellowship and Chief Fellowship training at Penn State University Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania and his teaching appointments include the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University Hospital.

After completing his training he was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and has published several peer reviewed articles in the field of integrative physiology during his tenure at the Pennsylvania State University Hospital.  He later served as the Chief of Cardiology, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania for more than a decade and was also elected Chairman of the Medical Executive Board for Holy Spirit Hospital.
Dr. Baily is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. 

Andrew Yin, MD, joined Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, P.A., in 2013 and became a partner in 2017. He welcomes patients needing cardiac care at three offices in Naples, Florida. Dr. Yin has extensive experience in all aspects of cardiovascular disease, with specialization in the full range of heart arrhythmias.

Dr. Yin earned his undergraduate degree in molecular biology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After relocating to New York City, he spent two years studying the natural progression of valvular heart disease and received his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York.

He continued his education at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he completed his residency and two fellowships: one in general cardiology and the other in cardiac electrophysiology. His intensive training included all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia management, including electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, and ICD therapies. 

Dr. Yin is board certified in cardiac electrophysiology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular diseases, and he’s a Testamur of the National Board of Echocardiography. He has coauthored seven scientific papers, one book chapter, and eight abstracts in the field of cardiovascular diseases.

Ryan Houk, MD, provides exceptional cardiac care at Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, P.A., where he welcomes patients at three offices in Naples, Florida. Along with his expertise in coronary artery disease, chest pain, and heart arrhythmias, including less-common disorders such as supraventricular tachycardia, he has a special interest in echocardiography and nuclear imaging. Dr. Houk is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Houk received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, then went on to complete a master’s degree at Columbia University in New York City. From there he relocated to Baltimore, where he earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Houk then completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. He continued his education by receiving specialty training in cardiology at the prestigious Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.

Dr. Kenneth W. Plunkitt, MD, FACC, FHRS Electrophysiology

A native of Freeport, Long Island, New York, Kenneth Webb Plunkitt moved to Florida while in his teens. He graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1993 and subsequently completed his Internal Medicine residency and General Cardiology fellowship at the University of South Florida-affiliated hospitals and clinics in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Plunkitt accepted a two-year fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology with the Jefferson University program at the Lankenau campus in the Mainline, Philadelphia. This intensive training experience included all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia management including pharmacologic management of cardiac arrhythmias, ablation techniques, pacemaker, and defibrillator implantation as well as laser lead extraction.

Following his training, Dr. Plunkitt returned to Florida in 2001 to establish a private practice explicitly limited to Cardiac Electrophysiology. He then founded Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, P.A. in 2007 and quickly accomplished his goal of creating a center of excellence for Cardiac Electrophysiology in southwest Florida. He currently maintains this consultative practice with an emphasis on device implantation and interventional arrhythmia management. Dr. Plunkitt is a member of the American Medical Association, a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the American College of Physicians.

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.

Kristin was born and raised here in Charlotte County. She graduated with honors from Florida Gulf Coast University with her BSN. After 14 years of multifaceted nursing, including emergency, trauma, ICU, maternal/child, and more, Kristin made the decision to move forward in her career by obtaining her dual certified Masters Degree with honors in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care from University of South Florida. She has now specialized in Cardiology for nearly 8 years.

Alexandra was born in Germany and moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 at the age of 12. She attended Port Charlotte Middle and High School before graduating and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993. She has advanced her nursing degrees over the years while working and raising her four children in Charlotte County. She has spent the majority of her nursing career, over 20 years, in ICU, before decided to further her education again and obtained her. Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. She is board certified and has specialized in Cardiology since graduation.

Mario Lopez, MD, F.A.C.C. began practicing as a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist after receiving the highest caliber medical training and education. For the last 35 years, Dr. Lopez has dedicated his life to Charlotte County residents by providing exceptional and compassionate care to every patient he’s come to know and love. In doing so, he has had the opportunity to save and touch countless lives. Although he has stepped away from interventional procedures, he remains dedicated to providing all your general cardiology needs with the ability to access any additional resources necessary.

Kristin was born and raised here in Charlotte County. She graduated with honors from Florida Gulf Coast University with her BSN. After 14 years of multifaceted nursing, including emergency, trauma, ICU, maternal/child, and more, Kristin made the decision to move forward in her career by obtaining her dual certified Masters Degree with honors in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care from University of South Florida. She has now specialized in Cardiology for nearly 8 years.

Alexandra was born in Germany and moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 at the age of 12. She attended Port Charlotte Middle and High School before graduating and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993. She has advanced her nursing degrees over the years while working and raising her four children in Charlotte County. She has spent the majority of her nursing career, over 20 years, in ICU, before decided to further her education again and obtained her. Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. She is board certified and has specialized in Cardiology since graduation.

Mario Lopez, MD, F.A.C.C. began practicing as a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist after receiving the highest caliber medical training and education. For the last 35 years, Dr. Lopez has dedicated his life to Charlotte County residents by providing exceptional and compassionate care to every patient he’s come to know and love. In doing so, he has had the opportunity to save and touch countless lives. Although he has stepped away from interventional procedures, he remains dedicated to providing all your general cardiology needs with the ability to access any additional resources necessary.

Dr. Azad came to the practice in 2018 from the Cleveland Clinic located in Weston, Florida. During his time there, he served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow and completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Azad received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Medical School.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Adult Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.  He is also board eligible in Vascular Ultrasound and Cardiac CT.  Dr. Azad is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Dr. Azad brings many years of training and experience as a cardiologist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all cardiac disease. His special interests include aortic disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and preventative cardiology.

James V. Talano, MD, MM, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder of SWICFT Cardiology, serving Southwest Florida with locations in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Marco Island, Florida. He is recognized internationally in noninvasive cardiology with expertise in cardiovascular care and management.

Dr. Talano is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease (heart disease). He is the clinical director of SWICFT Cardiology and is highly experienced in his field.

He received a medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM) in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Talano completed a residency and cardiovascular fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Washington DC. He finished his medical training with a clinical fellowship in cardiology at Tufts University Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Talano also holds a master’s degree in management from the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Evanston, Illinois. He is a retired Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corp. 

Dr. Talano is the author of over 150 original articles, chapters, and reviews. He served as the chief of cardiology and lassen professor of medicine at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was also a director of cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Naples.

Dr. Talano held the position of director of cardiology graphics and chief of clinical cardiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was a Lester B. Knight professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lakeside Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago.

Dr. Talano maintains his medical credentials with continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association and serves on the Council of Clinical Cardiology. 

Dr. Talano was the president of Collier County Medical Society, chairman of the Emergency Medical Services Board for Collier County, and head of the Institutional Review Board for Naples Community Hospital.

Dr. Talano warmly welcomes his patients to SWICFT Cardiology and looks forward to caring for them. 

Dr. Baily has joined us from Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois where he originally met and trained under Dr. Talano.  Dr. Baily completed his Residency and Fellowship, Research Fellowship and Chief Fellowship training at Penn State University Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania and his teaching appointments include the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University Hospital.

After completing his training he was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and has published several peer reviewed articles in the field of integrative physiology during his tenure at the Pennsylvania State University Hospital.  He later served as the Chief of Cardiology, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania for more than a decade and was also elected Chairman of the Medical Executive Board for Holy Spirit Hospital.
Dr. Baily is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. 

Andrew Yin, MD, joined Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, P.A., in 2013 and became a partner in 2017. He welcomes patients needing cardiac care at three offices in Naples, Florida. Dr. Yin has extensive experience in all aspects of cardiovascular disease, with specialization in the full range of heart arrhythmias.

Dr. Yin earned his undergraduate degree in molecular biology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. After relocating to New York City, he spent two years studying the natural progression of valvular heart disease and received his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York.

He continued his education at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where he completed his residency and two fellowships: one in general cardiology and the other in cardiac electrophysiology. His intensive training included all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia management, including electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablations, atrial fibrillation, pacemakers, and ICD therapies. 

Dr. Yin is board certified in cardiac electrophysiology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular diseases, and he’s a Testamur of the National Board of Echocardiography. He has coauthored seven scientific papers, one book chapter, and eight abstracts in the field of cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Kenneth W. Plunkitt, MD, FACC, FHRS Electrophysiology

A native of Freeport, Long Island, New York, Kenneth Webb Plunkitt moved to Florida while in his teens. He graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1993 and subsequently completed his Internal Medicine residency and General Cardiology fellowship at the University of South Florida-affiliated hospitals and clinics in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Plunkitt accepted a two-year fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology with the Jefferson University program at the Lankenau campus in the Mainline, Philadelphia. This intensive training experience included all aspects of cardiac arrhythmia management including pharmacologic management of cardiac arrhythmias, ablation techniques, pacemaker, and defibrillator implantation as well as laser lead extraction.

Following his training, Dr. Plunkitt returned to Florida in 2001 to establish a private practice explicitly limited to Cardiac Electrophysiology. He then founded Naples Heart Rhythm Specialists, P.A. in 2007 and quickly accomplished his goal of creating a center of excellence for Cardiac Electrophysiology in southwest Florida. He currently maintains this consultative practice with an emphasis on device implantation and interventional arrhythmia management. Dr. Plunkitt is a member of the American Medical Association, a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Baily has joined us from Pinnacle Health Cardiovascular Institute located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois where he originally met and trained under Dr. Talano.  Dr. Baily completed his Residency and Fellowship, Research Fellowship and Chief Fellowship training at Penn State University Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania and his teaching appointments include the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University Hospital.

After completing his training he was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and has published several peer reviewed articles in the field of integrative physiology during his tenure at the Pennsylvania State University Hospital.  He later served as the Chief of Cardiology, Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania for more than a decade and was also elected Chairman of the Medical Executive Board for Holy Spirit Hospital.
Dr. Baily is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association Council on Clinical Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography.