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Aaryn, MSHS, PA-C graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor of Science in the Biological Sciences. She went on to receive her Master of Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and board certification from the National Committee on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She holds memberships with both the American and Maryland Academies of Physician Assistants.

Aaryn's clinical experience in emergency medicine sparked a deep interest in cardiology, particularly in the proactive identification and management of cardiac conditions. Her subsequent work in endocrinology and neurology deepened her understanding of complex comorbidities, reinforcing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Now, as a cardiology physician assistant, she brings thoroughness and a deeply respectful and kind approach to patient care.

Amanda Bruce, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, is a certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner who is dedicated to cardiovascular health and caring for patients in her local community of Frederick, Maryland, and surrounding areas. 

Amanda was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and moved to Frederick, Maryland, to start a family. She graduated from Frederick Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 2012. She worked as a compassionate and caring nurse at Frederick Health Hospital for more than a decade, caring for patients in the intensive care unit, cardiac units, and emergency department.

In 2016, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Frostburg State University. She went on to obtain her Master of Science degree from Walden University and achieved certification as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. After graduation, she decided to pursue her passion in cardiology.

Amanda continues to grow with Cardiology Associates of Frederick, seeing patients in the office and recently obtained privileges at Frederick Health Hospital to see patients in the hospital. She is certified via the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She has a special interest in cardiovascular health and is certified in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), as well as certified in Trauma Nursing (TNCC) and Stroke Certified by National Institutes of Health (NIHSS).
Amanda is a local member of the Frederick community who is passionate about helping individuals in her care achieve optimal cardiovascular health. She welcomes any man or woman to Cardiology Associates of Frederick.

Dr. Shalin Patel is a highly skilled, board-certified interventional cardiologist renowned for his expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures and dedication to patient-centered care. His extensive medical training spans multiple prestigious institutions across the East Coast before he brought his specialized services to the Hawaiian islands. Dr. Patel began his higher education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He continued his medical journey at VCU, receiving his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Patel completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He then advanced his specialization, completing two rigorous fellowships: one in Cardiovascular Disease and a subsequent one in Interventional Cardiology, both at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology. A significant chapter in Dr. Patel's career involved practicing on the island of Maui, where he was affiliated with Maui Memorial Medical Center and the Pacific Permanente Group. While in Hawaii, he focused on expanding interventional cardiology services, allowing patients to receive essential heart care close to home without needing to travel. Dr. Patel is committed to providing comprehensive cardiac health, treating a wide range of conditions from general cardiology to performing minimally invasive procedures like percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and diagnostic angiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and continues to serve his patients with advanced medical knowledge and compassionate treatment plans.

Board-certified cardiologist Ayim Djamson, MD, is proud to treat the people of Beltsville and Columbia, Maryland and the surrounding Prince George’s County community at Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC. 

Dr. Djamson earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School. After graduating, he moved to New York City to complete his residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center through the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology at the same institution.

Today, Dr. Djamson is an experienced cardiologist, able to diagnose and treat many complex conditions, including cardiac tumors, endocarditis, heart rhythm problems, palpitations, and arrhythmias. At Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC, he provides diagnostic tests including cardiac catheterization, nuclear stress testing, and arterial dopplers in order to precisely identify his patients’ conditions.

Dr. Djamson is committed to his professional growth and education. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Diseases, and he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He believes in continuous learning because it allows him to provide his patients the best possible care. His compassion and dedication to helping others earned him the title of Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. in 2013.

To book an appointment with Ayim Djamson, MD, at Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC, call or use the online booking tool today.

They are located in Beltsville, MD & Bowie, MD also servicing Laurel, Lanham, and Cheverly, MD. 

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 Team Cardiologist 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 cardiology consultant/team cardiologist for the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics.

 

Interventional Cardiologist • Physician-Scientist • Author • Servant of God

Dr. Camellus O. Ezeugwu is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, critical care specialist, physician-scientist, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. His life has been shaped equally by the rigor of medical science and the revelation of Scripture, and his two greatest passions — the healing of the human heart and the alignment of the human soul with the will of God — find their fullest expression in his work as a physician and as an author.

Medical Formation and Academic Career

Dr. Ezeugwu earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency training through Seton Hall University at St. Joseph Hospital, New Jersey. He pursued fellowship training in critical care medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York; cardiology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York; and interventional cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He holds a PhD in Health Services from Walden University, Minneapolis, and a Master of Science in Biology–Oncology from Niagara University, New York — a combination of credentials spanning clinical practice, critical care, research, and health-systems leadership. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in cardiovascular disease, and holds fellowship designations from three of the most distinguished professional societies in medicine: the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey.

Dr. Ezeugwu has been recognized as one of the Top 3 Cardiologists in Baltimore, Maryland, by Three Best Rated for five consecutive years (2022–2026), and has received the Excellence Award from the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of America’s Top Cardiologists (2007, 2009, 2013, and 2014). In 2017, he was inducted as a Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement recipient for “Outstanding Professional Dedication and Career Longevity.” He was earlier recognized in the 2005/2006 Great Minds of the 21st Century and inducted into the Great Minds Hall of Fame by the American Biographical Institute. Most recently, in 2026, he was selected as a World’s Top 100 Doctor — Class of 2026 by the Global Summits Institute (Top100Doc), following peer nomination and independent review of his clinical practice, leadership in cardiovascular prevention, and global public-health initiatives.

Clinical Practice and Institutional Leadership

Dr. Ezeugwu is the Founder and Medical Director of Just Heart Cardiovascular Group Inc., a full-service cardiovascular practice with locations in Baltimore and Pikesville, Maryland, which he established in 2001 and which has served the Baltimore community with distinction for more than two decades. The practice is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for nuclear cardiology and adult transthoracic echocardiography, and is recognized for its commitment to early disease detection, prevention, and compassionate patient care.

He serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including the clinical advisory board for Reliq Health Technologies, the board of the Baltimore City Medical Society and its Foundation, and the Elders’ Board of Life Source International Church in Baltimore. He previously served as President of the Medical Staff of the Bon Secours Hospital System, Baltimore, and as Chairman of its Peer Review Committee, and has led the Chesapeake IPA, a consortium of more than 100 independent medical practice groups in Maryland. He currently serves as President of the Baltimore City Medical Society and the Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation.

International Health Ministry: HDPTC–GABP

Dr. Ezeugwu is the Founder and President of the Heart Disease Prevention and Training Center (HDPTC) — a Christian health-care and training organization with branches in Nsukka (Enugu State, Nigeria), Lagos, and Enugu-Ezike, as well as its U.S. base in Baltimore. HDPTC operates under the conviction that God is the ultimate healer, and combines clinical care, disease prevention, training, and spiritual advocacy in its service to communities across Nigeria and beyond. Through HDPTC, Dr. Ezeugwu leads the Global Association of Benevolent Practitioners (GABP) — a program addressing hypertension and cardiovascular risk across underserved populations. The center has provided heart-risk assessments, specialist training, and health-care access to thousands of patients in Nigeria and other African countries.

Philanthropic Work: Just Heart Help Inc.

In 2004, Dr. Ezeugwu founded Just Heart Help Inc., a Baltimore-based nonprofit through which he has provided educational scholarships to underprivileged students in the United States, Nigeria, and Zambia; refurbished dilapidated primary schools; reconstructed clean-water supply systems; and provided resources to churches and communities in Nsukka, Nigeria. The foundation currently provides more than 45 scholarships annually to students in Nigeria and Bible colleges in Zambia, and has extended financial assistance to communities affected by hurricanes and disasters in Haiti, the Bahamas, and beyond.

As an Author

Dr. Ezeugwu has authored numerous medical articles, book chapters, dissertations, health-care blogs, and educational videos throughout his career, yet he considers his theological writing to be his most significant work. His first book, Faith and Receiving from God: The Spiritual Analysis (Christian Faith Publishing, 2017), established the foundational architecture of faith — what it is, how it is acquired, and how it operates. The Peaceful and Restful Faith: From Formation to Manifestation completes that foundation, mapping the full architecture of faith from the moment grace is revealed by God to the rest that is the natural destination of a soul abiding in complete alignment with His will. The architecture carries forward into Abiding Faith: From Alignment to Divine Abundance and Prosperity, which traces how aligned, restful faith matures into abiding, multiplication, and generational impact. He is also the author of The Good Success.

In both medicine and theology, the governing conviction is the same: precision matters. Diagnosis precedes treatment. Misalignment produces consequence. And the soul — like the heart — was designed to function within an order it did not create and cannot improve upon.

For more information

• Clinical practice: www.myjustheart.com
• Health ministry: www.hdptc.org
• Philanthropy: www.jhhelp.org

At McLean Cardiology, we believe that exceptional cardiovascular and internal care begins with a deep understanding of each patient's unique health journey. Led by Dr. Afsane Haddad, a board-certified cardiologist with over 25 years of experience in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, our practice offers personalized cardiology services tailored to your individual needs.

Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing seamless support from the moment you walk through our doors, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience in a calm, professional, and comfortable setting.

At McLean Cardiology, we recognize that your heart is not an isolated organ. We take a comprehensive approach to your health, considering all aspects of your well-being to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our goal is to be your trusted partner in navigating complex cardiac and internal health issues, providing you with the highest standard of care.

Dr. Afsane Haddad, MD

Dr. Afsane Haddad is a board-certified cardiologist with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate, patient-focused care. With over two decades of experience in the Washington, D.C. area, she brings a wealth of expertise to her patients and is dedicated to prevention, early detection, and individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Haddad is dedicated to providing compassionate care that addresses both the heart and the whole person.​

Education

• Cardiology Fellowship, Georgetown University Hospital
• Internal Medicine Residency, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
• Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
• Master of Physiology, Georgetown University Graduate School, Washington, DC
• Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Board Certification

• American Board of Cardiovascular Disease

Affiliations

• Inova Fairfax Hospital

Our Concierge Comprehensive Care Services

To deliver the highest standard of care, McLean Cardiology operates as a concierge medical practice, providing proactive and personalized health management. Our Concierge Comprehensive Care Services (CCCS)give patients with priority access to Dr. Haddad, extended appointment times, and advanced preventive screenings typically not covered by insurance. Patients benefit from early detection of health issues, same-day or next-day appointments when needed, and ongoing coordination with other healthcare providers. CCCS is ideal for those seeking more time, more attention, and a more personalized approach to their overall wellness.

To meet different needs and lifestyles, CCCS offers several membership packages.These include focused cardiology care, comprehensive primary + cardiology options, as well as other care packages. No matter which package you choose, you receive a level of attention and access that goes beyond traditional healthcare.

Board-certified cardiologist Ayim Djamson, MD, is proud to treat the people of Beltsville and Columbia, Maryland and the surrounding Prince George’s County community at Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC. 

Dr. Djamson earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School. After graduating, he moved to New York City to complete his residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center through the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology at the same institution.

Today, Dr. Djamson is an experienced cardiologist, able to diagnose and treat many complex conditions, including cardiac tumors, endocarditis, heart rhythm problems, palpitations, and arrhythmias. At Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC, he provides diagnostic tests including cardiac catheterization, nuclear stress testing, and arterial dopplers in order to precisely identify his patients’ conditions.

Dr. Djamson is committed to his professional growth and education. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Diseases, and he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He believes in continuous learning because it allows him to provide his patients the best possible care. His compassion and dedication to helping others earned him the title of Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. in 2013.

To book an appointment with Ayim Djamson, MD, at Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, LLC, call or use the online booking tool today.

They are located in Beltsville, MD & Bowie, MD also servicing Laurel, Lanham, and Cheverly, MD. 

 

Interventional Cardiologist • Physician-Scientist • Author • Servant of God

Dr. Camellus O. Ezeugwu is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, critical care specialist, physician-scientist, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. His life has been shaped equally by the rigor of medical science and the revelation of Scripture, and his two greatest passions — the healing of the human heart and the alignment of the human soul with the will of God — find their fullest expression in his work as a physician and as an author.

Medical Formation and Academic Career

Dr. Ezeugwu earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency training through Seton Hall University at St. Joseph Hospital, New Jersey. He pursued fellowship training in critical care medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York; cardiology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York; and interventional cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He holds a PhD in Health Services from Walden University, Minneapolis, and a Master of Science in Biology–Oncology from Niagara University, New York — a combination of credentials spanning clinical practice, critical care, research, and health-systems leadership. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in cardiovascular disease, and holds fellowship designations from three of the most distinguished professional societies in medicine: the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey.

Dr. Ezeugwu has been recognized as one of the Top 3 Cardiologists in Baltimore, Maryland, by Three Best Rated for five consecutive years (2022–2026), and has received the Excellence Award from the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of America’s Top Cardiologists (2007, 2009, 2013, and 2014). In 2017, he was inducted as a Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement recipient for “Outstanding Professional Dedication and Career Longevity.” He was earlier recognized in the 2005/2006 Great Minds of the 21st Century and inducted into the Great Minds Hall of Fame by the American Biographical Institute. Most recently, in 2026, he was selected as a World’s Top 100 Doctor — Class of 2026 by the Global Summits Institute (Top100Doc), following peer nomination and independent review of his clinical practice, leadership in cardiovascular prevention, and global public-health initiatives.

Clinical Practice and Institutional Leadership

Dr. Ezeugwu is the Founder and Medical Director of Just Heart Cardiovascular Group Inc., a full-service cardiovascular practice with locations in Baltimore and Pikesville, Maryland, which he established in 2001 and which has served the Baltimore community with distinction for more than two decades. The practice is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for nuclear cardiology and adult transthoracic echocardiography, and is recognized for its commitment to early disease detection, prevention, and compassionate patient care.

He serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including the clinical advisory board for Reliq Health Technologies, the board of the Baltimore City Medical Society and its Foundation, and the Elders’ Board of Life Source International Church in Baltimore. He previously served as President of the Medical Staff of the Bon Secours Hospital System, Baltimore, and as Chairman of its Peer Review Committee, and has led the Chesapeake IPA, a consortium of more than 100 independent medical practice groups in Maryland. He currently serves as President of the Baltimore City Medical Society and the Baltimore City Medical Society Foundation.

International Health Ministry: HDPTC–GABP

Dr. Ezeugwu is the Founder and President of the Heart Disease Prevention and Training Center (HDPTC) — a Christian health-care and training organization with branches in Nsukka (Enugu State, Nigeria), Lagos, and Enugu-Ezike, as well as its U.S. base in Baltimore. HDPTC operates under the conviction that God is the ultimate healer, and combines clinical care, disease prevention, training, and spiritual advocacy in its service to communities across Nigeria and beyond. Through HDPTC, Dr. Ezeugwu leads the Global Association of Benevolent Practitioners (GABP) — a program addressing hypertension and cardiovascular risk across underserved populations. The center has provided heart-risk assessments, specialist training, and health-care access to thousands of patients in Nigeria and other African countries.

Philanthropic Work: Just Heart Help Inc.

In 2004, Dr. Ezeugwu founded Just Heart Help Inc., a Baltimore-based nonprofit through which he has provided educational scholarships to underprivileged students in the United States, Nigeria, and Zambia; refurbished dilapidated primary schools; reconstructed clean-water supply systems; and provided resources to churches and communities in Nsukka, Nigeria. The foundation currently provides more than 45 scholarships annually to students in Nigeria and Bible colleges in Zambia, and has extended financial assistance to communities affected by hurricanes and disasters in Haiti, the Bahamas, and beyond.

As an Author

Dr. Ezeugwu has authored numerous medical articles, book chapters, dissertations, health-care blogs, and educational videos throughout his career, yet he considers his theological writing to be his most significant work. His first book, Faith and Receiving from God: The Spiritual Analysis (Christian Faith Publishing, 2017), established the foundational architecture of faith — what it is, how it is acquired, and how it operates. The Peaceful and Restful Faith: From Formation to Manifestation completes that foundation, mapping the full architecture of faith from the moment grace is revealed by God to the rest that is the natural destination of a soul abiding in complete alignment with His will. The architecture carries forward into Abiding Faith: From Alignment to Divine Abundance and Prosperity, which traces how aligned, restful faith matures into abiding, multiplication, and generational impact. He is also the author of The Good Success.

In both medicine and theology, the governing conviction is the same: precision matters. Diagnosis precedes treatment. Misalignment produces consequence. And the soul — like the heart — was designed to function within an order it did not create and cannot improve upon.

For more information

• Clinical practice: www.myjustheart.com
• Health ministry: www.hdptc.org
• Philanthropy: www.jhhelp.org