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Thaslim Kassim, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona in Tempe, Arizona. He is highly skilled in all areas of cardiology, with more than a decade of experience.
Dr. Kassim completed medical school, including a one-year rotatory internship, at TD Medical College in India. Afterward, he gained clinical experience at the Regional Cancer Center and Primary Health Center in India. He then completed an internal medicine residency and a cardiovascular medicine fellowship as a chief cardiology fellow at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C.
Dr. Kassim is board-certified in internal medicine and general cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He’s also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and the Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr. Kassim specializes in transthoracic, trans-esophageal, and stress echocardiograms, as well as nuclear stress testing, peripheral vascular ultrasounds, coronary angiograms, heart catheterization, and pacemaker placement.
He has extensive research experience, having published numerous studies in prestigious medical journals and presented at medical conferences nationwide.
Dr. Kassim is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.
He welcomes new and existing patients to the Cardiovascular Clinic of Arizona and looks forward to improving their heart health.
Rajul Patel, MD, FACC, is a caring and knowledgeable cardiologist. He’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Patel studied medicine at Calcutta Medical College in Calcutta, India, where he earned his medical degree and completed a residency in internal medicine. After relocating to the United States, he completed a second residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, where he also did a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology.
Dr. Patel is highly regarded for both his medical skills and bedside manner. Prior to practicing at Phoenix Heart, he led multiple teams of physicians at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, where he served as the chief of cardiology and the director of the cardiac catheterization lab.
Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.
Punit Parasher, MD, FACC is a highly skilled and caring cardiologist. He’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Parasher earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He went on to a research fellowship in interventional cardiology at the University of California in San Francisco before continuing his medical training at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston, where he completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. During his fellowship, he served as the chief cardiology fellow and was named Outstanding Clinical Fellow.
Dr. Parasher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is highly active in his field and counts membership among the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the Texas Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Minnesota Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
Shakeel Khan, MD, FACC, is an adept and attentive cardiologist. He’s is our managing partner and a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Avondale, Laveen, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Khan was educated in India, where he graduated from the National Degree College in Bangalore and earned his medical degree from the Al-Ameen Medical School in Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He completed an internship at St. John’s Medical College Hospital in Bangalore before relocating to the United States, where he continued his medical training at Michigan State University. He completed an internship in internal medicine and served as the chief medical resident at the McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, and completed two fellowships, one in cardiology at the University of Michigan’s East Lansing campus, and one in interventional cardiology at the university’s Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
Dr. Khan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and endovascular (peripheral) medicine. He’s also certified in adult comprehensive echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, and certified by the American Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Prior to his work with Phoenix Heart, Dr. Khan served as the director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona.
Reshmaal Gomes, MD, FACC, MRCP, is a dedicated and compassionate cardiologist. She’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Gomes earned her doctorate in medicine and surgery from the University of Liverpool School of Medicine in Liverpool, England. She continued her medical training in London, where she completed an internship in general surgery and internal medicine at Mayday University Hospital and a residency in internal medicine, endocrinology, and critical care medicine at the Royal Free Hospital.
Dr. Gomes then turned her attention to emergency medicine, completing an additional fellowship and residency in England. She relocated to the United States to focus on cardiology, completing a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut.
Dr. Gomes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the Royal College of Physicians, and a member of the General Medical Council in London.
Andrew J. Kaplan, MD is a board-certified cardiologist at Phoenix Heart, with exemplary qualifications earned in Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia. Dr. Kaplan’s expertise in Electrophysiology is an invaluable asset to the Phoenix Heart team, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Kaplan studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Once he received his medical degree, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center. After his residency. Dr. Kaplan continued his training with two fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine. In addition, he completed his Chief Residency in internal medicine at Grady Memorial/Emory University school of medicine.On top of this extensive training, Dr. Kaplan’s expertise and commitment to excellence have earned him certifications by American Board of Internal Medicine, with special focuses on cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology. He received his certification from the National Association of Physician and Surgeons, with special focuses on internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Professional Memberships:
Arizona ACC, member Board of Directors Arizona EP Society Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society Fellow, American College of Cardiology Arizona Medical Society American Medical Association
Kristine Sellberg, MD, FACC, is an accomplished and affable cardiologist. She’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, Laveen, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Sellberg earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She finished her medical training in Phoenix with a residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, where she completed a second fellowship in interventional cardiology. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.
In addition to her practice at Phoenix Heart, Dr. Sellberg is quite active in the cardiology community. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona, counts her as a member-at-large of their medical executive committee and a member of their professional review committee. She also serves as the medical director of cardiac rehabilitation at Abrazo West Campus hospital in Goodyear, Arizona. She’s also a member of the American Heart Association and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Shakeel Khan, MD, FACC, is an adept and attentive cardiologist. He’s is our managing partner and a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Avondale, Laveen, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Khan was educated in India, where he graduated from the National Degree College in Bangalore and earned his medical degree from the Al-Ameen Medical School in Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He completed an internship at St. John’s Medical College Hospital in Bangalore before relocating to the United States, where he continued his medical training at Michigan State University. He completed an internship in internal medicine and served as the chief medical resident at the McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, and completed two fellowships, one in cardiology at the University of Michigan’s East Lansing campus, and one in interventional cardiology at the university’s Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
Dr. Khan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and endovascular (peripheral) medicine. He’s also certified in adult comprehensive echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, and certified by the American Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Prior to his work with Phoenix Heart, Dr. Khan served as the director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona.
Akash Makkar, MD, is the Director of Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates, with locations in Phoenix, Avondale, Tempe, Chandler, Sun City, Dewey, and Prescott Valley, Arizona. He is board certified in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, one of the top electrophysiology programs in the country. Prior to that, Dr. Makkar was on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
Dr. Makkar underwent his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he served as Chief Cardiology Fellow for the year 2009-2010. Dr. Makkar earned his medical degree from Kanpur University, India. He graduated from medical school in first place among all students garnering the sought-after Governor’s Medal for the best graduating medical student. He also did post-graduate education from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, one of the premier training hospitals in India.
Dr. Makkar is well-known for his excellent bedside manners as well as his skills for complex cardiac electrophysiology diagnosis and treatments. He is well respected within the cardiology community as an expert in his field and a physician other physicians trust with their patients. This has made him one of the busiest electrophysiologists in the state, but he never forgets why: Expert and skilled cardiac care focused on each patient’s individual needs.
Dr. Makkar is specially trained and an expert in performing the full range of electrophysiology procedures, including complex trans-septal catheter ablations, implantation of complex cardiac devices, leadless pacemakers, laser lead extractions, and left atrial appendage occlusion device (Watchman) Implantations. In fact, Dr. Makkar performs the highest number of ablations and laser extractions in the state of Arizona. Dr. Makkar is also an active researcher, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. Dr. Makkar has been recognized for being one of the first electrophysiologists to perform fluoroless (no radiation/X-rays) atrial fibrillation ablations in the state of Arizona. He has also been voted into the prestigious PHOENIX Magazine Top Doc list for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Vijay Swarup, MD, FACC, FHRS, is one of the physicians at Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, which has locations in Phoenix, Peoria, Gilbert, and Prescott, Arizona. He has been practicing clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Arizona since 2002. Before joining the practice, he completed a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Swarup earned his bachelor's and medical degrees at the University of Delhi in New Delhi. He continued his education at St. Louis University School of Medicine, completing an internal medicine residency and a research fellowship in molecular cardiology. He completed a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He then pursued a clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Swarup has received specialized training in performing complex arrhythmia treatments, including trans-catheter ablations. He has a special interest in three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping techniques, left atrial appendage occlusion techniques, and ablative therapies for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
In Arizona, Dr. Swarup was among the first to perform epicardial and endocardial 3D mapping guided ablation of ischemic ventricular tachycardias, open irrigated ablations, robotic catheter ablations for arrhythmias, and implantation to left atrial appendage occlusion devices. Dr. Swarup has some of the most extensive experience in AF and VT ablations and implantation of LAA occlusion devices in the country. Dr. Swarup is also an active researcher of new ablation techniques, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. He has been the principal investigator in many research protocols investigating promising new ablation techniques and devices for the treatment of arrhythmias.
Dr. Swarup is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
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Dr. Dominika Zoltowska, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 28.0 mi
Dominika Zoltowska, MD, FACC, is an accomplished and affable cardiologist. She’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians At Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, serving patients in their locations of Phoenix, Sun City (Peoria) and Prescott, Arizona.
Dr. Dominika Zoltowska received her medical degree from the Medical University of Gdansk in Gdansk, Poland, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2013. Dr. Zoltowska then completed her residency in Internal Medicine from Western Michigan University in Kalamzoo and her Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
While in Florida, she developed a passion for clinical excellence and research by participating in various studies to reduce events in non-obstructive coronary artery disease.
Her areas of interest include coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, venous reflux disease, adtult congenital heart disease, heart failure, advanced echocardiography, nulear cardiology, and preventative cardiology.
Dr. Dominika Zoltowska is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Zoltowska is also certified in Physicians Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). She is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography and the American Society of nuclear cardiology.
Dr. Zoltowska believes the relationship between a physician and patient is sacred, and they should work closely together to accomplish the desired healthcare goal. She considers her principal role is to provide the patient with the lates, accurate information about their condition or diagnosis and clearly define options of treatment that are currently available in managing their particular situation.
Shakeel Khan, MD, FACC, is an adept and attentive cardiologist. He’s is our managing partner and a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Avondale, Laveen, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Khan was educated in India, where he graduated from the National Degree College in Bangalore and earned his medical degree from the Al-Ameen Medical School in Dharwad, Karnataka, India. He completed an internship at St. John’s Medical College Hospital in Bangalore before relocating to the United States, where he continued his medical training at Michigan State University. He completed an internship in internal medicine and served as the chief medical resident at the McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, and completed two fellowships, one in cardiology at the University of Michigan’s East Lansing campus, and one in interventional cardiology at the university’s Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
Dr. Khan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and endovascular (peripheral) medicine. He’s also certified in adult comprehensive echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, and certified by the American Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Prior to his work with Phoenix Heart, Dr. Khan served as the director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona.
Mohamed Abdelrahman, MD, is a cardiologist and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates, with locations in Phoenix, Avondale, Tempe, Chandler, Sun City, Dewey, and Prescott Valley, Arizona. Dr. Abdelrahman joined the team in 2020 and is well-known for his exceptional rapport and dedication to his patients. He strives and is committed to providing compassionate, sincere, and honest patient care.
Dr. Abdelrahman was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. He earned his medical degree from Ain Shams University, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical schools in Egypt. He then pursued further medical training in the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, and his cardiology training at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania. During his training, Dr. Abdelrahman was acknowledged by receiving multiple awards, including the Fellow of the Year award and the award for Academic Excellence.
To further his training, Dr. Abdelrahman completed his cardiac electrophysiology training at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York. He was specially trained in advanced electrophysiology diagnostic and management techniques, including complex ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias and robotic-assisted mapping and ablation. He also trained in complex device implantation, including biventricular devices, bundle pacing subcutaneous defibrillators, leadless pacemakers, and complex laser lead extraction.
Dr. Abdelrahman also actively participates in research and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has authored numerous manuscripts and abstracts and has presented in multiple national and international cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology meetings.
Ramy Doss, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology, peripheral, and endovascular medicine, with commendable qualifications earned in New York and Egypt. Dr. Doss brings his years of experience to the Phoenix Heart team. which has offices throughout the greater Phoenix area in Scottsdale, Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Cottonwood, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.
Dr. Doss studied medicine in Cairo, Egypt at Ain Shams University. Once he received his medical degree, he moved to New York for his residency in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital. After his residency, Dr. Doss continued his training with two fellowships at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in New York for cardiology and interventional cardiology.
On top of his vast training, Dr. Doss is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
Professional Memberships:
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American Society of Angiography and Intervention
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.
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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