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Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.
Dr. Rachid Ryan Macwar is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with extensive training and experience in advanced cardiac imaging and intervention. He served as the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Director at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA, where he is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients.
Dr. Macwar completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University Mohammed V School of Medicine in Rabat, Morocco, graduating with "magna cum laude" distinction. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by multiple fellowships, including Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Hospital, Advanced Imaging in Cardiac MRI at Duke University, and Nuclear Cardiology at Yale University.
His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including complex PCI, aortic balloon valvuloplasty, and treatment of pulmonary embolism and DVT. He is also proficient in advanced imaging modalities such as cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, holding multiple board certifications in these specialties.
Dr. Macwar has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations at prestigious medical conferences. He has been recognized for his leadership, serving as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Co-Director of the Cardiac CT and MRI Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Macwar is committed to addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
In his free time, Dr. Macwar volunteers at local clinics and is passionate about improving cardiac health in the community. His dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and experience, makes him a valuable asset to the Upson Medical Center team.
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.
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.
