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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 five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

Shakeel Khan, MD, FACC, is an adept and attentive cardiologist. He’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

Dr. Doss specializes in Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral and Endovascular Medicine. 

Medical Education

Doctor of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Internship, Residency and Fellowship:

Residency of Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York

Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York

Fellowship in Cardiology, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, New York, New York

Board Certifications:

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons of Internal Medicine National Board of

Physicians and Surgeons of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease National Board of

Physicians and Surgeons of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

Professional Memberships:

Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Fellow of the American Society of Angiography and Intervention

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.

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. 

Shani Saks, DO, MS, FACOI, is an experienced cardiologist with the team at Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates, with locations in Phoenix, Avondale, Tempe, Chandler, Sun City, Dewey, and Prescott Valley, Arizona. She specializes in general cardiology, treating conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and chest pain. Dr. Saks is especially well-versed in treating acute coronary syndrome, heart blocks, high blood pressure, and unstable angina.

Dr. Saks received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Saks continued her medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, where she served as Chief Medicine Resident. She also holds an undergraduate and Master of Science degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she graduated cum laude. Dr. Saks completed additional training with a three-year invasive cardiology fellowship at the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. Saks has received several honors and awards, including Intern of the Year, Wayne State University Merit Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Research Fellowship at Wayne State University. Dr. Saks is a Certified Internist by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

Due to significant and premature heart disease in her own family, Dr. Saks has a strong commitment to patient education, reducing the risk of heart disease, preventative medicine, and women’s health, and has served as Director of the Women’s Heart and Wellness Program at Abrazo Heart Institute.

Fred Cucher, MD, FACC, is an attentive and experienced cardiologist. He’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.

Dr. Cucher earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. He continued his medical training in Maywood, Illinois, where he completed a residency in internal medicine at Hines VA Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiology at Loyola University Medical Center. He’s a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

In addition to treating patients at Phoenix Heart, Dr. Cucher serves as the practice’s medical director of clinical research and the director of its echocardiographic lab. He also gives back to his field of practice by educating the cardiologists of tomorrow as a preceptor at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

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 five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

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 five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

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 five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

Shakeel Khan, MD, FACC, is an adept and attentive cardiologist. He’s a proud member of the team of renowned physicians at Phoenix Heart, which has five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

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 five locations across the greater Phoenix area – Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, 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.

Vinny Ram, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist at Phoenix Heart, focusing primarily on interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular imaging. Dr. Ram’s extensive education and training, combined with his commitment to top quality patient care have made him one of the leading cardiologists in the Phoenix area. Phoenix Heart has office locations in Glendale, Goodyear, Anthem, Buckeye, and Black Canyon City, Arizona.

Dr. Ram received his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating, he moved west to complete his residency in internal medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he went on to serve as Chief Fellow of his cardiology fellowship. He also completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. Ram is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with further specialized certification in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology. This certification keeps him up-to-date on the latest technology, techniques, and treatments in the field of cardiology today. He’s also certified by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography, and he is a registered physician in vascular imaging interpretation. In addition, Dr. Ram serves as a member of the American College of Cardiology.