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Sudarone Thihalolipavan, MD, or Dr “T” for short, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, which has locations in Phoenix, Peoria, Gilbert, and Prescott, Arizona.

Dr. T completed advanced fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. T has a particular interest in the treatment of complex arrhythmias. He has extensive training and experience in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular complexes/ventricular tachycardia, left atrial appendage occlusion techniques, and other cardiac arrhythmias. He also has expertise in the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices (cardiac resynchronization therapy). 

Prior to relocating to Arizona from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Thihalolipavan created one of the busiest electrophysiology practices in the country. His success there was attributed to exemplary patient care, a kind bedside manner, and excellent procedural outcomes. He was the first in the state to perform epicardial ablations and perform fluoroless (radiation-free) ablation procedures. Additionally, research and teaching are among his ongoing interests, and to date, he has peer-reviewed publications in the management of atrial fibrillation and is currently enrolled in multi-center international clinical ablation trials. Finally, he has an active consulting role with major medical device companies. 

Dr. Thihalolipavan was recruited to the Arizona Heart Rhythm Center and was drawn to Arizona to be closer to family.   

Dr. T was a ‘high honors’ graduate from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also served an additional year as chief resident there. While pursuing his clinical training, Dr. Thihalolipavan achieved awards for excellence in clinical and academic arenas.  

Above all, Dr. Thihalolipavan believes that compassionate care begins with a patient-focused approach, as he incorporates clear and concise communication into his practice. 

Dr. Thihalolipavan is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Sudarone Thihalolipavan, MD, or Dr “T” for short, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, which has locations in Phoenix, Peoria, Gilbert, and Prescott, Arizona.

Dr. T completed advanced fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. T has a particular interest in the treatment of complex arrhythmias. He has extensive training and experience in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular complexes/ventricular tachycardia, left atrial appendage occlusion techniques, and other cardiac arrhythmias. He also has expertise in the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and biventricular devices (cardiac resynchronization therapy). 

Prior to relocating to Arizona from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Thihalolipavan created one of the busiest electrophysiology practices in the country. His success there was attributed to exemplary patient care, a kind bedside manner, and excellent procedural outcomes. He was the first in the state to perform epicardial ablations and perform fluoroless (radiation-free) ablation procedures. Additionally, research and teaching are among his ongoing interests, and to date, he has peer-reviewed publications in the management of atrial fibrillation and is currently enrolled in multi-center international clinical ablation trials. Finally, he has an active consulting role with major medical device companies. 

Dr. Thihalolipavan was recruited to the Arizona Heart Rhythm Center and was drawn to Arizona to be closer to family.   

Dr. T was a ‘high honors’ graduate from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also served an additional year as chief resident there. While pursuing his clinical training, Dr. Thihalolipavan achieved awards for excellence in clinical and academic arenas.  

Above all, Dr. Thihalolipavan believes that compassionate care begins with a patient-focused approach, as he incorporates clear and concise communication into his practice. 

Dr. Thihalolipavan is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Keven Tagdiri, MD, is a longtime internal medicine specialist in Encinitas, California, who treats patients with a broad array of illnesses and diseases.

A graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Tagdiri completed his residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York, in 1988.

Shortly after completing his residency, Dr. Tagdiri headed west, where he established himself in the Encinitas community, which he has served since 1991.

Though he specializes in internal medicine, Dr. Tagdiri is also trained in general medicine, allowing him to treat patients for diseases that may have overlapping symptoms or complications.

A sought-after doctor in a tight-knit community, Dr. Tagdiri makes it a point to bond with each and every one of his patients, understanding they’re more than just a collection of illnesses — they’re people in need of help.

That’s why Dr. Tagdiri places the importance of the doctor-patient relationship above all else, always making sure his dedicated patients feel comfortable, well-informed, and, most of all, understood.

To schedule an appointment or consultation with Dr. Tagdiri, call or book online today.

Usman Javaid, MD, is an experienced internist providing friendly and professional care to adults at Prevention First, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Dr. Javaid was raised in Texas and received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan.

He worked as a physician at several hospitals in Pakistan, before returning to the States to complete his Internal Medicine residency at St Louis University. Dr. Javaid then completed a fellowship in geriatrics at St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. 

Dr. Javaid stayed in St. Louis, serving as a hospitalist at Des Peres Hospital before becoming an internist and geriatrician at a number of local practices. 

He is a member of the American Geriatrics Society and has published several medical research studies.

Dr. Javaid holds his medical licensure in Missouri, where he’s thrilled to bring his decades-long experience to the team and patients at Prevention First LLC.

Ritin Bomb, MD, FACC, RPVI, is a cardiologist at RK Heart & Vascular Care, with offices in Memphis, Tennessee, and Senatobia, Mississippi. Dr. Bomb takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, focusing on holistic care and not just patients’ symptoms or disease.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ravindra Nath Tagore (RNT) Medical College in Udaipur, India, Dr. Bomb completed his internal medicine training at Shri M P Shah Government Medical College in Jamnagar, India. He then completed his cardiology training at Premium Heart Institute in India. Dr. Bomb relocated to the United States, completing his internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, Missouri, and then his fellowship training at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Committed to patient care and his profession, Dr. Bomb has multiple board certifications in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and physician vascular interpretation. He has multiple literary awards. 

Apart from being an excellent clinician, he is an avid researcher who is well-published in many reputable journals. He is a fellow of the esteemed American College of Cardiology.

He brings with him vast clinical experience. Practicing cardiology for more than 15 years, he has a wealth of expertise in cardiac and vascular care.

Dr. Bomb puts patient care above all else, spending the time needed to explain their diagnosis and educate them about their treatments. His patients appreciate his kind, caring, and attentive demeanor. 

Narayn Pillai, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified Cardiologist at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants in Atlantis and West Palm Beach, Florida. He has a special interest in coronary and peripheral vascular disease. 

Dr. Pillai received his MD from The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) medical school in India. 

He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, now called UMass Chan Medical School, in Worcester, Massachusetts, followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. 

Dr. Pillai spent three years in academics teaching residents and cardiology fellows before moving to private practice and was involved in clinical research at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Pillai has published his work in numerous scientific journals.

He completed a dedicated Vascular Fellowship at the Prairie Vascular Institute and expanded his peripheral arterial and venous disease expertise.

Dr. Pillai is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a designated Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

He is dedicated to saving lives in emergent and non-emergent situations through complex interventions and appreciates the opportunity to care for people in their most vulnerable moments. He strives to provide the best care for his patients by staying up-to-date and engaging patients in their management.

When he is not working, he cherishes his time with his beautiful wife, Shaachi Gupta, an oncologist in West Palm Beach, and their two adorable children.

Call Dr. Pillai 561-919-0090

 

Narayn Pillai, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified Cardiologist at Advanced Cardiovascular Consultants in Atlantis and West Palm Beach, Florida. He has a special interest in coronary and peripheral vascular disease. 

Dr. Pillai received his MD from The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) medical school in India. 

He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, now called UMass Chan Medical School, in Worcester, Massachusetts, followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio. 

Dr. Pillai spent three years in academics teaching residents and cardiology fellows before moving to private practice and was involved in clinical research at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Pillai has published his work in numerous scientific journals.

He completed a dedicated Vascular Fellowship at the Prairie Vascular Institute and expanded his peripheral arterial and venous disease expertise.

Dr. Pillai is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is a designated Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He holds additional certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

He is dedicated to saving lives in emergent and non-emergent situations through complex interventions and appreciates the opportunity to care for people in their most vulnerable moments. He strives to provide the best care for his patients by staying up-to-date and engaging patients in their management.

When he is not working, he cherishes his time with his beautiful wife, Shaachi Gupta, an oncologist in West Palm Beach, and their two adorable children.

Call Dr. Pillai 561-919-0090

 

Huy Nguyen, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County, has deep roots in Irvine, California, one of the communities the practice proudly serves, along with Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Nguyen grew up in Irvine and received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of California, Irvine. 

He then earned a master's in applied physiology and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, one of the graduate schools of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. 

Back in Orange County, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship training in general cardiology, all at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California.

He then moved to New York to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he was awarded Outstanding Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year.

Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Nguyen has given numerous lectures and presentations, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in both general and interventional cardiology.  

He was involved with and participated in live case demonstrations at Mount Sinai Hospital, focusing on complex coronary interventions.

Dr. Nguyen believes in a patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care and focuses on the collaborative efforts with his patients in optimizing their outcomes.

In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, playing basketball, and surfing.

Huy Nguyen, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Coastal Cardiology of Orange County, has deep roots in Irvine, California, one of the communities the practice proudly serves, along with Ladera Ranch, California.

Dr. Nguyen grew up in Irvine and received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of California, Irvine. 

He then earned a master's in applied physiology and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, one of the graduate schools of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois. 

Back in Orange County, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as his fellowship training in general cardiology, all at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California.

He then moved to New York to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he was awarded Outstanding Interventional Cardiology Fellow of the Year.

Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Nguyen has given numerous lectures and presentations, and has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals on various topics in both general and interventional cardiology.  

He was involved with and participated in live case demonstrations at Mount Sinai Hospital, focusing on complex coronary interventions.

Dr. Nguyen believes in a patient-centric approach to cardiovascular care and focuses on the collaborative efforts with his patients in optimizing their outcomes.

In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, playing basketball, and surfing.

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Peggy Elango, DO, is a primary care physician serving patients in the New York City area. At her practice in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan, she provides a wide range of internal and concierge medicine services.

Dr. Elango attended Michigan State University, where she received her medical degree. She is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association. She speaks English and French, which makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Elango is originally from Cameroon and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She comes from a family of physicians. Dr. Elango believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health. Patients trust her expertise because she consistently provides high-quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes.

Dr. Elango is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Health.

Dr. Kermani is a dedicated physician who believes in providing compassionate, personalized
care that fosters a strong, trusting partnership with each of his patients. With a deep passion for
preventive medicine, he specializes in evidence-based pharmacologic therapies. He has
researched the role of mitochondria in cellular aging—an area of medicine at the forefront of
innovative health solutions.

Dr. Kermani earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santiago School of
Medicine before further honing his skills with an externship at the renowned Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center in Los Angeles. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University
of Nevada, where he developed a comprehensive approach to patient care. Additionally, Dr.
Kermani has advanced certification in designing Sustainable Nutrition Plans from Harvard
Medical School, reinforcing his commitment to holistic, long-term health strategies.

Recognized for his outstanding clinical care, Dr. Kermani has been honored as a Premium
Healthcare Provider by UnitedHealthcare, ranking above their established quality benchmarks.
He has also been ranked in the top tiers of quality of care by Anthem and Medicare.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Kermani is deeply involved in shaping the future of medicine. He
has served as a preceptor for Touro University’s Physician Assistant and Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine students and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas LPN students. His commitment to
medical education extends to his role on the Dignity Health SRQCN Board of Managers, where
he contributed to shaping healthcare policy and improving patient outcomes.

I am deeply committed to empowering my patients with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to take charge of their health. I believe that true wellness begins with informed decisions and that each person has the power to improve their quality of life through intentional choices in nutrition, movement, emotional well-being, and spiritual balance. My approach combines evidence-based medicine with lifestyle-focused care, supporting patients every step of the way on their journey to vibrant health and wholeness.

Mark Akselrud, MD

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Mark Akselrud, MD, is a board-certified Internist, Primary Care Doctor, serving South Florida with his office located in Tamarac. Dr. Akselrud is specially trained to address a broad range of medical conditions and places a high priority on preventive care, wellness strategies, and health education.

Dr. Akselrud attended Pirogov Russian National Medical University in Moscow, named after Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov, where he received his medical degree as well as his post-doctoral degree. He furthered his training by completing his residency in emergency medicine at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care. Continuing his training in the United States, Dr. Akselrud completed his residency in internal medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in northeast Pennsylvania, managing patients for both acute care and psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Akselrud is affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center, as well as Woodmont Hospital and Medical Center in Tamarac. To the benefit of his patients, he is fluent in both English and Russian. Dr. Akselrud is licensed to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.  

Since 1999, Dr. Akselrud has run his own practice and served those in Tamarac, Florida, and the surrounding communities of Broward County and beyond. He offers comprehensive, personalized care for his patients at his practice, including necessary health screenings and preventive care like executive physicals, blood testing, and musculoskeletal disorders. He can also help patients who need expert care managing pulmonary disease, endocrine disease, and cardiovascular disease. 

To make an appointment with Dr. Akselrud, call the office or book your visit online today.

 

***AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITH MEDICAID (APPLE HEALTH) EXCEPT FOR THOSE SEEKING HIV CARE OR PREP.*** Our primary provider, Warren Dinges, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has conducted extensive medical research concerning HIV and other infectious diseases. His work has been, and continues to be, published in numerous medical and scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Dinges provides private patients the highest-level of HIV, travel, and internal medicine care. Dr. Dinges attended medical school and had his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas’ flagship medical school, UT Southwestern in Dallas. He then attended the University of Washington’s prestigious Infectious Disease fellowship program, ranked as one of the top two infectious disease programs in the country at the time of his matriculation.

Dr. Sorin Laza is a distinguished healthcare professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in both clinical and administrative roles. As an accomplished Medical Doctor and a graduate of the Master of Healthcare Administration Executive Program at the prestigious Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Laza has cultivated a career that blends the art of healing with the science of healthcare management. His journey began with a solid foundation in medicine, earning his Medical Doctor degree from the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Dr. Laza further honed his clinical skills through Internal Medicine Residency at Moses Cone program affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill and an impactful Vascular Medicine and Cardiology Research Fellowship at his alma matter in Cluj. He also gained international experience during his Vascular Medicine Clerkship at the University of Milan, Italy