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Amy Webster NP is dedicated to ensuring that patient's have someone to walk with them through any stage in their healthcare journey. She specializes in relational based medicine, forming strong partnerships with her patients to ensure they reach their goals through education and understanding of their own individual healthcare picture. She knows that healthy looks different for many people and she approaches healing through natural / holistic medicine with the ability to implement more traditionally western medicine practices when needed. She incorporates functional medicine, laboratory data, and evidence based practice into her treatment plans. She loves seeing the health that her patient's achieve when they start to make changes after being equipped with a plan that is uniquely tailored to the individual.

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.

Patrick lives in Gilbert, AZ and is thrilled to bring his skillset closer to home. Patrick’s undergraduate degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology were attained at Washington State University, for which he was awarded the ‘Honored Graduate’ upon commencement and was the department representative for the College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Physiology. After a brief career in histopathology, nanoparticle research, and bioengineering, he moved to Boston to begin managing the Special Chemistry and Infectious Disease departments of the highest volume clinical laboratory in the country. He still provides laboratory direction and oversight for in-office labs.

From the Northeast, he took his experience to matriculate to a graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University in Mesa, AZ. He is a board-certified Physician Assistant. Arizona has been home ever since. Patrick practiced the majority of his career in Internal Medicine and as a consultant for various specialty clinics in Arizona and Oregon. Clinical innovations and telemedicine are his primary focus, as delivering upon the need for more affordable and accessible patient-centered healthcare with maximum efficacy and efficiency is his passion.

Additional educational experience includes certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute, clinical doctorate studies in Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, and graduate business school at Harvard. Patrick is a member of the American Psychological Association, an International Member of Psi Chi, the Association of Physician Assistants in Psychiatry, the Harvard Extension Business Society, and the American Society for Men’s Health.

Dr Balakrishnan is a cardiologist and clinical cardiac electrophysiologist at Arizona Heart Arrhythmia Associates. He is thorough, compassionate, and unwavering in his commitment to providing quality care for his patients.

Dr Balakrishnan was born and raised in Coimbatore, India. He completed his medical degree from Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital, India, and moved to the United States to pursue further medical training. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - South Campus and his Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowships at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Campus hospitals. He is the recipient of several awards throughout his training, including outstanding performance in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, outstanding graduating fellow in Cardiology, and the Mark J. Friedman Outstanding Fellow Award. He also served as the chief fellow during his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Arizona. He has authored numerous publications in Cardiology and Electrophysiology and has presented at several national and international conferences.

 

Dr Balakrishnan joined the practice in 2024. He is trained in complex device implants, ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and laser lead extractions.

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. 

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.

Krystal is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center.  She specializes in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain Management, Internal Medicine, and Addiction Medicine.  She completed her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and Master’s of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University. Krystal was an ICU nurse for over 10 years, this gave her the unique experience to really connect and bond with her patients, ultimately exceeding her patient's expectations, calm their fears and deliver exceptional medicine.

Specializing in Internal Medicine and Primary Care

M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D., F.A.C.P. has been in the private practice of internal medicine and nuclear cardiology in Phoenix, Arizona since 1999. After joining his father in practice in 1999, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser founded the Jasser Center for Comprehensive Care in 2004. The Jasser Center is a community-leading comprehensive internal medicine practice in Phoenix, Arizona, serving patients across Maricopa County and the state of Arizona for over 20 years.

Dr. Jasser and his team of medical providers and healthcare leaders are dedicated to maintaining their uniquely traditional approach to comprehensive adolescent and adult primary care, prevention, and diagnosis and care of complicated chronic medical conditions. He is focused on compassionate, detailed, academic, and family-oriented care of all his patients with a particular emphasis on early cardiovascular disease diagnosis and risk factor prevention.

He has been recognized by his peers and Phoenix Magazine as an Internal Medicine Top Doc numerous times in the past 15 years, including most recently in 2025, and was named the Internist of the Year for the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians in 2018.

Education and Military Service

Dr. Jasser earned his medical degree with Honors in Research on a U.S. Navy scholarship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1992, and then completed his residency in internal medicine at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD in 1996, serving also as Chief of Residents in 1997.

His tours of duty included serving as medical department head aboard the USS El Paso (LKA-117) in Operation Restore Hope (1993-94) and selection for service as staff internist to the Office of the Attending Physician for the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. from 1997-1999. He served 11 years as a medical officer, receiving an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1999. He is a recipient of the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Service Medal.

Teaching and Medical Ethics

Dr. Jasser serves as teaching faculty at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix and the University of Arizona School of Medicine-Phoenix, where he is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Bioethics and Medical Humanism.

Dr. Jasser is a recognized expert in biomedical ethics, serving as Medical Director for Bioethics at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix since 2021 and chair of their Bioethics Committee since 2002. He has over 25 years of experience in bedside bioethics consultation and education.

With his dedication to medical ethics, Dr. Jasser has long served as medical director for various home health and hospice programs. He has served as medical director for Summit Healthcare Services Home Health and Hospice Programs since 2022.

Leadership and Community Involvement

Dr. Jasser is a past president of the Arizona Medical Association (2006-2007) and has served as one of five physician delegates for Arizona to the American Medical Association House of Delegates (AMA-HOD) since 2008. He founded and chaired the AMA’s Private Practice Physician’s Section (AMA-PPPS) in 2019 and served on their Governing Council from 2020 to 2023. He continues to serve on the board of directors of the Arizona Medical Association (2008-present).

He also serves on the Board of Directors of NotmyKid (2014-present), an Arizona organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable youth from substance abuse, mental health crises, bullying, and online predators. He has served on the Maricopa County Board of Health (2004-2012) and the Board of the Area Agency on Aging and Elderfriends (2007-2012).

Beyond medicine, Dr. Jasser is involved in international religious freedom advocacy and much-needed Muslim reforms. He was appointed by the U.S. Senate to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2012-2016, serving as its Vice-Chair.

Personal Life

Zuhdi and his wife Gada live in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their three children.

Dagmarie Cruz Rodriguez is a dedicated and compassionate bilingual (Spanish-English) Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Primary Care and Value Based Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. With 2 years of experience in the clinical setting, Dagmarie works closely with Jasser Center’s team to provide high-quality care to adult patients. Dagmarie is known for her patient-centered care and is committed to helping patients control their chronic medical conditions and achieve optimal health outcomes. Dagmarie completed her medical degree at Autonomous University of Guadalajara, School of Medicine, her pre-internship year at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Arizona and her bachelor’s in biology at University of Puerto Rico.

In addition to her professional work, Dagmarie enjoys outdoor activities, sports events and water sports. She is committed to train Spanish-speaking communities on how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation around the Valley; commitment that opened the door for her (soon to be) CPR brand – The CPR Doc, LLC. Her goal is for the non- medical community in Arizona to know how to respond properly and effectively in case of anyone around them suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Academia de Asociados Médicos de Puerto Rico

Personal Philosophy & Approach to Care:
Dagmarie believes in a holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person, not just the condition. With a focus on clear communication
and patient education, Dagmarie strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard and empowered in managing their health.

At the Jasser Center for Comprehensive Care (JCCC) i  we offer preventive care and comprehensive medical treatment for all patients over 12 in Phoenix and surrounding communities.

Our practice is led by two experienced internal medicine doctors, who  provide every patient with preventative screenings, early detection of medical conditions, and state-of-the-art treatments for various diseases.

On of our passions is nuclear cardiology where we can forcus on cardiac patients advanced screening exams, including carotid and venous ultrasounds and echocardiograms.

Telemedicine is another convenient option the practice offers to make each patient’s care management easy and stress-free.

Call the Jasser Center for Comprehensive Care today to schedule an appointment or book a telemedicine appointment on the website.

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.

Board Certifications

• Internal Medicine
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Endovascular Medicine
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• Chandler Regional Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
• Banner Estrella Medical Center
• Banner Desert Medical Center
• Cardiac Cath Lab of Phoenix
• Abrazo Hospital
• Arizona Heart Hospital
• Promise Hospital of Phoenix

Zaher Akkad, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, with four locations in Phoenix, Maricopa, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Akkad holds multiple board certifications, including internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, as well as Endovascular Medicine.

Dr. Akkad was trained at Wayne State University-affiliated hospitals in Detroit, Michigan. Before joining Affiliated Cardiologists of Arizona, Dr. Akkad was an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Wayne State University. During this time, he was the Interim Director of the Echocardiography Lab. 

He has published multiple textbook chapters in the fields of cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and congestive heart failure.

Dr. Akkad’s clinical skills are outstanding. He is a multi-talented cardiologist, he is experienced in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology, including echocardiography, transesophageal echo, and nuclear cardiology. He is a fully-trained interventional cardiologist with superb skills in all aspects of cardiac Catheterization and stents also endovascular, carotid and peripheral interventions as well as pacemaker implantation. He is experienced in Structural Cardiac interventions including TAVR and  Watchman procedures. 

Dr. Akkad is very compassionate and has exceptional patient skills. His philosophy is to treat his patients as if they are family and provides prompt, cutting-edge, and evidence-based treatments. He is currently accepting new patients and eager to help them get healthy as soon as possible. Please check the testimonials from some of our patients below.  On behalf of Dr. Akkad and his team, we look forward to taking care of you.

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Board Certifications

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• 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. 

 

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Board Certifications

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• Nuclear Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

• Banner University Medical Center
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Banner Estrella Medical Center
• Abrazo Hospital
• Arizona Heart Hospital
   

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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Owner of OneAccord Physical Therapy Gilbert

Certified in Spinal Manipulation Therapy and Biomedical Dry Needling 

DrCory@OneAccordPT.com

Dr. Cory graduated from Arizona School of Health Sciences with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and is additionally certified in Spinal Manipulation and in Biomedical Dry Needling.  Dr. Cory has had extensive advanced manual therapy training that has allowed him to go beyond the norm in physical therapy, and really give top quality attention and care to his patients.

I grew up in Mesa, AZ in a family of seven boys and one girl. After high school I served a full time, two year mission for my church and loved meeting and serving people. Upon returning I worked as a tech in a PT clinic where I met my beautiful wife. We worked our way through my undergrad at ASU in Exercise and Wellness and also had our first child in my last semester. Following ASU we went to A.T. Still University  for a doctorate in physical therapy. School is where I found my passion for manual therapy. We also had our second child after my first year and the third 1 week before graduation. After graduation I was lucky enough to find One Accord PT and have been with them since 2011.

 Describe the essence of what you do in your role at One Accord PT?

I believe that what we do as Physical Therapists is more than just treating pain.  It is helping others to improve their quality of life through personalizing every treatment session with manual/hands-on techniques and therapeutic exercises as well as providing education on self treatments/exercise and injury prevention.

 What are some of your personal interests, outside of work?

My biggest interest outside of work is spending time with my wife and children. I love wrestling, reading, playing cars, climbing on the rock wall, and running around the yard with my kids, and being able to sit and talk with my wife for hours.

 What are some things you believe in?  What is your favorite quote or words of wisdom?

Something I believe in is, God lives and that he loves us. I know He has a plan for us all and wants us to be happy and to serve others.

Favorite quote: A man filled with the love of God is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race. Joseph Smith Jr.

 What do you like most about working for One Accord PT?

One thing I enjoy about working at One Accord is the focus we have to continue learning in our profession. Continuing education is an important part of our work environment  to help us progress as professionals and our ability to treat those who come to see us.

 What do you like most about caring for patients?

The thing I enjoy most about caring for patients is the relationship we get to have with those who come in our door. It is so much more than just a doctor-patient setting but we get to know each other and actually become friends.

Why did you choose to become a physical therapist?

I became a PT because I like helping people feel better when they are hurting. I think the human body is fascinating and I love learning about how I can help others to improve their quality of living.

 What do you think patients like MOST about you?

I feel that my patients like that I have a strong desire to help each one of them feel better and improve. They can always be sure that I will be open and honest with them and that I am not afraid to say “I do not know but I will find out for you.”

 What do you think patients like MOST about One Accord PT?

People love coming to One Accord because of who we are and what we offer. We have a staff that is unlike any other place I have ever worked and everyone of us has the same goal of striving to help each person who comes in. We are a happy group and we love to have a professional yet fun environment and those who come in can expect a pleasant experience.