Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bassel Hassouna MD specializes in treating patients with Coronary Artery Disease, either through medications or through different kinds of procedures. He is triple boarded and is looking forward to providing his services at Heart and Vascular Institute in Wayne, Michigan.
Dr. Hassouna graduated from the American University of Beirut Medical School. After which he completed his residency and a fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology from the George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C.
During his residency, Dr. Hassouna was inducted in the Alpha-Omega-Alpha honor medical society. He has been published in several journals and has given presentations in different medical meetings. After his fellowship, he practiced for four years in one of the major hospitals in Beirut where he was also the head of the Cardiology Department.
He is fluent in three languages (English, Arabic and French), which he hopes he will use in order to help him provide care to the highest number of patients possible.
Cardiologist Amir Kaki, MD, is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional cardiovascular care. At Heart & Vascular Institute in Warren, Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, he delivers life-saving treatments to a diverse group of patients, helping patients manage and treat their severe heart problems. Dr. Kaki aims to improve patients' health through comprehensive preventive care.
Dr. Kaki attended medical school at UNIBE (Universidad Iberoamericana) in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Chattanooga.
During his education, Dr. Kaki chose to deepen his expertise in cardiovascular medicine. Included were fellowships at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in cardiology, where he was named a chief fellow, and at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City in coronary, endovascular, and carotid intervention.
Today, Dr. Kaki holds board certifications in seven specialties, including interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiology, and vascular medicine.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Kaki ensures that all patients at Heart & Vascular institute receive the support and guidance they need.
Dr. Kaki has unmatched expertise in a wide range of procedures, including complex coronary intervention and carotid artery stenting. A renowned researcher, Dr. Kaki's clinical research has been published in peer-reviewed journals. He's also a frequent speaker at national meetings.
Dr. Kaki served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Tennessee Department of Medicine. He was also an assistant professor of medicine in the Weill Cornell Medicine Greenberg Center in New York City. Today, Dr. Kaki takes pride in training the next generation of cardiologists as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State School of Medicine.
With more than 15 years of experience, Tamam Mohamad, MD, delivers expert care to patients in need. At Heart & Vascular Institute in Warren, Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, he specializes in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Mohamad strives to help patients preserve their heart function and maintain their independence.
Dr. Mohamad graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He then performed his residency in internal medicine at Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Mohamad extended his experience in cardiology through two fellowships at the same location.
At Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Mohamad is a recognized expert in cardiovascular genetic disorders. He's proud to help patients manage their genetic risk factors through preventive care. Dr. Mohamad also offers a wide range of interventional procedures. These treatments can help manage or resolve many chronic heart problems.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mohamad's expertise and skill have earned him several awards. He was named Best Fellow of the Year in the Internal Medicine and Cardiology Department at Wayne State University in 2009.
Dr. Mohamad’s commitment to patient care and education has won him the respect of his colleagues. In 2012, Dr. Mohamad was voted by his peers as one of Hour Detroit Magazine's Top Docs.
Interventional cardiologist, Mahir Elder, MD, has the expertise patients need to manage even the most complex heart conditions. At Heart & Vascular Institute in Warren, Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, Dr. Elder specializes in minimally invasive procedures. His extensive medical background, including seven national board certifications, allows him to deliver exceptional care.
Dr. Elder aims to treat each of his patients using the most advanced technology. He resolves a wide range of heart conditions with minimally invasive procedures, which often allow patients to recover more rapidly.
At Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Elder aims to provide consistent, reliable care to patients throughout his community. He is known for responding to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dr. Elder also understands that health care coverage can play an important role in a patient’s outcome. That's why he offers his services to both insured and uninsured patients.
Dr. Elder graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. He then completed his residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and two fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Detroit Medical Center.
A recognized expert in the field of cardiology, Dr. Elder has developed many clinical trials. Over the years, he has also performed research on endovascular procedures and complex vascular cases. He serves as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University's School of Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing.
Dr. Elder is a highly requested speaker at international and national medical conferences. He was named Wayne State University School of Medicine's Teacher of the Year and Mentor of the Year, Crain's Healthcare Hero, Hour Magazine's Top Doctor, and has earned a People's Choice Award for Compassionate Doctor Recognition.
Board-certified physician, Prasad Cherian, MD, specializes in noninvasive tests for cardiovascular disease. At Heart & Vascular Institute in Warren, Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, Dr. Cherian evaluates patients using external tests, identifies heart problems, and helps his patients explore their treatment options.
Dr. Cherian graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky. He then performed his residency at the University of Louisville Hospital. Later, Dr. Cherian completed fellowships at the University of Utah in heart failure and cardiac transplant and at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in general cardiology.
During his fellowships, Dr. Cherian specialized in heart failure management. After moving to Michigan, he focused his attention on patients struggling with heart failure. Today, Dr. Cherian works with patients to manage complex medication regimens. He also monitors patients' progress and keeps up-to-date on assessments of their heart function.
Dr. Cherian has a passion for medicine, and he enjoys working with the next generation of physicians. He's proud to oversee the work of many medical students within the field of cardiology.
Stacy Zwick Ker, DO, is a board-certified physician in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Ker was born in Orrville, Ohio, and is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM). Dr. Ker is a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Society, which is an honor given to those showing a high degree of scholarship and service to their college and/or profession. Dr. Ker completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Botsford Hospital, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She then continued at Botsford Hospital to complete her nephrology subspecialty program and was named Chief Nephrology Fellow in her final year of training.
Currently, Dr. Ker is a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Dr. Ker is the first physician in Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC to be certified by The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Procedures.
In addition to vascular access work, Dr. Ker is very passionate about the management of chronic kidney disease and hypertension and is certified as a “Specialist in Clinical Hypertension” by the American Society of Hypertension.
“I’m extremely happy with Dr Ker. I’m a newer patient so she did a thorough evaluation as a baseline for future visits. Thankfully no issues and I’m confident she will keep it that way.”
Deon D. Middlebrook MDPC is a premier medical practice in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in comprehensive care for the full scope of kidney diseases and their associated conditions.
Board-certified internal medicine physician and nephrologist Deon Middlebrook, MD, welcomes everyone in the region 16 years and older who are facing any kidney-related challenge.
Dr. Middlebrook is proud to serve as an African-American nephrologist dedicated to reaching out to the Black community.
As a kidney care specialist, his goal is to raise awareness about his patients’ high risk for developing kidney disease that can progress to kidney failure, and provide the individualized health care they deserve..
Dr. Middlebrook is determined to promote kidney health, assessing each person’s risks and creating treatment plans that incorporate a healthy kidney diet, lifestyle changes, and advanced medical treatments to slow or stop progressive kidney damage.
Patients seek Dr. Middlebrook’s expert and compassionate care for the full scope of kidney problems, including hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperkalemia (high potassium). He also specializes in pre- and post-dialysis care, creating and managing dialysis access, and managing diabetic kidney disease.
To learn more about the services available at Deon D. Middlebrook MDPC or to schedule an appointment, call the office today or request an appointment online.
