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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. 

Dr. Surendra Garg, MD is an experienced cardiology and internal medicine physician dedicated to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care. With decades of clinical experience, he focuses on diagnosing, managing, and preventing a wide range of heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk management.

Dr. Garg completed his medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, followed by residency training in internal medicine at Detroit Medical Center / Sinai-Grace Hospital and cardiology fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital. He has also been actively involved in fellowship training programs at Detroit Medical Center, contributing to the development and mentorship of future physicians.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Garg has a long-standing commitment to research. His early work includes research on post-transfusion hepatitis in 1964, and he has since published and presented internationally. He continues to contribute to research in cardiology and internal medicine.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has spent over five decades caring for patients, bringing extensive clinical knowledge and a patient-centered approach to care. Dr. Garg is known for his compassionate style, with a strong emphasis on preventive cardiology, early detection, and personalized treatment plans to improve long-term heart health.

Nadina Abdurahmanovic, WHNP-BC, is a women’s health nurse practitioner at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., which has locations in Rochester Hills, Troy, and Lenox, Michigan. 

Nadina earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University. She then worked as a registered nurse for nearly 15 years, with two years in the NICU and over 12 years in labor and delivery. Her passion for women's health led her to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing with a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner specialty from Frontier Nursing University.

Her clinical interests include well-woman care, menopause management, contraception, and obstetrical care. Nadina is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at all stages of life. She is an active member of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) and continues to advance her knowledge and skills in the field.

Outside of the office, Nadina enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is an avid traveler, gardener, and reader. Fluent in Bosnian/Serbo-Croatian, Nadina values connecting with diverse communities and providing culturally competent care.

Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.

Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.

Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.

She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.

Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.

Meet Kimber Debelak, the Executive Director of Recovery Pathways, LLC. Kimber has been working in the substance use disorder field since 2009, driven by passion and purpose. She finds joy in seeing clients' small victories in recovery and in supporting therapists as they grow into their roles. Kimber values honesty, teamwork, and evidence-based care that respects each individual's unique journey. Her mantra, "let's do it", reflects her straightforward and determined approach. On a lighter note, she loves her coffee, Dean Martin classics, and says that if she could have one superpower, it would be a magic wand to help clients even more.