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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Anna Dobracki is a seasoned Functional Medicine physician with over 40 years of medical experience, including more than 25 years in the fields of allergy and immunology. She offers a personalized approach to care—focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of health concerns. A graduate of Akademia Medyczna in 1980, Dr. Dobracki is now accepting new patients who are seeking comprehensive, integrative medical support. She trained at the University of Michigan in Allergy and Immunology.
