The field of cardiology has changed tremendously, and it continues to advance at a striking pace. This is truly a positive and welcomed advancement because according to the reports of CDC, cardiovascular diseases, especially, heart attacks are the second leading cause of death in Virginia. Also, the majority of the population is unaware of their impending diseases, and this makes it even more dangerous. Fortunately, Virginia has amazing cardiovascular specialists that are working hard to educate and treat people.
Dr. Ken Ellenbogen
I want to do fun research projects that are important to you or to the medical center. Some people like funding lectureships like I want to make sure we bring exciting people from all over the world to Richmond to VCU, so everyone’s different.”
Dr. Ken Ellenbogen is a highly experienced cardiologist, originally, he was born in New York but completed his medical education and training out of New York. He possesses extensive knowledge in this field, and he has shared his expertise in 350 scientific reports, over 200 book chapters, and several articles. His expertise is also reflected in his treatments, as he has a very high success rate. Dr. Ken is married and has three children.
Specialization
Dr. Ken Ellenbogen specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He also has a clinical interest in Cardiac Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Radiofrequency Ablation, Pacemakers and Syncope, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Atrial Fibrillation is the most common abnormal heart rhythm that affects millions of Americans, so it’s a disorganized very rapid, synchronous beating of the top chambers of the heart, it can lead to stroke, death, and congestive heart failure. We have been doing the cathedral ablation of atrial fibrillation for 18 years.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Princeton University, Princeton
- Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 35 years of experience in the medical field
- Physicians, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (1986-2005)
- Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (1997-Present)
- Vice-Chair of Cardiology, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (2003-2009)
- Chair of Cardiology, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (2010-2021)
- Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond (Present)
Achievements
- MCV Campus Clinician of the Year (2001)
- Patients’ Choice Award (2008-2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2009, 2014, 2015)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016)
- Distinguished Teacher Award (2015)
- Leonard Horowitz Endowed Lectureship (2016)
- Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors (2016-2021)
- Martha M. and Harold W. Kimmerling Professor of Cardiology (2018)
- Distinguished Mentor Award (2020)
- America’s Top Doctors: Multiple times
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Ken Ellenbogen has been featured in Radio MD, US News, Stop Afib, Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Cardiology Advisor, Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology, WebMD, Everyday Health, Gillette News Records, USA Today, CNBC, and ABC News.
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Dr. Venkat R. Iyer
Dr. Venkat Iyer is an excellent cardiologist. He completed his medical education in Pennsylvania, then, completed his medical training in Virginia. Dr. Iyer is quite popular in his community for making his patients feel comfortable and bonding with them. Interestingly, he sees patients from other states as well, in addition to traveling to other states for carrying out medical procedures.
Specialization
Dr. Venkat Iyer specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, and Non-Invasive Cardiology. Dr. Iyer has a keen interest in the latest medical technology, and he is extremely skilled at utilizing the latest electric devices in the field of cardiology. He has years of experience in carrying out procedures like Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures.
Education and Certification
- Pre-Medicine, History, Penn State University, Pennsylvania
- Doctor of Medicine, Penns State University-College of Medicine, Pennsylvania
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Brown University-Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan, Cranston
- Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Brown University-Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan, Cranston
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- Chief Medical Resident, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond (June 2006-June 2007)
- Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Cardiovascular Associates Ltd, Chesapeake (August 2011-December 2019)
- Director of Electrophysiology, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Chesapeake (December 2013-December 2019)
- Vice Chief of Internal Medicine, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Chesapeak (November 2018-December 2019)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfork (August 2011-Present)
Achievements
- Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Member, Schreyer Honors Program
Media Appearances
Dr. Venkat Iyer has been mentioned in The Star Tribune, Kare 11, and CBS News.
Dr. Charles A. Joyner
Dr. Charles A. Joyner is an amazing cardiologist. He also had an interest in the workings of the heart, and this curiosity brought him to the field of cardiology. Dr. Charles has a calm personality, which is relieving for patients, as they are already distressed from their condition. Dr. Charles also has a patent for Pressure Bandage.
Specialization
Dr. Charles Joyner is an expert on Atrial Fibrillation, and he often educates his patients regarding this condition and its treatments. In addition to Atrial Fibrillation, he also specializes in heart rhythm disorders, implantation of pacemaker and ICD, management of biventricular pacing, ablation therapy for tachyarrhythmias, the Hybrid Maze, and Watchman procedures.
Atrial Fibrillation is really one of the most common arrhythmias that we face, and I see it every day in my practice, it becomes much more prevalent as the population gets older. Atrial Fibrillation to describe means that the normal timekeeper of the heart called a Sinus Rode becomes overwhelmed by this chaotic swirling electrical activity in the top chambers of the heart called the atria and in turn, it drives the ventricles very fast at times and irregularly, thereby, reducing the pumping efficiency of the heart.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Yale University, New Haven
- Doctor of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University-School of Medicine, Fairfax
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond
- Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- Physician, Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists, Richmond (August 2003-Present)
Achievements
- Regional Top Doctor (2014)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Charles Joyner has appeared on CNBC News.
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Dr. Charanjit Khurana
Dr. Charanjit Khurana is an outstanding physician who has been in practice for over 20 years. He believes in making shared decisions, by educating his patients on their conditions and then, selecting a viable treatment option. He also states that it’s always better to prevent such diseases rather than fixing the heart after it has been damaged. Dr. Khurana graduated from Grant Medical College in Mumbai. So far, Dr. Khurana has performed over 5,000 coronary procedures and over 2,000 vascular procedures.
Specialization
Dr. Charanjit Khurana specializes in interventional cardiology, and he is a vascular specialist. When it comes to diagnosing, repairing, and replacing the valves of the heart, Dr. Charanjit is an expert. Besides this, he has a clinical interest in Coronary Artery Disease and Vascular Medicine. He has also performed 300 peripheral interventions to open obstructed carotid, kidney, and lower extremity arteries.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S), Grant Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences, India
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, George Washington University School of Medicine
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, George Washington University School of Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Interventional Cardiologist, Heart and Vascular Care, Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington (Present)
- President, Heart and Vascular Care, Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington (Present)
Achievements
- Cardiology Fellows Forum of Excellence Award
- Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2017)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Website
https://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/
Dr. Ashok Talreja
Cardiac Electrophysiology is the science that deals with the electrical system of the heart, so in short I’m the electrician but for the heart. The heart has always appealed to me as a very mathematical organ that’s what really drew me to cardiology and the other thing that really drew me there is the fact that among all the disciplines in medicine, it is one where we have made the most progress, and we are able to offer the most to our patients.”
Dr. Ashok Talreja is an amazing doctor, he completed his medical school at All India Institute of Medical Studies in India. Following that, he did an Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Ashok Talreja is known for building trust with his patients, and they only want Dr. Ashok as their physician.
Specialization
Dr. Ashok Talreja specializes in cardiology and internal medicine. He deals with the diagnoses and treatment of heart failure in addition to treating conditions like Conduction Disorders, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Pericarditis, and Cardiomyopathy. He also keeps up to date with the latest technology in the field of cardiology.
Electrical problems can affect the heart. One of the problems is Arrhythmia, you could be sitting comfortably doing nothing strenuous and suddenly your heart takes off and you know, it’s clicking away at a hundred eighty, two hundred, two hundred and twenty times a minute, it’s very uncomfortable.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S), All India Institute of Medical Studies
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
- Fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- Cardiologist, Mary Washington Healthcare, Fredericksburg (Present)
- Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg (Present)
Achievements
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Ashok Talreja has been featured in the Patch.
Website
https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/
Dr. Mohit Bhasin
The exciting part about my job is that when I get the opportunity to identify a person with premature heart disease who didn’t know it, and who, for example, had no indication to be on any medicines for it, I feel like I am really changing the course of that person’s life by identifying heart disease early.”
Dr. Mohit Bhasin is an excellent cardiologist and he has been in practice for over 15 years. He takes his job seriously and maintaining professionalism at work is essential for him. Dr. Mohit also pays close attention to his patients and allows them to completely explain their conditions, and he never rushes to the treatment, as he gives them proper time during the consultation.
Specialization
Dr. Mohit Bhasin specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Congenital Diseases, MRI, and CT scans. He also treats conditions like High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Familial Risk of Heart Disease, Aortic Syndromes, and Valvular Heart Disease. Dr. Mohit has also worked with patients that get unconscious due to poor heart health. He is highly skilled in MRI and CT scans, and for this reason, he was also asked for help by the Virginia Zoo to scan the hearts of orangutans in 2015.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
- Master of Arts in Creative Writing, Boston University, Boston
- Doctor of Medicine, Emory University-School of Medicine, Atlanta
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Emory University-School of Medicine, Atlanta
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Emory University-School of Medicine, Atlanta
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Emory University-School of Medicine, Atlanta
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- Medical Director, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, Sentara Heart Hospital, Norfork (2006-Present)
- Co-Director Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiovascular MRI and CT, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfork (2010-Present)
- President and Non-invasive Cardiologist, Innovation Health Services, Norfork (May 2015-Present)
Achievements
- Regional Top DoctorCastle Connolly (2014)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Mohit Bhasin has been featured on PR Web.
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Dr. Azita Moalemi
Our mission is to advance the health of our patients through compassionate, competent, and comprehensive cardiac and vascular care.”
Dr. Azita Moalemi is originally from Tehran; however, she left Tehran at the young age of 12. Before coming to the United States, she lived in 3 different South American countries, and this enabled her to speak Spanish fluently. As a physician, she ensures that she is providing the utmost care to her patients. When she is not in her clinic, she enjoys reading. Dr. Azita loves reading American history, biographies, scientific breakthroughs, and social psychology.
Specialization
Dr. Azita Moalemi is an expert in Cardiology and Vascular Care. She also has an interest in heart failure, and she often speaks on this subject at various conferences. Moreover, she has treated conditions like Conduction Disorders, Pericarditis, Paroxysmal Supraventricular, Tachycardia (PSVT), Hypertension (HTN), and Aortic Valvular Disease.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and Zoology, University of Maryland, Maryland
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Maryland-School of Medicine, Maryland
- Internship in Internal Medicine, George Washington University Hospital, Washington
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine-New York University, New York City
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, George Washington University Hospital, Washington
- Research Fellow, Cardiac MRI, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood InstituteThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Maryland
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Cardiologist, Mount Vernon Cardiology Associates, Alexandria West (June 1998-June 2007)
- Cardiologist President, Amelia Heart and Vascular Center PC, Springfield (2007-Present)
Achievements
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009-2018, 2020)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2009, 2014-2018, 2020)
- Patients’ Choice Award (2009-2018, 2020)
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2013-2018, 2020)
- Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2013-2018, 2020)
- Top 10 Doctor – State (2014)
- Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014)
- Washingtonian Top Doctor (2016, 2018-2021)
- Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor (2018-2021)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
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Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala
Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala is a cardiologist that has provided medical services in the United States, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. He was born in Syria and graduated from Damascus University before getting medically trained in Cleveland. He is known for his compassionate approach and listening thoroughly to his patients.
Specialization
Dr. Tarek Abou-Ghazala specializes in Interventional Cardiology. He also deals with strokes, hypertension, and heart failure. Dr. Tarek has treated conditions like Acute Myocardial infarction, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Cardiomyopathy, Ischemic Heart Disease, and more. He has written publications on Angioplasty and management practices in hospitals
Education and Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Doctor of Medicine, Damascus University, Syria
- Internship, Damascus University, Syria
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland
- Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland
- Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Missouri-School of Medicine, Missouri
- Fellowship, Washington Adventist Hospital, Maryland
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Attending Interventional Cardiologist, Kentucky Cardiovascular Group, Lexington (March 2000-March 2003)
- Attending Cardiologist, Suburban Heart Institute (April 2004-December 2005)
- Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, International Medical Center, Jeddah (September 2005-December 2008)
- Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha (February 2009-December 2013)
- Associate Director, Cardiology Fellowship Program, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha (January 2011-December 2013)
- President, Virginia Cardiovascular Group, Reston (March 2021-Present)
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weil Cornell Medical College, Doha (June 2013-June 2014)
- Attending Interventional Cardiologist, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset (August 2013-December 2014)
- Cardiologist, Reston Hospital, Reston (January 2015-Present)
- CICU Teaching Attending, INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute, Fairfax (April 2015-Present)
- Chairman, Department of Medicine, StoneSprings Hospital Center, Dulles (December 2015-February 2020)
- Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University-School of Medicine, Fairfax (August 2016-Present)
- Vice President and President-Elect of Medical Staff, StoneSprings Hospital Center, Dulles (January 2019-January 2021)
- Chief of Medical Staff, StoneSprings Hospital Center, Dulles (January 2021-Present)
Achievements
- Best Teacher (2010, 2013)
- Fellow, Gulf Heart Association
- Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Member, Syrian American Medical Society
- Board of Directors, Medical Society of Northern Virginia
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Dr. Michael Arcarese
I am passionate about cardiology and the ability to save lives during acute illnesses like heart attacks and heart failure. There is incredible evidence surrounding cardiology in regards to treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis.”
Dr. Michael Arcarese is highly skilled with the procedures and thorough when it comes to explaining the details to his patients. He is also an easy-going physician, he maintains a calm demeanor, and this enables his patients to feel relaxed as well. Dr. Michael is also known for his attentiveness.
Specialization
Dr. Michael Arcarese specializes in Interventional Cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, and Internal Medicine. He is an expert in catheterization, especially, Radial Artery Catheterization, which is carried out by inserting a tube via the wrist. Additionally, he carries out procedures like non-invasive testing, cardiac intervention, and peripheral intervention.
With the transcatheter approach, initially, it was approved just for patients who are inoperable, or too high-risk to have surgery, but as we have gone on through the years and different studies, we have shown that we actually are more effective in putting these valves with lower stroke rates, and even improve mortality in patients who intermediate to high risk.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Richmond, Richmond
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Connecticut-School of Medicine, Farmington
- Residency in Internal Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center, New York
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven
- Fellowship in Internal Cardiology, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in the medical field
- Interventional Cardiologist, HCA Cardiology Associates Richmond
Achievements
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Patients’ Choice Award (2016, 2017, 2018)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2017, 2018)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Michael Arcarese has been featured on CBS 6 News.
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Dr. David Adler
Dr. David Adler practices at Sentara Cardiology Specialists in Virginia Beach. Dr. Adler wants his patients to be well-informed and aware of their condition, therefore, he puts great emphasis on explaining to them all the treatments and precautions. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Adler loves spending time with his family. He is also a big fan of the outdoors, and he enjoys running, cycling, and hiking.
Specialization
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
- Doctor of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University-School of Medicine, Fairfax
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in the medical field
- Interventional and Structural Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Associates, Virginia Beach (2011-January 2020)
- Assistant Clinical Professor Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk (2011-Present)
- Interventional and Structural Cardiologist, Sentara Cardiology Specialist, Virginia Beach (January 2020-Present)
Achievements
- America’s Top Doctors (2011-2014)
- Boston Magazine (2011-2013)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Member, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons