Memorial Division of Cardiac Services
801 North Flamingo Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Phone: 954-276-7900
Fax: 954-276-0296
About Me
I am a cardiologist at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, where I provide ongoing care for patients living with chronic heart conditions, including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and valvular heart disease.
I am board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, CT and MRI. With advanced expertise in cardiac imaging, I am able to integrate multiple imaging modalities and collaborate closely with other specialties to guide each patient’s care.
Although I have always been passionate about medicine and expanding access to care for underrepresented populations, I was especially drawn to cardiology during my training. I had the privilege of learning from exceptional mentors, who shaped both my clinical interests and the way I care for patients.
In practice, I take a pragmatic patient-centered approach to providing care. I focus on clear, practical explanations and thoughtful decision-making, helping patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options so you can feel informed and confident. I also believe every patient and family should feel heard and included, and I make it a priority to consider their questions, concerns and goals as we plan care together.
In addition to caring for patients, I am involved in clinical research aimed at advancing the treatment of heart disease. My recent research interests include using cardiac MRI with AI to identify inflammation and scar tissue.
Areas of Focus
- Advanced imaging, including:
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear cardiology
- CT
- MRI
- Noninvasive cardiology, including:
- High blood pressure
- Coronary heart disease
- Valvular heart disease
Education
Fellowships
- Indiana University, 2016, Cardiovascular Disease
- St Francis Hospital, 2025
Residency
- Baylor College Of Medicine, 2013, Internal Medicine
Internships
- Baylor College of Medicine, 2011, Internal Medicine
Medical Education
- SUNY Downstate, 2010
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Achievements, and More
Presentations
- 1/2015- A prescribed walking regimen plus arginine supplementation improves function and quality of life for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension: a pilot study. Pulm Circ. 2018 Jan-Mar
- 1/2015 Biomarkers of human cardiopulmonary response after short-term exposures to medical laser-generated particulate matter from simulated procedures: a pilot study. J Occup Environ Med. 2017 Sep 1.
- 1/2012-6/2013 Efficacy of Hydralazine and Nitrate Therapy in ACE Intolerant Heart Failure Patients- American Heart Association oral presentation acceptance.
- 2013-2015 Fellows Grand Rounds: Brugada syndrome in a patient with metastatic appendicular cancer, Cerebral hemorrhage with recent drug-eluting stents, optimal timing of PVR in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot, Cardiac enzyme elevation in marathon runners.
- Spring 2012 A Case of Cholangiocarcinoma and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis presenting as Alcoholic Hepatitis A Case of INH induced Psychosis, Oral and Poster presentation at ACP Poster presentation, American College of Physicians (ACP). Houston, TX.
Awards
- Graduate Diversity Fellowship Competitive Award, SUNY Downstate, 2008, 2009
- The Alumni Fund Award, SUNY Downstate, 2006-08
- Dollars for Scholars, Scholarship America, 2006