Invasive Cardiology in Washington

Biography: Dr. Raju Patel, DO is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Raju Patel, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Roger Ng, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with experience and training in vascular interpretation, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He focuses on combining state-ofthe- art medical and interventional therapy in a highly personalized way tailored to the needs of each patient. Dr. Ng graduated from Saba University School of Medicine, where he uniquely trained across multiple, world-class clinical programs including Johns Hopkins and the National Institutes of Health. He is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and American College of Cardiology, among others.

Care Philosophy: I believe in forming a partnership with the patient. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can be enormously beneficial for cardiovascular health. If medications or procedures are needed, we can decide together on the best plan to use those to achieve optimal cardiovascular health and a better quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Freij Gobal, MD, has clinical expertise in general cardiology, preventive cardiology, coronary intervention, peripheral vascular intervention and pacemaker implantation. Dr. Gobal understands how stressful and overwhelming a medical illness such as heart disease can be. For this reason, he is committed to patient-centered care and effective listening to understand what his patients are going through. Anything that concerns them concerns him as well. Dr. Gobal is determined to discuss his evaluation, and to share varied diagnostic tools as well as treatment options with his patients, so together they decide the best path going forward. With this in mind, Dr. Gobal believes heart disease is best managed through initial preventive care and individual cardiac risk assessment.

Biography: Mathew Voorsanger, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist who cares for patients age 15 and older. Dr. Voorsanger's goal is to offer care that is comprehensive, evidence-based and, most importantly, respectful of patients. He tries to meet patients where they are, taking the time to listen to what patients can tell him about their symptoms, and educating patients about recommended testing, treatments and lifestyle changes to help them achieve their best health. Dr. Voorsanger is a member of the Kitsap County Medical Society and is board-certified in Medical Informatics. Dr. Voorsanger performs procedures at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

Biography: Christopher Johnson, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist. His goal is to educate patients about their diagnosis and treatment options. He customizes care based the needs of each patient and seeks out the assistance and second opinions of his colleagues in patient care.

Care Philosophy: Kevin Y. Zhou, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist with special interest in pacemaker implantation, cardiac catheterization and ultrasound examination of the heart. Dr. Zhou was drawn to medicine by his desire to help people. He treats every patient as if he or she were a member of his own familywith honesty, expertise and compassion. Dr. Zhou is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association and King County Medical Society. Dr. Zhou is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, and he is fluent in English and Chinese.

Care Philosophy: J. Francisco L. Yuvienco, MD, FACP, is a board certified cardiologist with special medical interest in preventive cardiology; heart failure; cardiomyopathies; pregnancy and heart disease; vascular medicine; and valvular heart disease. He is committed to the highest standard of cardiovascular patient care and satisfaction, and treats each patient with respect and compassion. Dr. Yuvienco offers technologically advanced medicine, including multi-imaging modalities (i.e., TTE, 3D TEE, Peripheral Vascular Sonography, Nuclear Cardiology, PET Imaging and CT Angiography). He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Biography: Satyavardhan Pulukurthy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with board certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Pulukurthy strives to treat all of his patients with skill and compassion, listening to their concerns and providing a customized care plan. He likes to put his patients at ease by being friendly and approachable, and ensuring them that his knowledge and expertise will help achieve excellent outcomes._x000D_ Given his broad knowledge and multi-specialty background, he prefers to treat his patients using a comprehensive approach considering the interrelationship of both the cardiac and vascular systems. Dr. Pulukurthy believes that aggressive treatment of risk factors achieves immense reduction in cardiovascular disease, incorporating the principle of prevention is better than a cure.

Biography: Allen Rassa, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who accepts all adult cardiology referrals, particularly for known or suspected coronary artery disease, heart failure and all other general cardiology concerns. He performs stress testing, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and coronary stent placement. _x000D_ For Dr. Rassa, delivering high-quality medicine to his patients is at the core of his care. He strives to understand each patient's perspective and values to help guide them through the complexities of medical decision-making. Dr. Rassa believes that openness and good communication with patients, families and other medical providers is important for achieving good outcomes. In addition to diagnosing and treating patients with heart disease, he is also focused on addressing risk factors to help patients avoid heart diseases in the future. _x000D_ Dr. Rassa is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Biography: Patrick Goleski, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified cardiologist who offers general and interventional cardiology for adults. His clinical interests include chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention and complex coronary artery disease. He is certified in comprehensive adult echocardiography. _x000D_ Dr. Goleski provides his patients with high-quality care driven by research, evidence-based medicine and best-practices that is consistent with each individual's wishes and values. He believes lifestyle modification and risk factor reduction are paramount, while medication and procedural therapies are important adjuncts. _x000D_ Dr. Goleski is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Biography: Michael Longo, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology. _x000D_ Dr. Longo enjoys getting to know his patients. He listens to them to understand their concerns and find out what they are interested in doing, then tailors their treatment accordingly. He is able to provide a collaborative approach to patient care that takes into consideration the expertise of other professionals, such as interventional cardiologists and thoracic surgeons, resulting in the right care for the right patient at the right time. He enjoys the fact that, once a diagnosis is made, he is often able to provide treatment that makes patients feel better, and live longer. _x000D_ Dr. Longo was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2009.

Biography: Justin Penn, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of heart disease including heart attacks, coronary artery disease, high cholesterol, valve disease, arrhythmias and heart failure. _x000D_ Dr. Penn's goal is to provide excellent care for the community by emphasizing healthy eating, exercise, evidence based medicine and advanced technology. A personable and caring physician, his priority is to improve the health of his patients and allow them to live long, healthy lives.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Lei Gao's medical expertise is adult clinical cardiology, non-invasive imagine cardiology and preventive cardiology. Dr. Gao obtained his medical degree from Zhenjiang Medical College in China and his PhD degree in neuroscience from Medical Unviersity of Ohio inToledo, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and cardiology fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiogrphy, nuclear cardiology, and cardiovascular medicine.

Care Philosophy: Marina Zakharova, MD, is a cardiologist who cares for adult cardiac patients age 18 and older. She has extensive fellowship training in advanced heart failure management, including mechanical cardiovascular support and heart transplant care. Her medical interests include preventive cardiology, lipid disorders, heart failure, valve disease and imaging. Dr. Zakharovas goal is to ensure that her patients receive the benefits of the most recent, evidencebased treatment options. She strives to treat her patients as she would treat her own family, and believes that understanding and good communication are the crucial components of successful treatment and health maintenance. Dr. Zakharova is a member of the American Heart Association and American Society of Echocardiography.

Biography: Wayne Hwang, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in consultative cardiology, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial interventions, interventional cardiology, congestive heart failure, hypertension and functional cardiac stress testing. _x000D_ Dr. Hwang believes it is important to understand the disease process and to put that into the context of what the patient is going through by understanding each patient's story. He practices individualized, evidence-based medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Hwang serves as deputy section chief for Cardiology, and director for both the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiac Wellness Clinic. He also serves as a Graduate Medical Education teaching director, Cardiology division. He was named a Top Doctor by both Seattle (2013, 2014) and Seattle Metropolitan (2014) magazines.

Biography: Dr. Heidi Nicewarner, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Heidi Nicewarner, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Raed Fahmy, MD, FACP, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease. His special interests include diagnostic cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiography, and pacemaker and defibrillator implantations. Dr. Fahmy believes patient and family member participation are key to quality health care and truly practices what he preaches. Passionate about his work, he contributes to the local community by developing cardiovascular outreach programs in the Greater Puget Sound area. Dr. Fahmy is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American College of Physicians, and a former board member of the Pierce County Medical Society and Pierce County American Heart Association chapter. Dr. Fahmy is fluent in Arabic.

Care Philosophy: Sujeen Adhikari, DO, is a board-certified cardiologist offering patient-centered care for adult heart patients. His areas of interest include coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure. He specializes in preventive cardiology, which includes screening and treatment of various lipid/cholesterol disorders. He is also trained in various cardiac imaging modalities such as nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac MRI and cardiac CT. Dr. Adhikari aims to treat his patients with evidence-based medicine and the latest technology. His goal is to treat each and every patient with a uniquely tailored approach to help them achieve a better quality of life. Away from work, Dr. Adhikari enjoys time with family, exercise and travel.

Biography: Bhanu Gupta, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional board certification in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. When treating patients, Dr. Gupta listens without interruption, stresses kindness and empathy, and takes into consideration what patients value most and how they can achieve an optimal quality of life. Dr. Gupta is a member of the American College of Cardiology; American Heart Association; Heart Failure Society of America; International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation; American Society of Echocardiography; and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).Conditions and Procedures:Advanced heart failureCardiac amyloidosisHeart transplantLeft ventricular assist devices (LVAD)Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCS) Pulmonary hypertension

Biography: Melike Arslan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Arslan enjoys taking care of her patients and making a difference in their lives. She sees herself as the advocate for the patient, always looking for the best care strategy for each individual patient, and as a strong supporter of the personalized practice of medicine. Dr. Arslan emphasizes evidence-based medicine in her practice and uses of up-to-date technologies. She believes making sure that patients have confidence in their care and trust in their physician is a crucial part of her practice.

Biography: Lucy Lin, MD, specializes in managing heart disease in adult patients. She has experience and training in cardiovascular imaging modalities including echocardiography, nuclear imaging and cardiovascular CT scans. Her medical interests also include valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, heart failure and preventive cardiology. _x000D_ Dr. Lin partners with patients, family members and referring providers to deliver exceptional, tailored medical care through shared decision-making. She strives to help patients to understand their cardiovascular disease while incorporating evidence-based diagnostic and treatment options. _x000D_ Dr. Lin is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. _x000D_ In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, snowboarding and running.

Biography: Dr. Archana Rajdev, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist who practices in Silverdale, WA. Dr. Archana Rajdev, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Matthew Subramani, MD, specializes in general cardiology, including preventive cardiology, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease and arrhythmias. He also specializes in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology._x000D_ Dr. Subramani enjoys getting to know his patients and understanding their concerns and unique stories. He focuses on making sure each patient feels they are at the center of their care plan. This involves walking each patient through the diagnostic and treatment options available and then assisting them to decide on a course that best suits their overall goals. Dr. Subramani loves to manage both acute and chronic heart conditions, and to see the positive impact his care makes in the lives of his patients, both in helping them to feel better and live longer._x000D_ Outside of work, Dr. Subramani enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring restaurants and live music.

Biography: Abdul Saidi, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease, with a focus on coronary artery disease and valve disease in adults. _x000D_ Dr. Saidi treats patients as family. He takes the time to answer questions, address concerns and ensure patients are well-informed about their health issues. He strives to ensure excellent communication with referring physicians, patients and their family. _x000D_ Dr. Saidi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Biography: Chatchawan Piyaskulkaew, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in general and interventional cardiology for adults. Dr. Piyaskulkaew holds expertise in all aspects of cardiology, with a unique skill set in endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease including critical limb ischemia. He holds additional certification in adult echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. _x000D_ Dr. Piyaskulkaew strives to provide extraordinary cardiovascular care that is personalized to each patient. He focuses on helping patients understand their conditions and available options and, together, tailoring treatment plans. This involves a commitment to stay abreast of new developments in cardiac care and to spend the necessary time with each patient.

Biography: Srinidhi Meera, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist who is passionate in the management of a variety of heart conditions using the most updated, guideline-directed and evidence-based care. She has a special interest in cardiovascular diagnostic imaging as well. Dr. Meera enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them about their disease. Her approach is to consider the unique characteristics that are at play with each patient and come up with a shared decision in partnership with her patient.Dr. Meera is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and Society of Cardiovascular Computerized Tomography. She is a fellow with the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, she practices yoga and enjoys reading, travel and hiking.

Biography: J. Susie Woo, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist. Her medical interests include preventive and diagnostic cardiology; echocardiography; cardiac risk assessment; and valvular and aortic disease. She has specialized training in cardiac imaging and heart failure, with additional board certifications in Nuclear Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology._x000D_ Dr. Woo makes it a priority to listen and develop a strong patient-doctor relationship through education and open communication. She recognizes the need to understand each patient's differences and preferences, from the impact of genetics, race and gender to their reactions to medications and response to treatment. _x000D_ Dr. Woo was the Medical Director for Education and Outreach before taking on the role as Section Head for Cardiology at Virginia Mason in 2020. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and was recognized by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2021. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Woo enjoys music, reading, Pilates, cooking, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Biography: Sara Weiss, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special medical interest in heart failure, echocardiography, and women and cardiovascular disease._x000D_ Dr. Weiss enjoys developing personal, long-term relationships with her heart failure patients. Caring for them and getting to know them gives her much satisfaction and joy. She feels ``heart failure`` is a terrible name to describe a very treatable condition. She is excited to have the revolutionary advancements in cardiology to share with her patients, and she loves helping her patients find the silver lining and live well with their disease._x000D_ Dr. Weiss is a member of the American College of Cardiology._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Weiss enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and running, and is kept busy with her two children.

Biography: Mariko Harper, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in all aspects of adult cardiology including: coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, genetic/infiltrative cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and heart failure. She has a special expertise in advanced heart failure and advanced cardiac imaging with additional training and board certifications in both echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. _x000D_ Dr. Harper serves as the Medical Director of The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Under her direction, she has created a regional center providing an individualized approach to the diagnosis, genetic testing, advanced cardiac imaging and medical/surgical management of patients with HCM. Each patient is reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians and treatment plans are designed with patient input, using a shared decision making model. The HCM Center offers comprehensive HCM treatments including: medical therapy, defibrillator implantation, alcohol septal ablation and surgical septal myectomy. The HCM Center is also one of the first centers in the PNW to offer the recently FDA-approved novel HCM medication mavacamten (Camzyos®) through a comprehensive drug safety program. She also serves as a principal investigator for ongoing HCM clinical trials. _x000D_ Dr. Harper has authored and published multiple peer reviewed articles and book chapters in a wide range of topics in cardiology. She has been an invited speaker at both national and regional meetings on topics including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hyperlipidemia, and preventive cardiology. Following her passion for patient education and cardiovascular disease prevention, she is also one of the course directors for the ``Food Is Medicine`` continuing medical education lecture series at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Dr. Harper believes in patient-centered and patient-driven care. She emphasizes the importance of shared clinical decision making, with open dialogue between the patient and the entirety of the patient's multidisciplinary care team. _x000D_ Dr. Harper has been recognized as a Seattle Met Top Doctor in 2021 and 2022. _x000D_ In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, running and spending time with her family.

Care Philosophy: Anuradha Kolluru, MD, FACC, RPVI, is a board-certified cardiologist with extensive clinical experience treating adult heart patients with expert, compassionate care. Her areas of interest include women and heart disease, cardio-oncology, cardiac imaging and preventive cardiology. Dr. Kolluru stresses the six ACGME core competencies: patient care; medical knowledge; practice-based learning and improvement; interpersonal and communication skills; professionalism; and system-based practice. Dr. Kolluru is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and a member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, American Heart Association and American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. Away from work, she enjoys traveling, cooking and painting.

Biography: Nasir Shariff, MD, FRCP, is board-certified in cardiology and electrophysiology. Procedures he performs include pacemaker and defibrillator placement; laser lead extraction; supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia ablation; cardiac resynchronization therapy; transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram; among others.

Care Philosophy: Jeffrey Rose, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who provides comprehensive cardiology care with a focus on irregularities of the heartbeat. An eminent physician with a true concern for his patients' well being, Dr. Rose believes in offering education and guidance to help his patients make informed decisions about their health care. Dr. Rose is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and an affiliate of the American Heart Association. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing and hiking and is an avid wildlife photographer.