Interventional Cardiology near Seattle, WA

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.

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: Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in structural heart disease. In addition to his considerable medical training, he brings research, teaching experience and an extensive patient care history to the treatment of complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Zhang stays up-to-date on treatment options, guidelines and available research therapies, and he takes a team-approach to care. Patient-centric, he treats his patients as he would a friend or family member, with dedication and commitment to personalized care. _x000D_ Dr. Zhang is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys hiking and biking.

Biography: William Lombardi, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist, director of Complex Coronary Artery Disease Therapies in the Regional Heart Center Cardiology Clinic and a UW associate professor of Cardiology.Dr. Lombardi is an expert in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.His clinical interests include interventional cardiology and cardiac catheterization. He has focused much of his research efforts on developing and refining coronary chronic total occlusions and complex coronary artery procedures with great efficacy and reproducibility.

Care Philosophy: I believe that we have great capabilities to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, so that individuals can live a full and active life. I work with each individual to develop a personalized plan of good diet, exercise, and appropriate medication to maximize health. In selected cases, advanced testing and therapies may be considered to treat signficant problems. Non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures are employed whenever possible, to allow a prompt return to a normal, active lifestyle.

Biography: Dr. John O'Mara, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. John O'Mara, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.