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Biography: M.D.- University of Virginia Medical School- 1976Internship- Internal Medicine- The New York Hospital- 1977Residency- Internal Medicine- The New York Hospital- 1979Fellow - Cardiology- The New York Hospital-CUMC- 1982

Care Philosophy: It is an exciting time to be a part of Cardiology as advances in technology and therapeutics allow us to provide better care to our patients. As a clinical cardiologist, my goal is to make a positive impact in the cardiovascular health and lives of my patients. In addition to cutting edge technology, I believe that practicing medicine should be individualized, patient centric, and hold true to the ideals of compassion and human dignity.

Care Philosophy: Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

Care Philosophy: "What we hope to do is assemble a world class medical and research team that can provide our patients with first rate medical care and bring them the most advanced treatments."

Biography: Dr. Michael Robbins, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Rego Park, NY. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Michael Robbins, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Ravi Karanam is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at RWJBarnabas Health, and part of the Northern Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, operating out of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Karanam's current role is as Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship Program at RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Karanam has been a member of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center since 1984 and the Department of Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center since 1996. He received his medical degree from HKES Medical College in Gulbarga, Karnatake, India. His postdoctoral training included pediatrics, general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at hospitals in both India and the U.S., including New York University Affiliate Hospital, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Karanam's areas of special interest and expertise include aortic surgery; aortic allograft and autografts; minimally-invasive valve, bypass and arrhythmia surgery; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); video-assisted thoracic surgery and trans-myocardial laser revascularization.

Biography: Dr. Frederic Sardari is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at RWJBarnabas Health, and part of the Northern Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, operating out of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Sardari's current role is as Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and as Vice Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Sardari received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC; and he completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California. His areas of interest include Minimally-Invasive Valve Surgery, Trans-catheter Valve Replacement(TAVR); and the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Sardari has been involved in overseas medical missions for many years. He has lectured and performed surgery in Latin America, China, and the Middle East. Prior to his current role, Dr. Sardari was Associate Staff Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Ohio.

Biography: Dr. Jessica Bjorklund, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Staten Island, NY. She is 37 years old. Dr. Jessica Bjorklund, MD is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Mary McLaughlin, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 63 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Mary McLaughlin, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Nenad Trubelja, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 64 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Nenad Trubelja, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I am dedicated to providing personalized, quality cardiac care to my patients in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, which has been nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes and nursing excellence. Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

Care Philosophy: My professional focus is equally directed on the direct care of patients intimately combined with teaching Fellows diagnostic and interventional therapeutic cardiac procedures in the catheterization laboratory. I consider it a significant privilege to work side by side with so many other experts in the provision of excellent health care. In particular Faculty status at Cornell provides me with the time and opportunity to practice the discipline of cardiac catheterization in the most professional manner. I greatly enjoy the responsibility of teaching Fellows the skills and importance of the catheterization laboratory. Combining this with an interest in clinically based outcomes type research completes my busy schedule.

Biography: Dr. Reisman received his Medical Degree from Sackler School of Medicine, New York State Program. He did his Internship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. He finished both Residency in Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital in New York. Dr. Reisman completed Interventional Cardiology at University of California San Diego Medical Center in San Diego.Dr. Reisman has a very productive career as exemplified by authorship and co-authorship of over 100 publications. He is a highly regarded practitioner in the field of interventional cardiology and a leader in national education forum.Dr. Reisman servesas Director of Structural Heart Disease at Weill Cornell Medicine

Care Philosophy: The Perkin Heart Failure Center specializes in advanced systolic and diastolic heart failure, left ventricular assist device implantation, evaluation for cardiac transplantation, valvular disease and evaluation and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. We are committed to providing individualized patient care with a multi-disciplinary approach. As an academic cardiologist, researcher and educator my goal is to deliver the best possible care to our patients and to provide them with access to the most innovative therapeutics.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Fuster focuses on preventative medicine globally. He has created the SHE Foundation (Science, Health and Education) with the aim of improving total health in the population, especially young people. Dr. Fuster serves as an international advisor on Sesame Workshop's Global Health Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to measure health improvements in children and build global partnerships to address their critical health issues.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Gomes, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Staten Island, NY. He is 81 years old and has been practicing for 55 years. Dr. Joseph Gomes, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Abdul Aleem Ameen, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Jersey City, NJ. Dr. Ameen has more experience with Cardiac Electrical System Procedures than other specialists in their area. They are affiliated with medical facilities such as Jersey City Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ameen to book an appointment.

Care Philosophy: The center specializes in advanced systolic and diastolic heart failure, left ventricular assist device implantation, evaluation for cardiac transplantation, vavular disease and evaluation and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. My area of clinical as well as research interest is in evaluation and management of diastolic heart failure or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and its effects on pulmonary vasculature.