Overview
Jennifer Nesfeder, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in interventional cardiology. She provides heart care for adults including treatment for coronary artery disease, heart disease, aortic stenosis, mitral valve stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation, mitral valve regurgitation, heart failure, arrhythmias, high blood pressure and cardiomyopathy.|She has a clinical interest in cardiac life support, CPR and cardiac imaging including echocardiography.|Dr. Nesfeder attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She followed this with a residency in internal medicine at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. After that, she completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown. She’s working on a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware.|In 2016, she received the Excellence in Primary Care Award in recognition of her commitment to providing outstanding medical care.|Dr. Nesfeder is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, American Osteopathic Association, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and American College of Physicians.|She has published several papers and peer-reviewed journal articles. She’s also participated in several ongoing cardiac research projects.
Dr. Nesfeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
Clinical Research
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Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Osama Mukarram is board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in interventional cardiology. He provides heart care for adults, including treatment for coronary artery disease, ischemic and valvular heart disease, aortic stenosis, mitral valve stenosis, aortic valve regurgitation, mitral valve regurgitation, heart failure, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, pericarditis, myocarditis and cardiomyopathy. His care goes beyond the treatment room. “The ability to help patients with cardiac conditions improve their health,” he says, is what he loves most about his job.|He has a clinical interest in cardiac catheterization, angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions and hemodynamic studies.|Dr. Mukarram attended Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad, Pakistan, where he earned his medical degree. He followed this with a residency in internal medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, TX, where he served as chief resident. He then completed fellowships in cardiology at the University of Connecticut in Farmington and interventional cardiology at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in Worcester.|Dr. Mukarram is proud to serve his community. He values helping everyone he cares for understand their treatment options to achieve their best heart health. The care he delivers is inspired by “a passion to help those in need and improve our understanding of cardiac disease and available treatments,” he notes.|In 2017, he received the Best Teaching Resident Award, as well as the Medical Student Mentor Award.|He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.|In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, playing guitar, baking and enjoying new cuisine. Dr. Mukarram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.
St. Luke's Cardiology Associates-Bethlehem-8th Avenue
Peter Puleo is a Cardiologist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puleo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Angina, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.
LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest
Philosophy of care | My approach is collaborating with you so you understand heart disease as well as your options for treatment. The partnership of shared decision-making with you and your family will consider your personal goals and beliefs. It is the cornerstone of an effective doctor-patient relationship I strive for in every patient interaction. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to marry my interest in science and biology with a passion for people and a desire to make lives better. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending free time outdoors on both the mountains and the beaches. Dr. Elgin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Nesfeder isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nesfeder isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Nesfeder isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nesfeder isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nesfeder isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.