Dr. Barouch is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, and a member of the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation group at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Barouch received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1992 and her medical degree from Johns Hopkins in 1996. She continued at Johns Hopkins for residency training in Internal Medicine, completed in 1999, and fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant, completed in 2003. She has expertise in the outpatient management of advanced heart failure and many types of cardiomyopathies. Dr. Barouch also has a longstanding interest in women’s cardiovascular health – particularly in how some cardiac conditions affect women differently or present with distinctive symptoms. She is the Medical Director of the Columbia Heart Failure Clinic, in partnership with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and the Howard County Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Center. She is also the Director of the Sports Cardiology Program, which offers expert cardiac care specifically geared towards athletes of all abilities. Dr. Barouch believes that educating people about heart disease, medications and lifestyle changes, including healthy eating habits and regular exercise, is critically important in helping her patients understand how to achieve and maintain wellness and feel in control of their cardiovascular health. She is an avid runner and triathlete herself, competing in several triathlons and other races per year, as well as the occasional marathon. Dr. Barouch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.

Dr. Keith Friedman joined the practice in 2003 following the completion of his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Friedman is also trained in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Born and raised in Baltimore, Dr. Friedman and his wife, who reside in Pikesville, have two sons and a daughter. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves as Section Chief of Cardiology and as Medical Director of the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, and Cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Imtiaz H. Chowdhry is a highly experienced cardiologist with a career spanning over four decades. A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical University in 1975, he completed his internal medicine residency in 1981 and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in 1983, both at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.Dr. Chowdhry is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. With a special focus on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease, he combines advanced expertise with compassionate care, making him a trusted healthcare provider for patients seeking the best cardiologist in Columbia, MD.Committed to improving heart health, Dr. Chowdhry offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, ensuring personalized care for each patient. Whether managing complex cardiovascular conditions or providing preventive care, his dedication to excellence has made him a leading name in cardiology. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Vinay Gulati is a board-certified cardiologist with expertise in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease. He completed his medical education at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, followed by residencies and fellowships at renowned institutions in India and the United States, including the University of Connecticut.Dr. Gulati joined Padder Health Services in 2024, a healthcare provider in Maryland dedicated to delivering exceptional primary care and cardiology services in Laurel, Columbia, and Hagerstown. Dr. Gulati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Fainting.

Jennifer Brady is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Dr. Jose Madrazo is a general cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Division of Medicine, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Madrazo pursued a cardiovascular fellowship with a focus on echocardiography at the Washington University School of Medicine before joining the Hopkins faculty. Dr. Madrazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack.

Dr. Maniu joins the interventional section as an interventional cardiologist with over two decades of experience in academic, hospital, and community settings. He earned his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine, as well as fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Rochester. Clinically, Dr. Maniu sees outpatients at the Cardiology Clinic in Columbia, and he will cover the interventional lab at Howard County Medical Center. Also, he interprets outpatient echos, primarily at our Columbia Clinic office. Dr. Maniu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Dr. Khalid M. Zirvi is a highly accomplished and board-certified specialist in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Zirvi further honed his expertise through advanced training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), Dr. Zirvi has held notable leadership roles, including serving as Co-director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cath Lab at Meritus Medical Center.Now part of Padder Health Services, Dr. Zirvi is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiology care, ensuring patients in Laurel, Columbia, and Hagerstown, MD, have access to the best primary care and advanced cardiovascular services. With a focus on comprehensive and compassionate healthcare, Dr. Zirvi combines expertise with patient-centered care to support the health and well-being of the communities he serves. Dr. Zirvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Nisha A. Gilotra is a cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Cardiology with expertise in advanced heart failure, including the care of heart transplant and ventricular assist device patients. Dr. Gilotra specializes in inflammatory cardiomyopathies, including sarcoidosis, myocarditis and inherited causes of cardiomyopathy. Dr. Gilotra received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her medical residency, general cardiology fellowship and advanced heart failure fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Between fellowships, she served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Department of Medicine. Dr. Gilotra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Feroz Padder is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Padder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Muhammad Amer is a Cardiologist in Catonsville,, Maryland. Dr. Amer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Michael E. Carlos is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term cardiac care. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, followed by advanced cardiology training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a fellowship in cardiac and peripheral interventions at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Carlos is dedicated to improving heart health through personalized care and evidence-based treatments. Dr. Carlos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Mehdi Gheshlaghi is a Cardiologist in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Gheshlaghi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, and Fainting.

Richard Kolodrubetz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Kolodrubetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kolodrubetz is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Albornoz is a Cardiologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albornoz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Richard (Rick) Carrick is a general cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Division of Medicine and is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also serves as associate director of the Johns Hopkins Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence. Originally from Massachusetts, he completed his medical training as well as a Ph.D. in Bioengineering at the University of Vermont and did his internal medicine residency training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. He completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and a T32 Research Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. His research focuses on the use of advanced computational techniques like machine-learning and artificial intelligence to improve risk stratification in patients with inherited heart disease. Clinically, he specializes in echocardiography and the care of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other genetic cardiomyopathies. Dr. Carrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Sadia J. Shafi, MD, FACC, is a distinguished non-invasive cardiologist with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional care in cardiovascular medicine. As part of Padder Health Services, she serves the communities of Laurel and Columbia, MD, offering expert, patient-centered cardiology care.Dr. Shafi’s medical training includes a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, where she honed her expertise in advanced imaging techniques and diagnostic procedures. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Georgetown University Hospital after graduating from Temple University School of Medicine. Her academic foundation in Psychology and Arabic from Georgetown University enriches her holistic approach to patient care.Throughout her career, Dr. Shafi has held key positions, including serving as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with Luminis Health Cardiology Specialists and Annapolis Cardiology Consultants. She is highly skilled in Nuclear Cardiology (SPECT and PET imaging), Cardiac CT imaging, diagnostic heart catheterization, and advanced echocardiography techniques such as Transesophageal and Stress Echo.Dr. Shafi’s commitment to delivering innovative and compassionate cardiology care makes her an integral part of Padder Health Services’ mission to be the leading healthcare provider in primary care and cardiology across Maryland. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Ayim Akyea is a Cardiologist in Beltsville, Maryland. Dr. Akyea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Fainting, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jorge Ramirez is a Cardiologist in Glen Burnie,, Maryland. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Danny Lee, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Odenton. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College, and completed residencies in radiation oncology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and internal medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center. Videos 2015 Innovations in Clinical Care Award - Danny Lee, M.D., Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.