Abbas Shehadeh is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Shehadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Arterial Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. von Poelnitz went on to complete her internship and residency at The New Your Hospital, Cornell Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Vonpoelnitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Constantine Kashnikow is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Kashnikow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kashnikow is currently accepting new patients.

Kaushik Modi is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.

Jacqueline Schwanwede is a Cardiologist in West Orange,, New Jersey. Dr. Schwanwede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Gitendra Rajiyah is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Rajiyah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rajiyah is currently accepting new patients.

Qaisra Saeed is a Cardiologist in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Necrosis.

Richard Andraws is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Andraws is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Andraws is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Katz, DO, FACOI, FACP, is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Her clinical expertise includes cancers of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, genitourinary system, lung, and gynecologic organs, as well as hematologic conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Dr. Katz is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care grounded in compassion and respect for each patient’s individual journey. She emphasizes shared decision-making, continuity of care, and clear communication to empower patients and their families throughout treatment and survivorship. Dr. Katz earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Human Development, from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She received her medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado, and completed her internal medicine residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she served as Chief Resident and was named Resident of the Year. She went on to complete her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, serving as Chief Fellow in her final year. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Katz is a Fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Physicians. She has presented at numerousnational oncology conferences and is the author of over 15 peer-reviewed publications in the medical literature. Dr. Katz is dedicated not only to clinical excellence but also to advancing the field of oncology through research, education, and mentorship. Her patients recognize her for her thoughtful bedside manner, personalized treatment planning, and unwavering commitment to high-quality care. . Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Chirag Patel is a Cardiologist in South Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Emad Aziz is a Professor of Medicine and Section Chief of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Director of the Arrhythmia Institute at the Rutgers-NJMS University Hospital. Dr. Aziz is triple certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Cardiology, and Cardiac Electrophysiology. Dr. Aziz completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, a University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, along with a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure at Montefiore-Einstein Heart Institute. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Since coming to NJMS, there has been significant growth of the electrophysiology department with the latest innovations in rhythm management now being offered in both in- and outpatient settings. The procedure volume of the EP lab has increased by over 400% compared to the prior year. Dr. Aziz has introduced new procedures not previously offered in the state of NJ, including the Impulse Dynamic implantation and Wise-CRT device, through the international SOLVE-CRT trial, for advanced heart failure. University Hospital is also the first site in the state to use the newly approved MICRA AV leadless pacemaker.University Hospital will also be one of the first institutions in the country to offer Respicardia Remedē device for central sleep apnea. In addition to the SOLVE-CRT trial, Rutgers is also enrolled in two other clinical trials: MARVEN study sponsored through NIH looking at risk factors associated with ventricular tachyarrhythmias in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and the SAF-ILR trial studying the safety and cost effectiveness of same day loop recorder implantation vs. traditional telemetry observation for patients with unexplained syncope. Dr. Aziz is actively involved in education and established an EP rotation for residents and an EP curriculum for fellows, including weekly ECG rounds as well as fostering multiple active research projects. He has extensively published more than 170 abstracts, over 100 manuscripts, and book chapters in peer-reviewed and professional journals. Dr. Aziz has future endeavors that include developing an ACGME accredited Electrophysiology fellowship program, comprehensive atrial fibrillation and advanced ventricular tachycardia management programs as well as introducing stereotaxis GENESIS system for advanced robotic ablations. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kenneth Gantz is a Cardiologist in Livingston,, New Jersey. Dr. Gantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Fred Aueron is a Cardiologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Aueron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Robert Charney is a Cardiologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Charney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

Susan Simandl is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Simandl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Bruce Haik is a Cardiologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Haik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Addi Suleiman is a Cardiologist in West Orange,, New Jersey. Dr. Suleiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Terrance Lee is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Heart Murmurs, Arterial Insufficiency, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

Mark Goldberg is a Cardiologist in West Orange,, New Jersey. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

Marc Roelke is a Cardiologist in West Orange,, New Jersey. Dr. Roelke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.