I like to make a meaningful impact in my patients' lives to help them feel better and live longer, healthier lives. With a holistic approach, I evaluate the entire cardiovascular system to make the right adjustments to enable this to happen. Being Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, I am able to treat both general cardiology patients, as well as those with vascular issues. Dr. Lichtenwalter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Stent Placement, and Cardiac Ablation.

Alan Grossman is a Cardiologist in Mesa,, Arizona. Dr. Grossman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

Suntharo Ly is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Ly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ly is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Solsi is the President and Founder of Premier Cardiovascular Center (PCC). The company was founded in December 2009 and began operating in January 2010. He has been practicing in the valley for past 19 years.Prior practice includes service at Arizona Heart Institute – East Valley in Mesa, Sacaton, Phoenix, Chandler and Casa Grande from 1997 to 2009 as an invasive cardiologist.Dr. Solsi is Board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed his Cardiology fellowship at Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center at New York University in New York (1997).He received his medical degree from Mysore Medical College in Mysore, India and he completed his internal medicine residency at Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center where he was chief resident during his final year.Dr. Solsi is Board certified and licensed in Nuclear Medicine and has certification to read CT Angiography.He is member and fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has published several articles on various cardiovascular topics. Currently he provides services at Chandler, Maricopa and Casa Grande.My goal is to provide the patient with excellent healthcare they need and deserve after explaining to them any issues pertaining to their cardiovascular care and treatment. I strive to make sure patients understand their heart realted issues and provide education for them to improve their health. As the CEO and founder of the organization, it is our mission that all our employees and providers follow the same goals and philosophy for all our patients. Dr. Solsi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Hypertension.

Dr. Georges Y. Nseir, a member founder of Premier Cardiovascular Center (PCC) is an Invasive Cardiologist. Commencing PCC in January 2010, he had ten years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology and Vascular and Endovascular Medicine. Previously, Dr. Nseir practiced at the Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) – East valley in Phoenix, Chandler and Casa Grande from 2000 to 2009. He joined AHI after completing his fellowship in interventional cardiology at Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Nseir received his medical degree from the Lebanese University School of Medical Sciences in Beirut, Lebanon and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York. In addition to his fellowship at Charleston Area Medical Center, Dr. Nseir is a past fellow in cardiovascular disease at State University of New York in Brooklyn and Cardiovascular Interventions at Arizona Heart Institute, Phoenix, AZ. His expertise includes radial artery interventions in addition to femoral access for coronary interventions and peripheral vascular disease. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and professional memberships include: American College of Cardiology; Society of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and the American Heart Association. Dr. Nseir provides outpatient cardiovascular services at the PCC Chandler and Casa Grande office locations and inpatient cardiology, peripheral and interventional services at all participating area hospitals, including Banner Casa Grande, Chandler Regional Hospital, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Nseir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Dr. John R. Tretter is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography and level 2 CT Angiography. Dr. Tretter received his medical degree from Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, México. He completed his internal medicine residency at Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland in 1989 and completed his cardiology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tretter is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. He practiced with the Slocum-Dickson Medical group in upstate New York for nearly 20 years.In 2009 he traded snowboarding on the slopes of upstate New York for mountain biking in the beautiful Arizona desert terrain to join Premier Cardiovascular Center (PCC). He has extensive experience in various cardiovascular diseases and provides services at our Casa Grande location and Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, where he serves as the Chief of Cardiology. Dr. Tretter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Marc Berkowitz is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stable Angina. Dr. Berkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ziad Elghoul is one of the most compassionate and highly skilled interventional cardiologists in all of Arizona! He specializes in general cardiology, complex coronary interventions in addition to peripheral artery disease, venous ablations, and percutaneous abdominal aortic aneurysms repair.Dr. Elghoul completed his internal medicine residency at Staten Island University Hospital. He then served as a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He completed his general cardiology fellowship at the State University of NY (SUNY Downstate) in Brooklyn, NY and his interventional cardiology (cardiac and peripheral) fellowship at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Elghoul is board certified in nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He has practiced cardiology in Arizona since 2001 and founded Cedars Heart Clinic in 2006.Dr Elghoul is currently the Chairman Department of Cardiology of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Dr. Elghoul has served as Director of the Cath Lab at Dignity Health hospitals and continues to serve on the Physician's Clinical Council at Chandler Regional Hospital. He is published in several peer-reviewed journals and continues to participate in numerous highly valuable research studies including ABSORB trial and currently PIONEER 3 trial.Dr. Elghoul has received the Excellence Award (the 7 principles of Behavior) and the Marreel Excellence in Service Award for outstanding patient care.Although Dr. Elghoul steadfast passion for patient care often leaves him little free time, when he does, he loves to be with his family at the beach, on the ski slopes or doing various outdoor activities!Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a supportive and comprehensive enviroment. We focus on each patient as an individual, taking the time to effect the best out comes. Dr. Elghoul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

As a cardiologist, I believe in prevention. Any patient with cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, smoking, diabetes, increased body mass index, family history of cardiovascular disease) should have screening for cardiovascular disease. This routine testing can prevent angina, heart attack and stroke. Dr. Klee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Murmurs, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Balaji Tamarappoo is a Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Tamarappoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sarcoidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant.

Being Board Certified in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, I can treat both general cardiology patients and those with more extensive issues concerning the electrical system of the heart. I chose this subspecialty because it is a very technical field and offers very curative procedures for the patients. My approach is to treat the patient as an individual and to work with them to determine what the best treatment path is for them. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Being Board Certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology with advanced training in cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplantation, my approach to patients is that of disease prevention and media management with invasive and interventional procedures as indicated based on the severity of the disease. I treat my patients as an individual, each who may need a different approach than the next. I take the time to listen to my patients and address their needs for the current issue, as well as come up with a plan for their preventative care as well. Dr. Yelamanchili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Ashar joined Pioneer Cardiovascular, P.C. in 2004.  Originally from India, Dr. Ashar completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 1998.  He then completed a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 2001.  Dr. Ashar is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology as well as Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ashar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Robert Dappen is an Interventional Cardiologist in Tempe,, Arizona. Dr. Dappen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Over 15 years of experience in treating cardiovascular disease. Experience the compassionate and skillful care delivered by Dr. Memon for all your cardiovascular needs. His specialties are: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and ABVMS. He is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Banner University Phoenix, Yavapai Regional Medical Center and San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation.Intelligent and compasionate care only. Dr. Memon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Angina, Arterial Insufficiency, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Ashish Pershad is a board certified interventional cardiologist.  He is the Director of Interventional Cardiology at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.He has expertise in treating, Aortic Stenosis with TAVAR, Mitral Valve Disease with Mitraclip and TMVR Complex Coronary Artery Disease with Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) PCI, and CHIP interventions and stroke prevention with LAAO therapies.Dr. Pershad has been recognized as an expert in complex coronary Intervention including CTO, PCI and Structural Heart Intervention. He is extensively published with more than 110 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Pershad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Sreedivya Chava is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Chava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. David M. Kassel is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He completed his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital after completing his Internship and Residency at the University of Rochester. Dr. Kassel earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Rochester and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association. Dr. Kassel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Atherosclerosis.

Craig Robison is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Robison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Robison is currently accepting new patients.

Our Philosophy of Care includes:Respect for the dignity of every individual.Caring, compassion, and support for patients and families at the most critical times.Evidence based treatment with level of care that exceeds expectations.Focus on prevention and health enhancement with early screening. Dr. Bahadur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.