
Overview
I am a cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure and heart transplants. I see patients across the entire spectrum of heart failure, including early to late stages. In more advanced cases, I discuss the role of therapies, such as devices and heart transplants. My goal is to ensure that each patient receives optimal treatment for their condition. I provide a personalized approach to care and seek to understand the patient's unique story and journey. I enjoy answering questions about different treatment approaches and finding the right one for the patient. My passion for heart failure stems from excitement and appreciation for a growing number of effective treatment strategies in the field, and I look forward to discussing these with my patients. I am active in research, including clinical trials, and would be happy to discuss any opportunities to participate. In my free time, I enjoy getting to know the area, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Dr. Selvaraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Cardiomyopathy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles in the study of Cardiomyopathy.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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I specialize in the care of patients with general and advanced heart failure. I look at each patient individually, yet apply the most advanced therapies for everyone. I have a particular interest in understanding the causes of heart failure, especially related to pregnancy and chemotherapy. I am also involved in a number of research projects evaluating new possible therapies for patients with heart failure. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and spending time cycling with my wife and three boys. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
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Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
Said Iskandar is a Cardiologist in South Boston, Virginia. Dr. Iskandar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart FailureDr. Selvaraj isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Advanced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Selvaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- HypertensionDr. Selvaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- MyocarditisDr. Selvaraj isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.

