I believe that vascular operations should be presented to a patient in a compassionate, ethical, & responsible manner. Instead of going to the operating room with anxiety, I believe a patient should go to the operating room with 100% confidence. Dr. Vijungco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

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 Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Brett Siegrist, MD, FACS, is one of the board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeons practicing at Vascular Surgery Specialists in Phoenix, Arizona. He is committed to offering comprehensive care to individuals living throughout Maricopa County and its surrounding areas.Dr. Siegrist moved to Arizona from New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2006. He attended Princeton University for his undergraduate education and then went on to Georgetown Medical School, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. His training in both general surgery and vascular surgery were obtained at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Siegrist's training includes both traditional open vascular surgery as well as less invasive endovascular techniques. He holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery.Dr. Siegrist served for three years in the United States Navy as a general surgeon. He completed a deployment on the USS Nassau in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He then spent one year stationed at the Naval Hospital in Keflavik, Iceland.Dr. Siegrist is a staff surgeon at Chandler Regional Hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Banner Desert Medical Center. In addition, he holds a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine and has been an active participant in the training of residents and medical students. Dr. Siegrist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Provide optimum healthcare to all patients with concern for their heart and well-being to enjoy a long, healthy life. Dr. Xavier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I enjoy golf and outdoor activities.My interests also include minimally invasive approaches to limb salvage, venous pathology and carotid artery disease. Furthermore, I specialize in complex endograft repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic disease. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Zaki Lababidi is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Lababidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Lababidi is currently accepting new patients.

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

Overseas travel with family and friends. I've also added sailing and flying lessons for extra excitement. Dr. Khoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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. Villegas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Dr. El Khoury grew up in Lebanon where he attended medical school at the American University of Beirut, and moved to the US in 2006 for his medical training. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta and fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. El Khoury joined Premier Cardiovascular Center in 2013. Dr. El Khoury sees patients at both Casa Grande and Chandler locations and is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Practicing cardiology is one of his passions, and being able to have a positive impact on his patients' lives always brings him the greatest satisfaction. He strives daily to achieve that, whether it is through counseling, patiently listening to their concerns or through safe and effective delivery of therapeutic interventions. In his leisure time, Dr. El Khoury enjoys hiking in the mountains, listening to music and spending time with friends. Electrophysiology Services: Pacemaker insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingImplantable Cardiac Defibrillator insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingComprehensive Electrophysiology StudyCardiac Arrhythmia Ablations. Dr. Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Robert Hanson attended Michigan State University for his bachelors, graduate and medical school education. He graduated medical school in 2005.  He underwent internship training at Henry Ford hospital, in Detroit, Michigan, and went on to complete his Internal medicine residency (2008) and Cardiology fellowship (2011) at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, in Pontiac Michigan. His other interests include Tropical and Travel Medicine.  He has been actively involved in clinical and laboratory based research and has received 2 research scholarships from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has conducted collaborative research with the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC).Dr. Hanson served in the U.S. Air force from 1987-1991 (Desert Shield / Storm). After his honorable discharge, he attended Michigan State University to further his education.  He served as the Director of Cardiovascular Services at the Battle Creek and Wyoming Michigan Veteran's Affairs Hospital  for about 2.5 years prior to joining us. He is board certified in Internal and Cardiovascular Medicine and is a strong advocate of disease prevention through healthy lifestyle and nutritional choices. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Ashton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Paul Vaughn is a Vascular Surgeon in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Vaughn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Vaughn is currently accepting new patients.

As a vascular/general surgeon, my philosophy is based on preventive care and returning the patient to a functional quality of life. Dr. Eckhauser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Angina, Arterial Insufficiency, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Romas Kirvaitis received his Bachelors of Science degree from Marquette University in 1988. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1992 and began his general surgical residency at the University of Illinois Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts to complete a research fellowship in cardiac surgery at the New England Deaconess Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kirvaitis completed internal medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 2005 and completed his cardiology fellowship at Aurora/Mount Sinai/St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2009 followed by an interventional cardiology fellowship in 2010.In 2010 Dr. Kirvaitis returned to Arizona to practice cardiology.  He is an interventional board certified cardiologist and able to perform percutaneous structural heart, peripheral vascular, and endovascular procedures.His extracurricular hobbies include hiking mountains and technical slot canyons with his family, composing music, and repairing carsCoronary/Peripheral Interventional Services:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)Mitra-clip for the non-surgical repair of the mitral valvePercutaneous closure of structural heart defects including PFO, ASD, and PDA.Percutaneous repair of thoracic (TEVAR) and abdominal aortic (EVAR) aneurysmsCarotid artery stentingCatheter based treatment of coronary and peripheral chronic total occlusions. Dr. Kirvaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carotid Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.