Dr. Wally Omar
Overview
Dr. Omar is the Director of Structural Heart Interventions at South Shore University Hospital. His clinical interests are in valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, vascular disease, adult congenital heart disease, and mechanical circulatory support. Using transcatheter and electrosurgical techniques, he performs valve replacements and repairs, left atrial appendage occlusion, patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect closures, as well as left ventricular septal reduction therapy. In addition, he performs complex coronary and endovascular interventions, including mechanical thrombectomy and renal artery stenting.
Dr. Omar is an active researcher and has designed, executed and enrolled patients in large-scale multicenter clinical trials. During a clinical and research fellowship in Structural Heart Interventions at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he played a pivotal role in the execution of similarly large, multicenter clinical trials to assess the latest innovations in transcatheter heart surgeries. He served as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Dr. Omar serves on the editorial board of several leading cardiovascular journals and has authored numerous peer-review articles in leading cardiac journals, in addition to textbook chapters and editorials. He is a member on national cardiovascular societies and works with colleagues across the country to bring the latest innovations in cardiac procedures to his patients.
Dr. Omar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cor Pulmonale. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
39 Brentwood Road, Suite 101, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Omar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Chs Physician Partners PC
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology At Brightwaters
Dr. Roman Zeltser, MD, FACC, FICA, is a distinguished non-invasive cardiologist who provides comprehensive cardiovascular care, specializing in preventive cardiology, diagnostic testing, and the management of various cardiac conditions. In his clinical practice, he offers a full spectrum of non-invasive cardiology services, including echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and cardiovascular risk assessment and management.Currently serving as the Program Director of Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at South Shore University Hospital and Associate Professor of Cardiology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Zeltser combines his clinical expertise with a dedication to medical education and leadership. His approach to patient care emphasizes preventive strategies, detailed diagnostic evaluation, and personalized treatment plans for conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease.Prior to his current role, Dr. Zeltser held significant positions at Nassau University Medical Center, including Program Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program, Treasurer of the Medical Staff, and Chief Medical Informatics Officer. His academic appointments extend to serving as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at both the American University of the Caribbean and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2013.Dr. Zeltser completed his medical degree at Downstate College of Medicine, SUNY, in 2004, following a BA in Economics from Brooklyn College, CUNY. His specialized training includes a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and residency in Internal Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. This comprehensive education and training enable him to provide expert cardiovascular care using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in non-invasive cardiology.His commitment to excellence in patient care has been recognized through various awards, including the MAP-IT Gold High Potential Mentor Program Award from Northwell Health. As an active member of professional organizations and a Fellow of both the American College of Cardiology and the International College of Angiology, Dr. Zeltser stays at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine, ensuring his patients receive the most current and effective treatments available in non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Zeltser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cor Pulmonale. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cor Pulmonale, Fainting, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
New York University
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Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.