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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kenneth Bannerman is a Cardiologist in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Bannerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Hypertension.

Sunil Patel is a Cardiologist in Maplewood,, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Venous Insufficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

Fadi Chaaban is a Cardiologist in Belleville,, New Jersey. Dr. Chaaban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Sergio Waxman is a Cardiologist in Newark,, New Jersey. Dr. Waxman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

David Powell is a Cardiologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Powell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

Gitendra Rajiyah is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Rajiyah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rajiyah is currently accepting new patients.

Nudrat Ayub is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Mendham, New Jersey. Dr. Ayub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Sickle Cell Disease, Cluster Headache, Prolidase Deficiency, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ayub is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Kondo is a Cardiologist in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Kondo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ellen Urrutia is a Cardiologist in Glen Ridge,, New Jersey. Dr. Urrutia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

Christopher Di is a Cardiologist in Glen Ridge,, New Jersey. Dr. Di is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colonoscopy.

Maria Ganancial is a Nurse Practitioner in West Orange, New Jersey. Ms. Ganancial has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Ganancial is currently accepting new patients.

Loisann Stapleton is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Donald Rubenstein is a Cardiologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Daniel Lee is an Internal Medicine provider in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Emphysema, Gastric Bypass, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Madhu Salvaji is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Maplewood, New Jersey. Dr. Salvaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Murmurs, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Salvaji is currently accepting new patients.

Lourdes Silva, DO, is a primary care physician with Atlantic Medical Group. Board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she treats patients of all ages and employs a holistic, whole-body approach with the goal of improving overall health across all body systems. Kind and attentive, Dr. Silva is there for her patients every step of the way, facilitating the need to see any specialists and following up on progress. She is particularly interested in preventive care and in the chronic conditions of type 2 diabetes and hypertension.Dr. Silva earned her osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ. She has a wide range of experience in treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation settings and is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Silva is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

Libero Saraceno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Saraceno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Saraceno is currently accepting new patients.

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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kashnikow is currently accepting new patients.

Louis Fusilli is a Cardiologist in Nutley,, New Jersey. Dr. Fusilli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.