Overview
Raza Orakzai, MD, FACC, FASNC, is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease in adults. Dr. Orakzai is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, with additional board certification in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT.Dr. Orakzai was drawn to medicine by both an intense curiosity and real commitment to helping people through knowledge, compassion, understanding and patience. He strives to deliver expert care by taking the time to hear and understand each patient's perspective, communicating treatment options clearly, and ensuring coordinated care.
Dr. Orakzai 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 Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, Tacoma, WA 98405
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.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
"Sara Weiss, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special medical interest in heart failure, echocardiography, and women and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Weiss enjoys developing personal, long-term relationships with her heart failure patients. Caring for them and getting to know them gives her much satisfaction and joy. She feels ""heart failure"" is a terrible name to describe a very treatable condition. She is excited to have the revolutionary advancements in cardiology to share with her patients, and she loves helping her patients find the silver lining and live well with their disease.Dr. Weiss is a member of the American College of Cardiology.Away from work, Dr. Weiss enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and running, and is kept busy with her two children.". Dr. Weiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology Services-Tacoma
Peter Chen is a Cardiologist in Tacoma,, Washington. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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), Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
Office
Uma Krishnan is a Cardiologist in Puyallup,, Washington. Dr. Krishnan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Orakzai isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Orakzai isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Orakzai isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Orakzai isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Orakzai isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Orakzai isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Orakzai isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Orakzai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Orakzai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Orakzai isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Orakzai isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.