Being Board Certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology with advanced training in cardiac imaging, heart failure and transplantation, my approach to patients is that of disease prevention and media management with invasive and interventional procedures as indicated based on the severity of the disease. I treat my patients as an individual, each who may need a different approach than the next. I take the time to listen to my patients and address their needs for the current issue, as well as come up with a plan for their preventative care as well. Dr. Yelamanchili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Ganem founded East Valley cardiology in 1990.  For over 25 years he has devoted his life to his patients, caring for them and being there when they need him. Dr. Ganem takes pride  in keeping up-to-date.  During his career he has compled several board certifications which were not available during his formal training and now has 5 board certifications. I enjoy and take pride in  always being there for my patients, some for 25 years!  Especially helping them, and their family, during their later years.Accurate assessment of each patients condition and honest discussion of evaluation and treatment options. Up to date, clinically appropriate therapy delivered with common sense. Dr. Ganem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Varicose Veins, and Necrosis.

I like to make a meaningful impact in my patients' lives to help them feel better and live longer, healthier lives. With a holistic approach, I evaluate the entire cardiovascular system to make the right adjustments to enable this to happen. Being Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology, I am able to treat both general cardiology patients, as well as those with vascular issues. Dr. Lichtenwalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Stent Placement, and Cardiac Ablation.

Being Board Certified in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, I can treat both general cardiology patients and those with more extensive issues concerning the electrical system of the heart. I chose this subspecialty because it is a very technical field and offers very curative procedures for the patients. My approach is to treat the patient as an individual and to work with them to determine what the best treatment path is for them. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

David Bell is a Cardiologist in Mesa,, Arizona. Dr. Bell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

Shabib Alhadheri is a Cardiologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Alhadheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Murmurs.

Robert Dappen is an Interventional Cardiologist in Tempe,, Arizona. Dr. Dappen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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

Dr. Abhishek C. Sawant is a board certified fellowship trained in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology serving the Dignity Health Medical Group Cardiology- Chandler area. He has extensive expertise in Cardiology with a special interest in valve replacement.Dr. Sawant started his career in the primary care space where he worked as a hospitalist. He continued his education and is known for his caring nature to treat the whole patient.Dr. Sawant completed his graduate school at the State University of New York at Buffalo where he received his Masters in Public Health. He continued his training in Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He further completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Arizona School of Medicine/ Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona where he served as the Chief Interventional Fellow. He completed an additional 1-year advanced Structural Heart Disease Fellowship at the University of Arizona School of Medicine where he received training in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), MitraClip/ Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER), Left Atrial Appendage Closure/Watchman, Atrial Septal Defect ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closures. Dr. Sawant is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology. Additionally, he is also board certified in Nuclear Cardiology as well.Dr. Sawant was awarded a 2-year Electrophysiology Research Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sawant is passionate about patient centered research and has participated in several clinical trials and authored numerous publications (Please see Pubmed:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=SAWANT%2C+ABHISHEK&sort=date).He is also a reviewer in several peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sawant's research has been referenced in the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology Clinical Guidelines. He was also a distinguished speaker at the Heart Rhythm Society 36th Annual Scientific Session in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr Sawant has been awarded several grants and awards/honors including the Young Investigator Award at the 2014 Annual Northwestern Cardiovascular Conference in Chicago, Illinois.Dr. Sawant has more than 15 years of clinical experience and was Clinical Instructor in Medicine at UCSF Fresno in Fresno, California for 5 years. He is passionate about teaching medical students, residents and cardiology fellows and is currently appointed as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. In his spare time Dr. Sawant loves hiking and bicycling with his family. Dr. Sawant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Erica Flores was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She completed her undergraduate training at Whittier College. Her medical training began at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she graduated in 2011. Dr. Flores completed her Internship and Residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, followed by a Vascular Medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. She then completed her Cardiology Fellowship training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix in 2018 where she served as Chief Cardiology Fellow. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography and Vascular Interpretation.Dr. Flores is currently serving as an early career representative for the Society of Vascular Medicine. She attributes this to her immense interests in vascular medicine. As an advocate for patient education, Dr. Flores writes for the American College of Cardiology: CardioSmart. Additionally, she is a passionate advocate for women's health and is working with the American Heart Association to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease in women with community events. She remains involved with the cardiology fellowship program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix through teaching. Dr. Flores is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Marc Berkowitz is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stable Angina. Dr. Berkowitz is currently accepting new patients.

Craig Robison is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Robison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Robison is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. David M. Kassel is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He completed his Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at Good Samaritan Hospital after completing his Internship and Residency at the University of Rochester. Dr. Kassel earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Rochester and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth College. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association. Dr. Kassel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Atherosclerosis.

Ann Padilla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Padilla is currently accepting new patients.

As a cardiologist, I believe in prevention. Any patient with cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, smoking, diabetes, increased body mass index, family history of cardiovascular disease) should have screening for cardiovascular disease. This routine testing can prevent angina, heart attack and stroke. Dr. Klee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Murmurs, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Outside of my professional life, I find joy in gardening, deep sea fishing, and outdoor adventures like camping. These pursuits keep me grounded and reflect the balance I strive to maintain between professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Dr. Khaled is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

A devoted family man and proud father of four daughters, Dr. Rizik cherishes time spent on the ocean with his wife and children. A passionate University of Michigan sports fan, he often travels to Ann Arbor to cheer on his team—especially during football season. Beyond his personal life, Dr. Rizik is deeply committed to his role as a physician. He brings unwavering dedication to his patients and is driven by a passion for advancing research, innovation, and medical education. Dr. Rizik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

My favorite place to be when I am not working is anywhere my wife and kids are. I love the Southwest and my daughters and I enjoy hiking in Grand Canyon and the Superstitions. Dr. Klassen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Daniel Storch is a Cardiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Storch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Storch is currently accepting new patients.