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 Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Stent Placement, and Cardiac Ablation.

Balaji Tamarappoo is a Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Tamarappoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sarcoidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

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 Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dhaval Shah is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ashar joined Pioneer Cardiovascular, P.C. in 2004.  Originally from India, Dr. Ashar completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 1998.  He then completed a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 2001.  Dr. Ashar is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology as well as Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

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 Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ly is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

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

Kathyayini Konuru is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Konuru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Konuru is currently accepting new patients.

Suzanne Combs is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Combs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, and Pneumonia.

Nachiket Patel is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Apoplexy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

Leigh Costanzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Costanzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Costanzo is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Hatfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Subacute Combined Degeneration, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

Anu Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Akbar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.