Dr. Uppal is Board Certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. After completing two surgical residencies (Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, India; and State University of New York at Stony Brook) and two fellowships (vascular and endovascular surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center; and critical care and trauma at State University of New York at Stony Brook), he served as attending surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and as a clinical instructor in the department of surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University, both in Binghamton, New York.Since 2014, Dr. Uppal has provided comprehensive and specialized care to patients in Arizona, and is delighted to lead Pinnacle Vein and Vascular Center in helping all patients to improve their vascular and overall health. Dr. Uppal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

I believe that vascular operations should be presented to a patient in a compassionate, ethical, & responsible manner. Instead of going to the operating room with anxiety, I believe a patient should go to the operating room with 100% confidence. Dr. Vijungco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Tarlian is the co-owner of Western Vascular Institute and has over twenty-five years of experience in complex open vascular & endovascular surgery techniques. Dr. Tarlian is fellowship trained and Board Certified by the American Board of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Tarlian has dedicated his life to providing excellent patient care along with performing the least invasive yet most innovative &effective procedures used in vascular surgery today. Dr. Tarlian also has certification in non-invasive vascular duplex/ultrasound. Dr. Tarlian completed his vascular fellowship at the Arizona Heart Institute under the tutelage of the world-recognized surgeon, Dr. Edward B. Diethrich., where for several years Dr. Tarlian served as the clinical instructor for continuing medical education. He has also served as the Chief of Surgery at AKDHC for five years, where he was at the forefront of treatment and intervention for end-stage renal disease and fistula creation.Dr. Tarlian has had multiple publications in many major peer-reviewed journals. He is the Director of the educational program for Western Vascular Institute's Vein Center at which he trains surgeons throughout the world in the aggressive treatment of venous diseases. He is also the Co-founder of the Western Vascular Institute's vascular catheterization lab. Dr. Tarlian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Marc Berkowitz is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Berkowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stable Angina. Dr. Berkowitz 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Dr. Alphonse Ambrosia is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with expertise in coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, stroke and carotid artery disease, coronary angiography and angioplasty, carotid angioplasty and stenting, renal artery angioplasty and stenting, TEE, PFO closure, TAVI procedure, and Watchman procedure. Dr. Ambrosia earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his internship at Mesa General Hospital and his residency and post-doctoral fellowship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ). Dr. Ambrosia was awarded the AOMA Humanitarian Award in 2018, along with Top Doctor Recognitions in 2012 and 2014.My desire, as a physician with CVAM Cardiology, is that we will provide you with the best cardiac care possible.  We will deliver the most advanced coronary and cardiac interventional techniques and technology in both the hospital and office.  We will provide this in a relaxed setting that will allow you to have all your concerns addressed. Dr. Ambrosia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Anil Kumar is a Vascular Surgeon in Prescott Valley,, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Idiopathic Edema, Varicose Veins, and Endoscopy.

David Smith is a Vascular Surgeon in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Superficial Thrombophlebitis.

Scott Bolhack is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Bolhack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

Sammy Zakhary is a Vascular Surgeon in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Zakhary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

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 Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

As a vascular/general surgeon, my philosophy is based on preventive care and returning the patient to a functional quality of life. Dr. Eckhauser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

I enjoy golf and outdoor activities.My interests also include minimally invasive approaches to limb salvage, venous pathology and carotid artery disease. Furthermore, I specialize in complex endograft repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic disease. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Vranic, is the CEO and founder of Western Vascular Institute. Dr Vranic realized his passion for medicine and Vascular Surgery specifically as a young child in Indiana. Dr. Vranic was hit by a car while riding his bike as a 9yr old and received severe trauma to his foot nearly severing it. His father rushed him to the hospital where the orthopedic surgeons told his mother and father that they would have to remove his foot. Vranic' s father wanted a second opinion and met a vascular surgeon who was able to repair the blood vessels and reattach his foot. After spending time recovering at home young Vranic posted a hand drawn picture on his bedroom door that read Dr. Mitar Vranic, Vascular Surgeon as this man who had saved his foot was now his hero. This experience as a child and his passion for learning &excellence led him to be one of the most innovative and creative vascular surgeons in the country. Dr Vranic is Board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery and Fellowship trained in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery as well as holding a certification in wound care.Dr. Vranic completed two vascular surgery fellowships, one traditional fellowship following his residency in general surgery at Ohio University in Columbus, and an additional fellowship at the Arizona Heart Institute where he learned cutting edge minimally invasive endovascular techniques from his mentor, AHI founder, & world-recognized surgeon, Dr. Edward B. Diethrich.As part of his advanced training as a vascular surgeon, Dr. Vranic received certification as a wound care specialist and hyperbaric oxygen specialist through extensive training in the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. Dr. Vranic is a Board Examiner of Vascular Surgery for both oral and written examinations and has been for over ten years at Midwestern University, Dr Vranic has certification in Non-invasive Vascular Duplex/Ultrasound as well as Trauma Ultra Sound. He has publications in many major peer reviewed journals and serves as the abstract reviewer in the Journal of Vascular Surgery. Doctor Vranic has a taught at Midwestern University as an Assistant Professor and is the educational program director for training of Vascular Surgeon physicians nationwide.Only a Vascular surgeon can perform all treatment options available for Vascular and Venous disease.Services included, but not limited to:Varicose VeinsVenous InsufficiencyPeripheral Artery DiseaseWound CareLimb SalvageDeep Vein ThrombosisWestern Vascular Institute provides an In-office surgical suite in all three locations to provide minimally invasive procedures.Diagnostic ultrasoundGood Doctors. Good Decisions. Good Outcomes. Dr. Vranic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

The Arizona Cardiology Group, its physicians, and its staff are dedicated to honoring the trust that our patients and referring physicians have given to us whenever we are asked to evaluate and treat a patient. To ensure that we honor that trust we will keep our knowledge base, technical skills, and communication skills at the highest level possible. We promise to always put the interests of the patient first. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Olsen is a Vascular Surgeon who has devoted herself to caring for those with vascular disease. Initially, she became a vascular Physician Assistant (PA) at the Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) under the tutelage of world-recognized surgeon, Dr. Edward B. Diethrich. She realized her passion for vascular medicine and in 2008 returned to medical school. Dr. Olsen is residency-trained in peripheral and endovascular surgery, completing her training at the University at Buffalo. She is also certified in both wound care and non-invasive vascular ultrasound. Dr. Olsen has co-authored nearly 30 publications as well as book chapters and has presented at meetings in the United States and abroad. Having more than 14 years of diverse experience, she has returned to the Phoenix Valley and is excited to help improve the lives of those with vascular disease conditions. Dr. Olsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

Outside of the Hospital I enjoy mountain biking, hiking and spending time with my wife and two sons. Dr. Riesenman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Jeromy Brink is a Vascular Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Brink is currently accepting new patients.