Overseas travel with family and friends. I've also added sailing and flying lessons for extra excitement. Dr. Khoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

I enjoy outdoor activities including mountain biking and hiking. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Michael Maxwell is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Maxwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Andrew Meltzer is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Meltzer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Meltzer is currently accepting new patients.

Dhaval Shah is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Embolism, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

I enjoy walking my dogs, hiking, reading, spending time with my wife. Dr. Arlein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Hammad Amer is a Vascular Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Amer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Amer 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Brett Siegrist, MD, FACS, is one of the board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeons practicing at Vascular Surgery Specialists in Phoenix, Arizona. He is committed to offering comprehensive care to individuals living throughout Maricopa County and its surrounding areas.Dr. Siegrist moved to Arizona from New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2006. He attended Princeton University for his undergraduate education and then went on to Georgetown Medical School, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. His training in both general surgery and vascular surgery were obtained at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. Dr. Siegrist's training includes both traditional open vascular surgery as well as less invasive endovascular techniques. He holds certification from the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery.Dr. Siegrist served for three years in the United States Navy as a general surgeon. He completed a deployment on the USS Nassau in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He then spent one year stationed at the Naval Hospital in Keflavik, Iceland.Dr. Siegrist is a staff surgeon at Chandler Regional Hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and Banner Desert Medical Center. In addition, he holds a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine and has been an active participant in the training of residents and medical students. Dr. Siegrist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Jeromy Brink is a Vascular Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. 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.