
Overview
Dr. Nawaz specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and structural heart interventions. His clinical interests include complex coronary and structural heart interventions. Dr. Nawaz obtained his medical degree from King Edward Medical University. He completed his residency in internal medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital and pursued further training in cardiology by completing his cardiology fellowship at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He trained at Newark Beth Israel medical center and completed another fellowship in interventional cardiology. He is board certified by the American Board of internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.
Dr. Nawaz is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yassir Nawaz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yassir Nawaz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yassir Nawaz by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yassir Nawaz a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yassir Nawaz is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Heart Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Yassir Nawaz specialize in?
While Dr. Yassir Nawaz is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Yassir Nawaz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yassir Nawaz has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Yassir Nawaz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yassir Nawaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.

