
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 clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nawaz is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
Clinical Research
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As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Shikhar Agarwal specializes in treating valvular and structural heart disease in adults.|Dr. Agarwal earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. He also completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and structural intervention at the Cleveland Clinic.|He is experienced in performing a variety of cardiac procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral valve repair (Mitraclip), as well as the implantation of Watchman devices for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.|Dr. Agarwal currently leads the structural heart disease program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Under his leadership, he has grown the program and improved outcomes for those under his care. He helped lead the construction of a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room, one of the largest of its kind in the country.|Dr. Agarwal has been honored for early-career success by being recognized among the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Top Physicians Under 40. His dedication to protecting the hearts of everyone he treats led his colleagues to nominate him for this prestigious award.|In addition to performing a variety of complex cardiac procedures, Dr. Agarwal is dedicated to expanding cardiac care to people in rural areas of Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.
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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- Advanced
- 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.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Nawaz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FaintingDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Shwartzman PhenomenonDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Shwartzman Phenomenon.
- Stable AnginaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- ThrombectomyDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Nawaz isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.

