I have a deep passion for landscape and nightscape photography, beautifully complemented by my love for hiking and exploring the outdoors. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Vasculitis, Necrosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Stent Placement.

Balaji Tamarappoo is a Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Tamarappoo is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sarcoidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant.

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 highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Alan Grossman is a Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Grossman is highly rated in 63 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Arterial Embolism, and Angina. Dr. Grossman 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 highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina.

Dr. El Khoury grew up in Lebanon where he attended medical school at the American University of Beirut, and moved to the US in 2006 for his medical training. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta and fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. El Khoury joined Premier Cardiovascular Center in 2013. Dr. El Khoury sees patients at both Casa Grande and Chandler locations and is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Practicing cardiology is one of his passions, and being able to have a positive impact on his patients' lives always brings him the greatest satisfaction. He strives daily to achieve that, whether it is through counseling, patiently listening to their concerns or through safe and effective delivery of therapeutic interventions. In his leisure time, Dr. El Khoury enjoys hiking in the mountains, listening to music and spending time with friends. Electrophysiology Services: Pacemaker insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingImplantable Cardiac Defibrillator insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingComprehensive Electrophysiology StudyCardiac Arrhythmia Ablations. Dr. Khoury is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Suntharo Ly is a Cardiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Ly is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Ly is currently accepting new patients.

As a cardiologist, I believe in prevention. Any patient with cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, smoking, diabetes, increased body mass index, family history of cardiovascular disease) should have screening for cardiovascular disease. This routine testing can prevent angina, heart attack and stroke. Dr. Klee is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Murmurs, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Provide optimum healthcare to all patients with concern for their heart and well-being to enjoy a long, healthy life. Dr. Xavier is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Embolism, Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Phan graduated summa cum laude with honors from University of Arizona with a BS degree in Molecular Cell Biology.  He completed his Medical degree at University of Texas - Houston Medical School with a combined PhD in Molecular Genetics at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  He then pursued his  training in General Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of California – San Diego and he is board certified in both.  Dr. Phan is also board certified in Cardiac Echocardiography.  Dr. Phan has committed to serve patients in the East Valley area since 07/2012.Dr. Phan has expertise in treatment and ablation of various cardiac arrhythmias including but not limited to ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, many forms of supraventricular tachycardia such as atrio-ventricular tachycardia (AVNRT), atrial tachycardia, Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW), and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Dr. Phan has experience in many techniques of ablation for Atrial Fibrillation including: Radio-frequency (RF) ablation, CRYO-ablation, and Laser ablation. Dr. Phan employs forefront new technologies in 3-D mapping and ablation to improve outcomes and patient's safety. Dr Phan has eliminated the use of X-ray fluoroscopy in ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia.  This minimizes patients and staff from radiation exposure.Furthermore, Dr. Phan implants a wide spectrum of cardiac devices such as loop recorder, trans-venous pacemaker, lead-less pacemaker, defibrillator, and biventricular device (or cardiac resynchronization therapy device)   Dr. Phan also implants WATCHMAN devices for patients with atrial fibrillation to prevent strokes.Dr. Phan has also participated in scientific research and been an investigator/co-investigator in multiple clinical studies.  He has presented at many national and international conferences.  Dr. Phan is a fellow of the Heart & Rhythm Society (HRS) and American College of Cardiology (FACC)Dr. Phan speaks fluent English and Vietnamese.  He lives in Chandler with his wife Tammy who had taught special-ed children at Chandler Unified School District.  They enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening, and singing karaoke.I believe in Patient's First philosophy and Team-Work approach where healthcare professionals work together in a collegial environment to bring the best care to patients. Dr. Phan is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I enjoy exercise, cooking, family, traveling, design, golf, tennis, NBA, learning, and making human connections. Dr. Tung is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Block, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Drory Tendler is a Cardiologist in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Tendler is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Tendler is currently accepting new patients.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Ashton is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Steven Lester is a Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Lester is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I enjoy traveling and spending time with my wife and three daughters. I also appreciate the chance to use my engineering background for technology consultations. Dr. Su is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

My favorite place to be when I am not working is anywhere my wife and kids are. I love the Southwest and my daughters and I enjoy hiking in Grand Canyon and the Superstitions. Dr. Klassen is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Dr. Ganem founded East Valley cardiology in 1990.  For over 25 years he has devoted his life to his patients, caring for them and being there when they need him. Dr. Ganem takes pride  in keeping up-to-date.  During his career he has compled several board certifications which were not available during his formal training and now has 5 board certifications. I enjoy and take pride in  always being there for my patients, some for 25 years!  Especially helping them, and their family, during their later years.Accurate assessment of each patients condition and honest discussion of evaluation and treatment options. Up to date, clinically appropriate therapy delivered with common sense. Dr. Ganem is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Varicose Veins, and Atherosclerosis.

I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I have a love for most things Cleveland, but Arizona is my adopted home. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Transplant.

Our Philosophy of Care includes:Respect for the dignity of every individual.Caring, compassion, and support for patients and families at the most critical times.Evidence based treatment with level of care that exceeds expectations.Focus on prevention and health enhancement with early screening. Dr. Kedia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina.

Dr. Erica Flores was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She completed her undergraduate training at Whittier College. Her medical training began at the Medical College of Wisconsin where she graduated in 2011. Dr. Flores completed her Internship and Residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, followed by a Vascular Medicine fellowship at the University of Southern California. She then completed her Cardiology Fellowship training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix in 2018 where she served as Chief Cardiology Fellow. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography and Vascular Interpretation.Dr. Flores is currently serving as an early career representative for the Society of Vascular Medicine. She attributes this to her immense interests in vascular medicine. As an advocate for patient education, Dr. Flores writes for the American College of Cardiology: CardioSmart. Additionally, she is a passionate advocate for women's health and is working with the American Heart Association to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease in women with community events. She remains involved with the cardiology fellowship program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix through teaching. Dr. Flores is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and His Bundle Tachycardia.