John Yackee is a Cardiologist in Laurel,, Maryland. Dr. Yackee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Pacemaker Implantation.

Pirooz Mofrad is a Cardiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Mofrad is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Jose Madrazo is a general cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Division of Medicine, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Madrazo pursued a cardiovascular fellowship with a focus on echocardiography at the Washington University School of Medicine before joining the Hopkins faculty. Dr. Madrazo is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack.

Sean Gloth is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gloth is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Dr. Michael E. Carlos is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term cardiac care. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, followed by advanced cardiology training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a fellowship in cardiac and peripheral interventions at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Carlos is dedicated to improving heart health through personalized care and evidence-based treatments. Dr. Carlos is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Eric Schwartz joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2012. In addition to training in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasound, Dr. Schwartz is trained in the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. A Howard County native, Dr. Schwartz and his wife have two sons. In his spare time, he is an avid Peloton cyclist and enjoys strength training. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves as the Chairman, Department of Medicine, Chair of the Medical Staff Credentials Committee, Co-Chair of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center STEMI Committee, and Medical Director of the Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Lab. Dr. Shwartz is a member of the Electrophysiology Clinical Community of the JHHS. He is a past recipient of the HCGH Physician of the Year award, and two-time winner of the Johns Hopkins Innovations in Clinical Care Excellence Award. Videos Implantable Heart Monitor - Loop Recorder (Q&A) Implantable Devices for People with Heart Conditions (Q&A) 2018 Physician of the Year. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Khalid Ashai is a Cardiologist in Greenbelt,, Maryland. Dr. Ashai is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

Ayim Akyea is a Cardiologist in Beltsville, Maryland. Dr. Akyea is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Fainting, and Hypertension.

David Brill is a Cardiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Brill is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Sridhar Chatrathi is a Cardiologist in Greenbelt,, Maryland. Dr. Chatrathi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Preetham Kumar is a Cardiologist in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Apoplexy, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Fayaz Shawl is a Cardiologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Shawl is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Anantha Rao is a Cardiologist in Hyattsville,, Maryland. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Unstable Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Martha Selonick is a Cardiologist in Laurel,, Maryland. Dr. Selonick is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Atrial Fibrillation.

David Jackson is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.

Dr. Imtiaz H. Chowdhry is a highly experienced cardiologist with a career spanning over four decades. A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical University in 1975, he completed his internal medicine residency in 1981 and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in 1983, both at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.Dr. Chowdhry is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. With a special focus on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease, he combines advanced expertise with compassionate care, making him a trusted healthcare provider for patients seeking the best cardiologist in Columbia, MD.Committed to improving heart health, Dr. Chowdhry offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, ensuring personalized care for each patient. Whether managing complex cardiovascular conditions or providing preventive care, his dedication to excellence has made him a leading name in cardiology. Dr. Chowdhry is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Robert Mccarthy is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Mccarthy is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

Currently the practice's Managing Physician, Dr. Michael Silverman joined Cardiovascular Specialists in 1994 after completing a cardiology fellowship at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has special interests in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Silverman also has a strong interest in cardiovascular disease in athletes, especially those who participate in endurance sports. Under his direction, our echocardiography program achieved accreditation by IAC, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. He is presently Medical Director of the practice's nuclear cardiology department, which is also accredited by IAC. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he is past president of the HCGH Professional Staff and past Chairman of the Department of Medicine at HCGH. His community involvement includes past membership on the Board of Directors of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and the Columbia Association Medical Advisory Board. Currently, he is a member of the American College of Cardiology Maryland Chapter Board of Governors. Dr. Silverman is an instructor in Medicine-Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. A Baltimore native, he went to Duke University and now resides in Ellicott City with his wife. He has two daughters and two grandsons. Dr. Silverman's personal interests include cycling and triathlons. He has completed three Ironman triathlons (including KONA) and numerous other athletic endurance events. Videos Heart Attack Symptoms and Prevention (Q&A) The Importance of Calling 9-1-1 for Heart Attack Symptoms. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Postpartum Depression, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Andrew Weiss joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2016 following completion of his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where his training included nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. He completed his medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and residency at the Hospital of the University in Pennsylvania, also in Philadelphia. Originally from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area, Dr. Weiss and his wife and two daughters reside in Howard County. Dr. Weiss is a member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. He serves as a member of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Videos 2018 Best Consulting Physician—Andrew Weiss, M.D., Howard County General Hospital. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dr. Keith Friedman joined the practice in 2003 following the completion of his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Friedman is also trained in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Born and raised in Baltimore, Dr. Friedman and his wife, who reside in Pikesville, have two sons and a daughter. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves as Section Chief of Cardiology and as Medical Director of the Cardiac Telemetry Unit. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, High Cholesterol, and Cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Kalathiya received his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kentucky before joining the Osler Medical Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Kalathiya completed his Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at the University of Chicago. Dr. Kalathiya is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural interventions, peripheral interventions for claudication and critical limb ischemia, interventional pulmonary embolism therapies, and mechanical circulatory support to treat cardiogenic shock. Dr. Kalathiya is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Heart Failure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Jennifer Brady is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Brady is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Dr. Alexander Chudnovsky joined Cardiovascular Specialists in 2004 following the completion of his Cardiology fellowship at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is trained in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and transesophageal echo. He is currently the director of echocardiography for the practice. He and his wife, who is a radiologist, have two children and reside in Howard County. A member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, he currently serves Medical Director of Echocardiography and as Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Videos Diagnostic Testing for Heart Disease (Q&A). Dr. Chudnovsky is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Dr. Adrian Le Preston, who joined Cardiovascular Specialists in May 2005, is a clinical cardiologist who specializes in consultative cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. She is a member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. She also has special interests in women's preventive health. Dr. Preston has office hours four days a week at Cardiovascular Specialists, and spends the rest of her time reading, exercising, walking her dog, cooking and mentoring medical students. She lives with her husband and two grown children. Videos Your Heart Health - Changes Every One of Us Can Make Today (Q&A) Heart Attack Symptoms for Women versus Men. Dr. Preston is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Charu Gandotra is a Cardiologist in Laurel,, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Hypertension.