Philosophy of care | Illness can often be frightening and unsettling. I strive daily to use my knowledge to guide patients through the process of making a diagnosis and implementing treatment. I try to be a source of comfort, empathy and compassion at all times. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to bring comfort and compassion to those in need. I am enriched each day by the experience. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in rural Appalachia, Tennessee and Pakistan. Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy revolves around the physician-patient relationship. This relationship must be a partnership. The physician and patient must listen, trust and respect each other. As physicians, we must get to know our patients to appropriately care and guide them in their health care journey. Medicine is not all about guidelines and algorithms. We treat the whole patient, and therefore, we need to tailor our decisions based upon each person's needs and circumstances. Dr. Persin is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and care in a compassionate manner to treat the whole patient (body, mind and spirit). I picture myself as a motivator of patients for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. I feel strongly about the use of exercise and diet to support appropriate medical and therapeutic modalities and to help people live longer and have more fulfilling lives. As for the use of medication, my philosophy is to not be the first and to not be the last. I understand the financial strains of our population and prescribe generic drugs when ever possible. | Why I entered medicine | I had an interest in science and interacting with and helping people. My interest began in 10th grade biology at Liberty High School. I've always enjoyed interacting with people socially, on the athletic field and academically. I especially enjoy interacting with the patients of the Lehigh Valley where my roots are. I enjoy discussing all aspects of people's lives, which helps me to better treat the whole person. | Community involvement | I coached basketball and baseball for 15 years while my four children were involved in the Northeast Little League and Liberty High School sports programs. My wife and I are members of the First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem. We support church activities and New Bethany Ministries. | Personal interests | I play golf, go to Eagles games, attend University of Pennsylvania athletic events, run daily and read Revolutionary biographies. My wife and I follow our children closely in their careers and activities. Dr. Biggs is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Praveer Jain is a Cardiologist in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Daniel Mascarenhas is a Cardiologist in Phillipsburg,, New Jersey. Dr. Mascarenhas is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Osteotomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ronak Patel is a Cardiologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Darshan Godkar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Dr. Godkar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Murmurs, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Godkar is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I want to be able to deliver the best possible care to you in the most effective way. I emphasize preventive medicine – especially dietary and lifestyle changes – as the initial step for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and other related complications. | Why I entered medicine | I chose to become a physician because I can help people and help alleviate their pain and suffering as much as possible. | Community involvement | I volunteered extensively during my undergraduate trainings in hospitals and clinics in California. Here in the Lehigh Valley, I serve as member of Bahá’í faith spiritual assemblies in Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township. In the last 23 years, I have volunteered as a teacher, educator and lecturer in the Lehigh Valley community. Throughout my career, I have mentored students across many levels, from high school and pre-med students to students in medical school and medical residents. | Personal interests | I enjoy walking, jogging, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community and volunteer activities. Dr. Khalighi is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to take care of you, my patient, to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I became a doctor to partner with you and help you get better. | Community involvement | I am involved with Easton Charity. | Personal interests | I enjoy playing soccer, tennis and jogging for exercise. Dr. Elmi is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Fainting.

Ravi Desai is a Cardiologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

Gordon Fried is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fried is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Heart Attack.

Anil Gupta is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Karthik Sheka is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat the patient first, the disease secondarily. | Why I entered medicine | I was inspired by my aunt, who had rheumatic heart disease as a child. | Personal interests | I enjoy running, cooking and woodworking. Dr. Mannisi is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Anirudh Khanna is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Dr. Khanna is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rajkumar Doshi, MD, MPH, FACC, is a distinguished cardiologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Doshi specializes in preventive cardiology, echocardiography, nuclear medicine, and vascular medicine. He is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of heart conditions, always prioritizing comprehensive care and patient well-being. Dr. Doshi’s expertise in preventive cardiology allows him to diagnose heart disease at its earliest stages and even prevent it from occurring. He provides a variety of noninvasive tests, including transesophageal echocardiography, Holter monitoring, and stress testing. Dr. Doshi’s commitment to improving clinical outcomes is matched by his focus on fostering an inclusive and compassionate health care environment.After earning his medical degree from The Maharaja Sayajirao University Medical College of Baroda in Gujarat, India, Dr. Doshi pursued a Master’s in Public Health from Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Following this, he finished a cardiovascular disease residency at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Before joining AMG, Dr. Doshi worked as a research fellow in the Department of Cardiology at North Shore University Hospital/Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, part of Northwell Health in New York, and as a research assistant at The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.With a strong focus on clinical research, Dr. Rajkumar Doshi has authored over 180 articles in esteemed peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented more than 300 oral and poster abstracts at international conferences worldwide. He is an active member of several prominent national organizations, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Medical Association, and the American Heart Association. Additionally, Dr. Doshi is a participating provider with the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Doshi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Patricia Rylko is a Cardiologist in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rylko is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, and Cardiomyopathy.

Cindy Codispoti, DO, FACC, is a fellowship-trained cardiologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG), where she provides a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive diagnostic procedures for her patients. She is dedicated to quality patient care and treats complex cardiac diseases including coronary artery disease, acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and valvular heart disease. Using modalities such as stress testing, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, CT coronary calcium scoring, CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization, Dr. Codispoti can diagnose heart disease at the earliest stages.Having served 25 years in the United States Army, Dr. Codispoti has gained global medical expertise and perspective. Her dedication to U.S. military troops, retirees, and veterans earned her multiple awards, commendations, and service medals for outstanding work. She served as teaching faculty at Brooke Army Medical Center for four years and received the John W. McClure Cardiology Award for clinical and teaching excellence. She assumed several leadership roles throughout her time in the military. As hospital ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction team leader, she collaborated with medical professionals throughout San Antonio to improve emergent treatment of potentially fatal acute myocardial infarctions, leading to significant improvements in the time to treatment. Additional leadership roles included quality assurance director, cardiology clinic director, and director of echocardiography. In 2009, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dr. Codispoti deployed to a combat support hospital as director of the intensive care unit and theater cardiology consultant. After her return, she transferred to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany to serve as chief of cardiology services and consultant to the European Regional Medical Command. Upon separation from active duty in 2014, Dr. Codispoti joined a busy private practice and continued to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves. She joined Atlantic Medical Group in 2019, and is the medical director of AMG Cardiology at Hackettstown and Sparta. Additional leadership roles include vice chair of the cardiology department at Hackettstown Medical Center, hospital credentialing committee member, AMG Lipid Workgroup member, and the NJ American College of Cardiology Political Action Committee member. Dr. Codispoti retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 2021.Dr. Codispoti is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Codispoti is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Amit Gupta is a Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Charles Marotta is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Dr. Marotta is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome. Dr. Marotta is currently accepting new patients.

Devendra Amin is a Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Heart Murmurs, Pacemaker Implantation, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Anthony Villarosa is a Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Villarosa is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atherosclerosis.

Navtej Brar is a Cardiologist in Phillipsburg,, New Jersey. Dr. Brar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Rajeev Rohatgi is a Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rohatgi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Gary Costacurta is a Cardiologist in Easton,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Costacurta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.