Credentials & Education
Medical School
- Jordan University of Science and Technology School of Medicine, Ar-Ramtha, Jordan
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship
- Cardiovascular Medicine, St. Joseph's Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI
- Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
- Interventional Cardiology, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI
About
Practicing medicine is never boring. It's a great way to help people while being intellectually stimulated, and that goes double for practicing cardiology – you, as the physician, have to master many clinical skills and be good at a lot of different things if you're going to advocate for your patients and help them reach their highest level of health and functioning.
In my practice, I focus on common conditions and diseases of the cardiovascular system, including coronary artery disease, complex venous disease, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), congenital heart defects, heart rhythm disorders and heart failure.
As an interventional cardiologist, I use my skills to treat complex cardiovascular disease using medications and lifestyle changes – and, when needed, procedural interventions to open blockages that develop in the arteries of the heart, neck or extremities.
While I love treating heart problems, I also love educating patients about how to reduce their risk in the first place. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it's also often preventable and manageable with the right lifestyle choices. Healthy diet and exercise habits – along with not smoking – are essential to overall cardiovascular care.
I try to set a good example for my patients in the area of exercise. When I'm not at work, I play tennis four or five days a week – or go for a run or hike. I've lived and worked in many places, so I also love to travel.
Fluent in English and Arabic.
Practicing medicine is never boring. It's a great way to help people while being intellectually stimulated, and that goes double for practicing cardiology – you, as the physician, have to master many clinical skills and be good at a lot of different things if you're going to advocate for your patients and help them reach their highest level of health and functioning. In my practice, I focus on common conditions and diseases of the cardiovascular system, including coronary artery disease, complex venous disease, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), congenital heart defects, heart rhythm disorders and heart failure. As an interventional cardiologist, I use my skills to treat complex cardiovascular disease using medications and lifestyle changes – and, when needed, procedural interventions to open blockages that develop in the arteries of the heart, neck or extremities. While I love treating heart problems, I also love educating patients about how to reduce their risk in the first place. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it's also often preventable and manageable with the right lifestyle choices. Healthy diet and exercise habits – along with not smoking – are essential to overall cardiovascular care. I try to set a good example for my patients in the area of exercise. When I'm not at work, I play tennis four or five days a week – or go for a run or hike. I've lived and worked in many places, so I also love to travel. Fluent in English and Arabic.