Don’t miss a beat – or breath – with this family of specialties related to greater chest health.
Cardiovascular Disease
Trained initially in the field of internal medicine, cardiologists must subsequently complete a three- to four-year fellowship in the field. Some may further specialize in interventional cardiology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Phoenix/Central Valley
Timothy Byrne DO
Biltmore Cardiology
2777 E Camelback Rd, Ste 200
Phoenix, 602-952-0002
Youngsoo Cho MD
HonorHealth Heart Care-
Palm Lane
340 E Palm Ln, Ste A175
Phoenix, 602-386-1100
Lisa LeMond
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000
Akil Loli
Biltmore Cardiology
2777 E Camelback Rd, Ste 200
Phoenix, 602-952-0002
Tabitha Moe MD*
HonorHealth Heart Care-
Palm Lane
340 E Palm Ln, Ste A175
Phoenix, 602-386-1100
Suzanne Sorof MD
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s
500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 850
Phoenix, 602-406-1150
Scottsdale
Madhavagopal Cherukuri MD
Atria Heart
16427 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, 480-718-5072
Rebecca Chester MD
HonorHealth Heart Group-Osborn
3099 N Civic Center Plz
Scottsdale, 480-945-3535
Nassim Haddad MD*
Cardiovascular Institute
of Scottsdale
10101 N 92nd St, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-747-6532
Christina Reuss MD
Atria Heart
16427 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, 480-718-5072
David Rizik MD
HonorHealth Heart Care-Shea
10200 N 92nd St, Ste 150
Scottsdale, 480-882-7450
Maulik Shah MD
Atria Heart
16427 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, 480-718-5072
Joshua Waggoner MD
Cardiovascular Institute
of Scottsdale
10101 N 92nd St, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-747-6532
East Valley
Rachel Bond MD*
Dignity Health Medical Group
3420 S Mercy Rd, Ste 312
Gilbert, 480-666-6105
Gautam Kedia MD
Lifetime Heart and Vascular
3011 S Lindsay Rd, Ste 105
Gilbert, 480-699-5536
Todd Perlstein MD
Tri-City Cardiology
6750 E Baywood Ave, Ste 301
Mesa, 480-835-6100
West Valley
Nisha Bhatia MD
Cardiac Solutions
13460 N 94th Dr, Ste J1
Peoria, 623-876-8816
Paul N Duong MD
Southwest Desert Cardiology
20414 N 27th Avenue, Ste 300
Phoenix, 623-879-6000
Marc Kates DO
Cardiac Solutions
13460 N 94th Dr, Ste J1
Peoria, 623-876-8816
Tri Nguyen MD*
Southwest Desert Cardiology
20414 N 27th Ave, Ste 300
Phoenix, 623-879-6000
Kristine A. Sellberg MD
Phoenix Heart
5859 W Talavi Blvd, Ste 100
Glendale, 602-298-7777
Tri Nguyen, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease
Med School/Year Graduated: Tulane University, 1997
Years in Practice: 18
You practice “interventional” cardiology. What does that mean? How is it different from cardiovascular surgery?
Interventional cardiology uses small, specialized tools inserted into blood vessels through a needlestick to treat heart problems without the need for major surgery. Techniques like stenting blocked arteries allow doctors to fix heart issues with less pain and quicker recovery.
Do most young cardiologists now emerge from their residencies with interventional training? It seems like classic cardiology is a thing of the past.
Many young cardiologists train in interventional techniques to fix clogged arteries as well as damaged heart valves. However, traditional cardiology – focused on diagnosing, treating and preventing heart problems – is still crucial. Combining both approaches gives patients the best possible care.
Which recent innovation or invention do you think holds the most promise for cardiovascular disease outcomes?
Artificial intelligence is transforming heart care by improving diagnosis, tailoring treatments and speeding up new medication discoveries. Combined with tools like advanced imaging and robotic procedures, it’s paving the way for better, more effective outcomes for heart disease patients.
What is one thing you wish more people knew about heart disease and heart health?
Well, first and foremost, that heart disease is often preventable through just lifestyle changes. Simple things like regular exercise, a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and managing stress can significantly reduce the risk. A daily brisk, 30-minute walk around your neighborhood can save your life.
What is your least “heart-healthy” indulgence?
Being from New Orleans, my least heart-healthy indulgence has to be a good ol’ Cajun crawfish boil, complete with spicy seasoning, sausage and buttery corn. I just tell myself it’s research on what not to recommend to my patients!
You speak Vietnamese and French! What are your favorite local haunts for those cuisines?
Pho Viet [in Glendale] is my go-to for Vietnamese food – it’s where I get my pho fix. I say “Let’s pho-get about our problems and eat!” As for French… unfortunately, it’s been so long since I’ve spoken it, my “haunt” is probably the bread aisle at the grocery store for a baguette [laughs].
What hobbies and interests do you have outside medicine?
Outside of medicine, my greatest joy is spending time with my amazing wife, Abby, who supports me in everything I do, as well as attending my two boys’ sports events and extracurricular activities. Family time is truly my favorite hobby.
What shows are you streaming these days?
I’m binging on Lioness, which follows one of the CIA covert programs, and also The Rings of Power, the prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Lincoln Lawyer [is a] courtroom drama that always sucks me in. And Cobra Kai. Hello… I’m from the 1980s!
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Following their cardiology fellowship, candidates receive additional training in the electrical functioning of the heart, and the implantation of pacemakers and internal defibrillators.
Marwan Bahu MD
Biltmore Cardiology
2777 E Camelback Rd, Ste 200
Phoenix, 602-952-0002
Junaid Bhutto MD
HonorHealth Cardiac
Arrhythmia Group
3225 N Civic Center Plz, Ste 1
Scottsdale, 480-246-3000
Akash Makkar MD*
Arizona Heart Arrhythmia
Associates
3501 N 24th St
Phoenix, 602-698-5820
Thomas Mattioni MD
HonorHealth Cardiac
Arrhythmia Group
3225 N Civic Center Plz, Ste 1
Scottsdale, 480-246-3000
David Riggio MD
HonorHealth Cardiac
Arrhythmia Group
3225 N Civic Center Plz, Ste 1
Scottsdale, 480-246-3000
Ashish Sadhu MD
Cardiovascular Institute
of Scottsdale
10101 N 92nd St, Ste 101
Scottsdale, 480-747-6532
Michael Zawaneh MD
Banner Health Center
4200 E Camelback Rd, Ste 202
Phoenix, 602-521-3090
Cardiovascular Surgery
Also referred to as cardiac surgery or heart surgery, this field emcompasses any surgical procedure that involves the heart, or the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart.
Orazio Amabile MD
Phoenix Cardiac Surgery
3131 E Clarendon Ave, Ste 102
Phoenix, 602-253-9168
Kenith Fang MD*
Phoenix Cardiac Surgery
3131 E Clarendon Ave, Ste 102
Phoenix, 602-253-9168
Robert Riley MD
HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Group
10210 N 92nd St, Ste 300
Scottsdale, 480-882-7750
Modesto Rodriguez MD
Phoenix Cardiac Surgery
3131 E Clarendon Ave, Ste 102
Phoenix, 602-253-9168
Kristen Sell-Dottin MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-301-8000
Pulmonary Disease
These lung specialists nonsurgically treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of maladies that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Cameron Dick MD
Banner Lung and Sleep Institute
4200 E Camelback Rd, Ste 202
Phoenix, 602-264-5685
Anselmo Garcia MD
Maricopa Pulmonary Consultants
9225 N 3rd St, Ste 205
Phoenix, 480-867-7223`
Grigory Horonenko DO
Banner Lung and Sleep Institute
4200 E Camelback Rd, Ste 202
Phoenix, 602-264-5685
Arooj Kayani MD
Scottsdale Pulmonary and
Critical Care
7301 E 2nd St, Ste 315
Scottsdale, 480-994-9838
Kimberly Parker MD
Scottsdale Pulmonary and
Critical Care
7301 E 2nd St, Ste 315
Scottsdale, 480-994-9838
Bridgett Ronan MD
Arizona Pulmonary Specialists
9060 E Via Linda, Ste 250
Scottsdale, 480-614-2000
Jonathan Ruzi MD
Arizona Pulmonary Specialists
9060 E Via Linda, Ste 250
Scottsdale, 480-614-2000
Kenneth Sakata MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000
Heemesh Seth DO
Arizona Pulmonary Specialists
9700 N 91st St, Ste A200
Scottsdale, 480-614-2000
Alpa Shah MD*
Scottsdale Pulmonary and
Critical Care
7301 E 2nd St, Ste 315
Scottsdale, 480-994-9838
Karen Swanson DO
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-342-2000
Thoracic Disease & Surgery
Like heart surgeons, these chest doctors are certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. They mainly treat lung cancer, lung disease and diseases in the esophagus and chest wall.
Staci Beamer MD
Mayo Clinic Hospital
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Ross Bremner MD
Norton Thoracic Institute
500 W Thomas Rd, Ste 500
Phoenix, 602-406-4000
Dawn Jaroszewski MD
Mayo Clinic
5881 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, 480-515-6296
Elbert Kuo MD
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr, Ste 450
Gilbert, 480-256-6444
Chirag Patel MD*
HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Group
10210 N 92nd St, Ste 300
Scottsdale, 480-882-7750
