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Adnan I. Naber, M.D., F.A.C.P.
EMPLOYMENT

Aug 2008-Present Desert Heart Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
July 1999-Feb 2008

BC/BE Noninvasive, Nuclear/TEE trained Cardiologist,
Heart Center, 52 Park Street, Hyannis,Massachusetts

July 1999-Feb 2008 Staff Cardiologist, Cape Cod Hospital, 27 Park Street, Hyannis,Massachusetts
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

July 1996-July 1999 Fellowship, Cardiovascular Diseases, Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Albany,New York
Apr. 1998-Dec. 1998 

Subspecialty Training, Basic Radioisotopes Handling Techniques, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Georgetown University,Washington, D.C.

Subspecialty Training, Echocardiography in CAD, Cardiomyopathies  and CHF, The Heart House, American College of Cardiology, Bethesda,Maryland

July 1994-June 1996 Residency, Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence,Rhode Island
June 1993-June 1994  Internship, Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence,Rhode Island

Elective Rotation, Clinical Electrophysiology, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston,Massachusetts

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Feb 2008 CTA  Practicum at The Heart House / ACCF.  Washington,D.C.
July 2007                    Sites and Sounds of Echocardiography in the Big Apple. N.Y.N.Y.
June 2007                    Nuclear  Cardiology Board Review by ASNC. Chicago,IL
2007 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Cardiovascular Reviews
2006 American College of Cardiology Foundation, Cardiovascular Sessions and Board Review
2005 Cardiovascular Medicine
1999-Present  Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education, Updates in Clinical Cardiology
PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

Citizenship USA
Languages Spoken English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic
EDUCATION

1989 M.D., University of Rome College of Physicians and Surgeons
Rome, Italy
1979 BS in Pharmacy, St. John’s University College of Pharmacy

Queens,New York    
PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

1979-1993                   Various hospital and community pharmacies inNew York and

California. After finishing medical school in 1989 to 1993, while preparing for ECFMG’s and National Medical Boards, I practiced Pharmacy in NYC.(Hickey Chemists  Second Avenue N.Y. N.Y and Bloch Pharmacy  Gramercy Park,N.Y.  N.Y.)
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Board Certified in Internal Medicine      No. 173603
Medical Board of California No. C53003
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Medical License (expires 9/15/09) No. 160575
New York State Medical License No. 204583-1
Rhode Island Medical License No. LMD 15915
Registered Pharmacist, University of the State ofNew York Lic. No. 032654
Registered Pharmacist, State ofCalifornia Lic. No. 35805
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Cardiology

American College of Physicians – American Society of Internal Medicine

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

American Society of Echocardiography

American Medical Association

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at CCH

Medical Executive Committee at CCH

American Heart Association – Cape Cod Chapter
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PRESENTATIONS

Bartels L, Malone M, Naber A.: Effects of beta-adrenergic blockers on congestive heart failure inpatient’s average length of stay and mortality.  American College of Clinical Pharmacy, International Congress on Clinical Pharmacy 1999, submitted.

Houghton J, McCandless B, Philbin E, Smith V, Kuhner P, Naber A., Carr A.: Coronary Artery Constriction: A Mechanism for Ischemic Nuclear Perfusion Defects.  American College of Cardiology 4th Annual Scientific Session – 1998, submitted.

Naber, A, Kim Y, Brin S: An Unusual Presentation of Herpes Simples Virus (HSV) Meningitis in AIDS.  American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, poster session 1996. 
 Feanny E, Naber A, Panton N, Gold R, Myers J: Disseminated Clostridium perfringens with Myonecrosis.  American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, poster session 1996.

Naber, A, DePalo VA, Myers J.: Stridor in an Adult: Vocal Cord Dysfunction.  American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, poster session 1995.

Naber A, and Martens P: Hypocalcemia in an Elderly Woman.  American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, poster session 1994.
PRESENTATIONS:

“Hyperlipidemia”.  Physician Assistant’s Program, Albany Medical Center, 1996.

“Murmurs and Heart Sounds”.  Physician Assistant’s Program, Albany Medical Center, 1997.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

Clinical Correlates of Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia

Optimizing the Use of ACE-Inhibitors in Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction Associated with Myocardial Perfusion Defects
 

 


Narasimha P. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C.

BUSINESS ADDRESSES:
   1180 N. Indian Canyon #E-319, Palm Springs, CA 92262, (760) 325-1203
  
41-990 Cook Street, Bldg. G, Suite 601, Palm Desert, CA 92211, (760) 360-4446

EDUCATION
Pre-Medical Education:
     School: Lutheran multi-purpose school, Guntur, A.P., India
     Dates Attended: May 1961 to April 1968
Medical Education:
     School: Guntur Medical College, Guntur, A.P., India
     Dates Attended: September 1968 to November 1974
     Date of Graduation: January 7,1976
E.C.F.M.G. Certificate Number: 244/392/7

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIPS 
1. Hospital: Government General Hospital, Guntur, A.P., India
     Type: Compulsory Rotating. (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, E.N.T., OB/GYN, Orthopedics,
     Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Preventive Medicine)
     Dates: January 7, 1975 to January 6, 1976 

2. Hospital: Perth Amboy General Hospital Office of the Chairman, Department of Medicine 530
     New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, New Jersey 0861 (201) 442-3700
     Type: Flexible Internship. (Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics)
     Dates: July 1977 to June 1978

RESIDENCIES
1. Hospital: Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
     Type: General Surgery
     Dates: July 1976 to January 1977
2. Hospital: St. Francis Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 601 Hamilton Avenue
     Trenton, New Jersey 08629 (609) 599-5000
     Type: Internal Medicine
     Dates: July 1978 to June 1980

FELLOWSHIP
1. Hospital: Wayne State University
     Graduate Medical Education University Health Center
     4201 St. Antoine, 9B Detroit, Michigan 48201 (303) 577-1353
     Type: Cardiology
     Dates: July 1980 to June 1982

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION

Desert Hospital
Medical Staff Office
1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6158
Date of Appointment: May 18, 1983

Hi-Desert Medical Center
Medical Staff Office
6601 White Feather Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92284
(760) 366-3711
Date of Appointment: October 1991
Eisenhower Medical Center
Medical Staff Office
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 340-3911
Date of Appointment: September 16, 1983
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Medical Staff Office
47111 Monroe Street
Indio, CA 92202
(760) 347-6191
Date of Appointment: June 25,1993


MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
Vice-Chairman, Department of Medicine, Desert Hospital, July 1991 - July 1992

Chairman, Department of Medicine, Desert Hospital, July 1992 - July 1995

Chairman, Cardiac Catheterization Committee, Desert Hospital, July 1985 - June 1995

Member, Department of Medicine Advisory Committee, Desert Hospital, July 1986 - July 1995

Chairman, Department of Medicine Peer Review Committee, Desert Hospital, July 1995 - June 1997

Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Eisenhower Medical Center, July 1984 - June 1986

Member, Cardiac Cath Committee, JFK Memorial Hospital, January 1996 - Present

Member, Medical Staff Ethics Committee, Hi Desert Medical Center, May 1996 - June 2000

Chairman, Section of Cardiology, Desert Regional Medical Center, July 2002 - June 2004

Chairman, Department of Medicine, July 2004 - June 2006 

Chairman, Administrative Affairs Committee, Desert Regional Medical Center, 2006 -2008

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

American Board of Internal Medicine, September 1985

American Board of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Diseases, November 1987

Certified Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Certified Radiography & Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

Chief of Medical Staff, Desert Regional Medical Center, July 2010 - July 2012

Medical Director, Cardiology, Desert Hospital, June 1991 - April 1996

Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Desert Hospital, 1985 - April 1996

MEMBERSHIPS IN ORGANIZATIONS
Fellow, American College of Cardiology

Fellow, American College of International Physicians

Fellow, American College of Physicians

Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians

Member, California Medical Association

Board Member, Local Chapter of American Heart Association, July 1989 - June 1991

Life Member, Desert Hospital Foundation

Member, Palm Springs Desert Museum

 

 


Steven L. Silver, MD, FACC

Current Practice:
Desert Heart Physicians Medical Group, Inc.
1180 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Suite E319
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-325- 1203

41-990 Cook Street, Bldg. G, Suite 601
Palm Desert, CA 92211
760-360-4446

Current Hospital Affiliations:
Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
John F. Kennedy Memorial Center, Indio, CA

Education:

1970   Bachelor of Science: Major: Biology, Minor: History 
          University of Illinois
          Urbana, Illinois

1974   Doctor of Medicine: Major: General Medicine
          University of Illinois Medical School – Abraham Lincoln School     of Medicine
          Urbana, Illinois


Post Graduate Training:


1974-1975                Internship
                               Evanston Hospital and Northwestern University Hospitals
                               Evanston, Illinois

1975-1977                Residency, Internal Medicine]
                               Evanston Hospital and Northwestern University Hospitals
                               Evanston, Illinois

1977-1979                Cardiology Fellowship
                               Pacific Medical Center
                               San Francisco, California

Professional:

02/2010-03/2010       Mercy Medical Group, Locum
                               Sacramento California

12/2009-12/2009       Indian Health Services, Locum
                               Gallup, New Mexico

11/2008-11/2009       Sigal Heart Center, Group Practice
                               Tyler, Texas

02/2005-10/2008       Silver Heart Cardiology, PLLC, Solo Practice
                               Pampa, Texas

03/2004-02/2005       Silver Heart Cardiology, PLLC, Solo Practice
                               Natchez, Mississippi

10/2003-02/2004       Locums Comp. Health Company
                               Various Locations

07/2003-09/2003       Permian Cardiology Associates, Group Practice
                               Midland, Texas

04/2003-06/2003      Locums Comp. Health Company
                              Various Locations

2001-2003               Wyoming Cardiopulmonary Service, Group Practice
                              Casper, Wyoming

2001-2003               Wyoming Medical Center, Hospital Practice
                              Casper, Wyoming

1999-2001              Silver Heart Cardiology, Solo Practice
                             West Hills, California

1988-1999              Affiliates in Medical Specialties Medical Group
                             West Hills, California

1985-1988              Consultative Cardiology, Invasive & Non-Invasive Cardiology
                             Inglewood and Burbank, California

1979-1985              Northern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
                             Redwood City, California

1979-1985              Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
                             Los Angles, California


Certification & Licensure:

   State of California Licensure
   State of Texas Licensure
   State of Wyoming Licensure
   State of Illinois Licensure
   Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
   Certified, Cardiovascular Disease Subspecialty

Clinical Interests:

   Stress echocardiography
   Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography Mycardial Viability
   Beta Blocker Therapy in Congestive Heart Failure
   Dyslipidemias
   Preventive Cardiology

Accomplishments:

 -Invasive procedures include approximately 10,000 diagnostic catheterizations
-Interventional procedures, including directional artherectomies, rotational    artherectomies, stent insertions, TEC-artherectomy
-All modalities with high percentage of B1, B2 and C lesions.

Clinical Studies:

 Participant in Assent II Thrombolytic Trial
 Carvedilol Cohere Trial
 Merck Lipid Trial
 Octave Trial – Omapatrila Bristol Myers Squibb
 Assent III published in Lancet 2001

 

 


Michael Bagheri, MD

Interventional Cardiologist

 Objective:
Passionately pursuing my career in the field of interventional cardiology.

Medical Education:

University of Connecticut, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship

07/2010-06/2011 East Tennessee State University, General Cardiology Fellowship

07/2007-06/2010 East Tennessee State University, Internal Medicine Residency

07/2004-06/2007 Shahid Beheshti University, School of Medical Sciences, Doctorate of Medicine

Tehran, Iran 10/1992-08/1999

School Awards & Membership in Honorary/Professional Societies:

Chief Fellow Award, ETSU-Department of Cardiology 06/2010
Chief Resident Award, ETSU-Department of Internal Medicine 06/2007
“GOLDEN COIN” award for exemplary outpatient services, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, ETSU-Department of Internal Medicine 02/28/2006
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Persian Society of Medicine

Certification/Licensure:

ABIM, Cardiovascular diseases, Exp. 10/31/2020
Board of Eligible in Nuclear Cardiology Imaging
Board of Eligible in Cardiac Echocardiography
ABIM, Internal Medicine, Exp. 10/31/2017
Licensed by Connecticut Board Medical Examiners
California Medical License, Exp 2012

DEA registered (Drug Enforcement Agency)
ACLS certified, (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS certified, (Basic Life Support)
ECFMG Certified

Examinations:

American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases 09/2010
American Board of Internal Medicine 10/07
USMLE Step 3 07/07
ECFMG – CSA 01/2004

USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) 12/2003
USMLE Step 1 02/2003
TOEFL 01/2003

Work Experience:

07/2010-6/2011 University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, Dept. of Interventional Cardiology,
Interventional Cardiology Fellow

07/2007-06/2010 East Tennessee State University, Dept. of Medicine
Clinical Instructor

10/2009-01/2010 East Tennessee State University, Dept. of Cardiology
Chief Cardiology Fellow

07/2007-06/2010 East Tennessee State university, Dept of Cardiology
Cardiology Fellow

03/2007-06/2007 Holston Valley medical Center
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine

07/2005-06/2007 East Tennessee State University
Residency, Internal Medicine

07/2004-06/2005 East Tennessee State University
Internship, Internal Medicine

12/1999-01/2003 Private Practice as General Practitioner in northern Persian Gulf.

11/1999-01/2003 “Khordad the 3rd” Hospital, Abadan, IRAN.
Part time ER Physician

09/1999-09-2001 Persian Naval Hospital, Khoramshahr, IRAN.
Chief medical officer

03/1998-06/1999 Shahid Bedeshti University of Medical Sciences
Internship in fields of: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Urology, Public Health, ID, Ob/Gyn, Dermatology, Pediatrics, ENT.

Volunteer Experience:

09/1999-09/2001 Iranian Naval Hospital, Khoramshahr, IRAN counseling drug addict marines & providing immediate & long term medical and psychological support to help them overcome drug addiction.

12/1996-01/1997 Qazvin, IRAN
Advocating public health among AFGHAN immigrant population with regard to malnutrition, birth control and family planning, water sanitization, children’s immunization.

Research Experience:

08/2008-10/2008 Review Series, “Coronary Dissection in blunt chest trauma”; Submitted.

07/2008-09/2008 Case Review Series, “Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage with Coumadin therapy”; Submitted.

06/2008-08/2008 Review Article, “exercise Prescription in type II Diabetes”; Published in Iranian Diabetes and Lipid Disorders Journal, Vol8,2008

09/2005-East Tennessee State University
Researcher, Dr. Guha Krishnaswamy
Studying the molecular aspects f the inflammatory response in obstructive Sleep Apnea & it’s clinical implications in Atherosclerosis.; In Progress

03/1998-081999 Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
Researcher, Dr. Hussein Elasi.
Studying the skin lesions caused by chemical warfare agent, Sulfur Mustard, in Iranian casualties of Iran-Iraq war. Tehran, IRAN.

12/1996-02/1997 Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Researcher, Dr. Susan Parsa
Studying the failure rate of different contraceptive methods & its relation with women’s Age, Race, Education, in a rural city, Qazvin, IRAN.

Hobbies & Interests:

Listening to music, Socializing with friends and colleagues, Sports (Tennis, jogging, Soccer, weight lifting), Reading.

Language Fluency (Other than English):

Farsi.

Other Awards/Accomplishments:

Ranked in the 99th percentile of examinees taking the USMILE Step-1, Feb. 2003

Standing in the Graduate Class of 1999 with degree of MD, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, May 1999

Ranked in the 99th percentile among over 100,000 Iranian examinees taking the national exam at the under-grad level, 1992.

Ranked in the 99th percentile among academically accomplished Iranian high school students, 1987-1988; 1988-1989; 1989-1990; 1990-1991.

Citizenship: USA


 





 

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