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- Adnan I. Naber, M.D., F.A.C.P.
| EMPLOYMENT
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| 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 |
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| POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
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| 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
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| CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
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| 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
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| Citizenship |
USA |
| Languages Spoken |
English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic |
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| EDUCATION
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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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
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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:
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“Hyperlipidemia”. Physician Assistant’s Program, Albany Medical Center, 1996.
“Murmurs and Heart Sounds”. Physician Assistant’s Program, Albany Medical Center, 1997. |
| CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Clinical Correlates of Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Optimizing the Use of ACE-Inhibitors in Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction Associated with Myocardial Perfusion Defects |
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- 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
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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
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- 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
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- 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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