Find a Provider
Andrea Bloodworth, APRN
Outreach Clinic:
“I treat all of my patients with the same compassion as I would my own family members, while providing quality cardiovascular care, education, and treatment.”
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner; Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois
Bachelors of Science, Nursing; St. John’s College of Nursing, Springfield, Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance, State of Illinois
Registered Professional Nurse, State of Illinois
CPR Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Cardiology
Patrick B. Murphy, MD
Outreach Clinic: Dr. John Warner Hospital
“Abraham Lincoln once said, “Whatever you are, be a good one.” Throughout my years as a practicing cardiologist, watching my patients recover and lead full lives has provided me with the greatest inspiration to “be a good one.””
Residency; St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois
Doctor of Medicine; University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois
Cardiology Fellowship; University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Board Certified- Pediatrics
Board Certified- Internal Medicine
Board Certified- Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certified- Nuclear Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology Board
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Fellow, American College of Cardiologists
Fellow, American College of Physicians
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Michael J. Hushion, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sparta Hospital Outpatient Clinic
“The primary goal in my practice is to get our patients back to living their lives to the fullest by providing compassionate and thoughtful care for their heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular disease while utilizing the latest treatment options.”
Internal Medicine Residency & Internship; University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
Doctor of Medicine; West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship; Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship; Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
Counsel for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging – Nuclear Cardiology
State of Illinois Licensed Physician and Surgeon
American Medical Association
American College of Cardiology
Heart Rhythm Society
Phi Beta Kappa
American Heart Association
Shahabuddin Mohammad, MD
Outreach Clinic: Herrin Specialty Clinic, SIH Medical Group at Logan Primary Care
“The best part of my life is that I help people make better choices regarding their health. Healthy choices are difficult to make only until we understand their significance. Let’s appreciate health before illness.”
Doctor of Medicine; Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
Masters of Public Health (Anticipated 2019); Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine; Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Cardiology Fellowship; Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Dan D. Le, MD
Outreach Clinic: Marion Specialty Clinic
“I feel very fortunate to be part of such an outstanding cardiology team. My goal is to provide effective, state-of-the-art, high quality care in a compassionate manner. I strive to offer my patients the same cardiovascular care that I would want for my own family. The most rewarding part of interventional cardiology to me is to see patients lead happy and productive lives again after recovering from a critical cardiovascular event.”
Internal Medicine Residency; Brooklyn Hospital Center-Weill Cornell University Medical College, Brooklyn, New York
Doctor of Medicine; Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Intervention Fellowship; Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship; East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship; University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Board Certification
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Vadzim Chyzhyk, MD
Outreach Clinic: Harrisburg Specialty Clinic
“In my cardiology practice I’m following Benjamin Franklin’s axiom, that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” I want to make sure that my patients have the best available information about treatment options. I’m extremely honored to be able to work for Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants and serve people of Southern Illinois.”
Resident & Chief Medical Resident; AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center; Atlantic City, New Jersey
Doctor of Medicine; Belarusian State Medical University, Minsk, Belarus
Cardiology Fellowship With Training In Clinical Lipidology; Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
American College of Cardiology
National Lipid Association
Neil J. Thomas, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“”
Thoracic Surgery Residency: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Vascular Surgery Residency: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Surgery Residency: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Doctor of Medicine: Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois
Diplomat, American Board of Surgery (Qualifications in Vascular Surgery)
Diplomat, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Jason Trager, DO
Outreach Clinic:
“I’d rather walk with you and hold your hand, then tell you what to do. I’ll educate you, and we can make the trip together.”
Cardiology Fellowship
Michigan State University,
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Internists
Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology
Cardiology Subspecialty: American Osteopathic
Board Eligible: Echocardiography & Coronary CT Angiography
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Osteopathic Internists
American Osteopathic Association
Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society
Daniel Cox, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“”
Jennifer Black, APRN-BC
Outreach Clinic: HSHS Holy Family Hospital
“I enjoy promoting heart health and assisting clients to achieve their maximum wellness in the setting of cardiovascular disease. I strive to provide quality, personal care in close collaboration with Robert Trask, MD.”
Scott Marrus, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS Holy Family Hospital, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“A physician is obligated to consider more than a diseased organ, more than even the whole man – he must view the man in his world.”
MD–Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Ph.D. –Neuroscience Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Internal Medicine Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
American Heart Association
Heart Rhythm Society
American Society of Echocardiography
Maggie Jordan, PA-C
Outreach Clinic:
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity. – Hippocrates”
Laura Grubb, PA-C
Outreach Clinic:
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference - Winston Churchill”
Anne Fairfield, PA-C
Outreach Clinic:
“”
Amanda Winter, PA-C
Outreach Clinic:
“”
Frank V. Aguirre, MD
Outreach Clinic: Jacksonville-Prairie Cardiovascular, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital
“Having graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, I consider it a great privilege to return to Springfield to practice medicine. I’m grateful to provide quality and compassionate care to the people of this community.”
M.D. – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
Residency – Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology Fellowships
Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
Chief, Division of Cardiology – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
Associate Professor of Medicine – St. Louis University, Division of Cardiology, St. Louis, Missouri
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Ashraf Al-Dadah, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital-Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“My passion is to educate and empower patients about their health. By assimilating the most advanced cardiovascular research, technology and innovation, I can provide creative and compassionate patient centered care. Together, we will ensure that my patients are living life to its fullest.”
Medical Degree – Ross University, Brunswick, New Jersey
Surgery Residency – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
Internal Medicine Residency – University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
Post-Doctoral Research – Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Cardiovascular Medicine – University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Interventional Cardiology Medicine – University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Vascular Medicine
The National Board of Echocardiography (Board Eligible)
Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Alfred J. Casillan, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“I approach each patient in a thoughtful, thorough, and compassionate manner. I feel very fortunate to be part of an innovative team that provides state-of-the-art cardiac treatment to the patients of central and southern Illinois.”
The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
Ph.D. in Physiology, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
General Surgery Residency – The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship – Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Advanced Heart/Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Fellowship – Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Physiological Society
American Society for Artificial Internal Organs
Biomedical Engineering Society
Extracorporeal Life Support Organization
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Jeffrey P. Christy, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn’t exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough. – Sir Henry Royce, Co-Founder of Rolls Royce” “This is the motto that I live by, in all aspects of my life and in the practice of cardiac surgery.”
M.D. – The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
Residency (General Surgery) – The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Residency (Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery) – Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Chest Physicians, Sangamon County Medical Society
Madhu Dukkipati, MD
Outreach Clinic: Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage, Taylorville Memorial Hospital
“The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade. In caring for my patients, I strive to not only treat the disease, but treat the patient who has the disease.”
M.D. – Siddhartha Medical College, Nagarjuna University, India
Residency – The Brookly Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York
Yale University-Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Diplomate
American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Diplomate
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Mansura Ghani, MD
Outreach Clinic: Carlinville Area Hospital, Havana Medical Associates (Mason District Hospital Campus)
“My patients inspire me greatly. I feel privileged in treating their cardiac problems and practicing medicine with the highly trained physicians at Prairie.”
M.D. & Residency – University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario and University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians of Canada
Ontario Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
John B. Gill, MD
Outreach Clinic: McDonough District Hospital
““The challenge of cardiology is integrating the patient’s medical history with clinical findings to develop the best treatment plan. The greatest satisfaction comes from delivering this care with honesty and empathy to return a happier, healthier patient to his or her family. The reward is when the patient returns for a visit just to say “hi”.””
M.D. – McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Residency – McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Canada
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Interventional Cardiology
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Associate Clinical Professor &
Assistant Clinical Professor – McMaster University,
Hamilton, Ontario
Illinois State Medical Society
Sachin S. Goel, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Sarah Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Macoupin Family Practice
“My goal is to provide effective, state-of-the-art, high quality care in an empathetic manner. The human dimension of medicine and technical excellence are equally important to me in providing the best patient experience.”
M.D. – Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital; University of Mumbai, India
Internal Medicine Residency – University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; University Hospital Lewisham, London, United Kingdom; University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Internal Medicine Residency and Internship – Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
Cardiovascular Medicine – Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
Interventional Cardiology Advanced Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
Jeffrey A. Goldstein, MD
Outreach Clinic: Prairie Diagnostic Center, HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital-Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
“The best care I can provide for my patients is to combine my knowledge and expertise with state-of-the-art clinical care and cardiovascular procedures, while fully educating them about their disease and their role in its management.”
M.D. – Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Residency – University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Medicine
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Nilesh J. Goswami, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sarah Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Fayette County Hospital
“My goal is to provide the most appropriate, effective and latest cardiovascular care. The challenge to maintain this standard involves a close relationship with patients and their families as well as keeping up with the most recent literature and technology.”
M.D. – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, Illinois
Residency – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Cardiovascular Disease
Added Qualifications in Interventional Cardiology:
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American Board of Vascular Medicine
Vascular Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine
Endovascular Medicine
Fellow – American College of Cardiology
American Medical Association Fellow – Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Fellow – Society of Vascular Medicine
American Heart Association
Sangamon County Medical Society
Ziad F. Issa, MD
Outreach Clinic: Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
“We will work hard to get the rhythm back into your life.”
M.D. – University of Jordan School of Medicine, Amman, Jordan
Residency – Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Richard E. Katholi, MD
Outreach Clinic: Fayette County Hospital
“One of my greatest satisfactions is to talk with patients, establish a diagnosis and improve their quality of life by utilizing the pharmacologic agents available today.”
M.D. & Residency – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
Council for High Blood Pressure Research
Council on Circulation
American Federation for Clinical Research
Southern Society for Clinical Investigation
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
American Heart Association
Sangamon County Medical Society
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Southern Medical Society
Aman Khurana, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Prairie Diagnostic Center, HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital-Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants
“I aspire to provide comprehensive vascular care to my patients. I believe in disease prevention and to achieve that, patient education is paramount. Working together with patients to help them understand and treat the underlying vascular disease is my goal.”
Medical Degree – Gajara Raja Medical College, Gwalior, India
Residency, Internal Medicine – Coney Island Hospital; New York, NY
Vascular Medicine Fellowship – Oklahoma University Health Science Center; Oklahoma City, OK
Interventional Peripheral Vascular Disease Fellowship – University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Medicine
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (R.P.V.I.)
Society of Vascular Medicine
American College of Physicians
American Heart Association
Gabor Matos, MD
Outreach Clinic: McDonough District Hospital, Pana Community Hospital, Prairie Diagnostic Center, Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital, HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital-Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Prairie West
“I take pride in providing comprehensive cardiac and vascular care of my patients. My goal is to have all of my patients live a long, healthy, active and satisfied life.”
M.D. – Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
Residency – Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine – Vascular Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Vascular Medicine
Registered Vascular Technologist
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
American College of Cardiology
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Society for Vascular Medicine
American College of Phlebology
Stephen A. Mayer, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“I try to evaluate all aspects of a patient’s medical problem, lifestyle and personality to find the most appropriate treatment. I’m very excited by the many advances in cardiology, but I try to remember that the newest treatment isn’t necessarily the best for everyone.”
M.D. – Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residency – Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California
Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Brian D. Miller, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital
“When patients and their families are confronted with heart rhythm disturbances, they have to make important decisions. I try to help patients understand all of their options, so they can make their own ‘right choice’.”
M.D. – University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
Residency – University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Cardiology Fellowship – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Illinois Medical Society
American Medical Association
Sangamon County Medical Society
Gregory J. Mishkel, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Prairie West
“Each patient’s unique history, anatomy, personality and family are what brings the practice of medicine alive. My goal is to restore a good quality of life as each patient defines it. Consequently, I strongly believe that doctors must be good listeners to hear what each patient needs. When every day is done, I want to be able to say, “Today I did some good.”
M.D. & Residency – University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Post Graduate Training – McMaster University, University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
Royal College of Physicians, Canada – Cardiology
Royal College of Physicians, Canada – Internal Medicine
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Illinois State Medical Association
Royal College of Physicians of Canada
Ontario Medical Association
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
Kriegh P. Moulton, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“”
M.D. – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, Illinois
Residency – North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Cardiology Fellowship- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship – Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
Council on Clinical Cardiology
American College of Chest Physicians
Heart Rhythm Society
American Heart Association, Illinois Affiliate
Cardiac Electrophysiology Society
National Hot Rod Association
James C. Mullin, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“The heart’s rhythm is like a conductor of a symphony. When the conductor is great, the symphony works well together. When the conductor is absent or poor, the symphony’s performance suffers. My goal is to make your heart rhythm a superb conductor for your heart’s performance.”
M.D. – Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Residency – Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
Cardiology Fellowship – Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship – Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, Heart Rhythm Society
Nasar Nallamothu, MD
Outreach Clinic: Jacksonville-Prairie Cardiovascular, Sarah Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Prairie Diagnostic Center
“The role of a good physician is not only to deliver the highest level of care to ailing patients, but also to actively participate in their health education and disease prevention, thus contributing to the improved health and prosperity of the entire community.”
M.D. – Guntur Medical College, Guntur, India
Residency – Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Hahnemann University Hospital and University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Gretchen Mahaney
Outreach Clinic:
“Wellness promotion is important to me. I enjoy being able to explain cardiovascular disease process for the individual in terms a person can understand. This makes encouragement of healthy lifestyle changes an ongoing process and a shared experience.”
M.S., Nursing – Southern Illinois University, Ewardsville, Illinois
B.S., Nursing – MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois
N.D., Paracelsus School of Natural Medicine, Munich, Germany
American Nurse Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed by the State of Illinois
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses
Shailesh Nandish, MD
Outreach Clinic: Hillsboro Area Hospital, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital
““I strongly believe in putting my patients first and providing compassionate care that is respectful and responsive to their values and needs..“”
M.D. – Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India
Residency – Southern Illinois University
School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
Edward Teaman, Jr.
Outreach Clinic:
“I am committed to working with patients to improve their cardiovascular health, allowing them to lead healthy, happy lives.”
Physician Assistant Program – Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Licensed by the State of Illinois
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
C. LeAnne Robinson
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to work with the Prairie Cardiovascular physicians and staff to provide complete and personal cardiovascular care.”
B.S. – University of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois
B.S., Physician Assistant Sciences – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Medical Technologist
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assitants
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
Holly A. Novak, M.D.
Outreach Clinic: Dr. John Warner Hospital, Jacksonville-Prairie Cardiovascular
““I am very happy to be a part of Prairie. After years of being an invasive cardiologist, my interests have matured into the desire to prevent heart disease, and educate patients about what they can do about their own risk of heart disease. My goal is to develop a strong prevention program with a special emphasis on women’s cardiovascular health.“”
M.D. – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
Residency – Rockford School of Medicine, Rockford, Illinois
Hospital of St. Raphaels, New Britain, Connecticut
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Heart Association
Roberto Pacheco-Coronado, MD
Outreach Clinic: Dr. John Warner Hospital, McDonough District Hospital, Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
““My goal as a cardiologist is to improve each patient’s quality of life through education, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.””
M.D. – Universidad Autónoma de Centro América, San José, Costa Rica
Residency – Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Cardiovascular Medicine – Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Cardiovascular Medicine, Chief Fellow – Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine – Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Society of Vascular Medicine
Costa Rican College of Physicians and Surgeons
Thomas B. Cahill, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“I feel very fortunate and blessed to be part of such an outstanding team providing comprehensive cardiac care to people of central and southern Illinois.”
M.D. – St. Louis University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency – St. Louis University School of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship – St. Louis University School of Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Cardiac Computed Tomography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology – Nuclear Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Diseases
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography – Adult Echocardiography, Testamur (pending)
Former President, Southern Illinois Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Illinois State Medical Society
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Jill Schindler
Outreach Clinic:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou”
Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing – Peoria, Illinois
Associate of Arts and Science
Illinois Central College – East Peoria, Illinois
Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
American College of Cardiology
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Magdalena Anna Zeglin, MD
Outreach Clinic: Marion Specialty Clinic, Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic
“My philosophy of care is to be honest with my patients. In terms of their care, I come from a professional point of view, but always remember and appreciate the emotional and personal aspect of their decision making process. I will be honest with my patients in my assessment, give them the expertise I have, then respect whatever decision they make and proceed accordingly.”
M.D. — Jagiellonian University Medical College; Krakow, Poland
Clinical Internship — Jagiellonian University Hospital; Krakow, Poland
Internal Medicine Residency — University of Rochester; Rochester, NY
Cardiovascular Disease — University of Vermont; Burlington, VT
Interventional Cardiology – University of Vermont; Burlington, VT
American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular
American Board of Internal Medicine — Interventional Cardiology (Eligible)
National Board of Echocardiography — Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology — Nuclear Medicine (Eligible)
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
Jack J. Hall, MD
Outreach Clinic: Prairie Heart Institute at HSHS St. John's Hospital
“I take a very personal and compassionate approach in caring for my patients. It takes the combined effort of our dedicated physicians, nurses, assistants, office staff, administrators, and volunteers to make it all work. “Whatever we accomplish belongs to our entire group, a tribute to our combined effort.” - Walt Disney This is what I believe Prairie is about.”
M.D. – Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Internal Medicine – Methodist Hospital of Indiana; Indianapolis, IN
Cardiology — Methodist Hospital of Indiana; Indianapolis, IN
Interventional Cardiology – St. Vincent Hospital; Indianapolis, IN
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine — Interventional Cardiology
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention
John Patrick Scally, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Highland
“I see the doctor patient relationship as a partnership, working closely together restoring patients back to health but more importantly preventing disease when possible.”
M.D. – George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Residency & Internship – Internal Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease – Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Amy Durako
Outreach Clinic:
“My patients’ health care and well-being are of the utmost importance to me. I believe in educating and empowering patients to take charge of their personal health and providing them with the tools necessary to restore health. I will work together with your physician to provide excellent cardiothoracic surgery care. The greatest joy comes from taking a patient from a state of illness to one of wellness.” “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” - Aristotle”
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Saint Louis University School of Nursing; St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Millikin University; Decatur, Illinois
Associate Degree in Nursing – Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield, Illinois
Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
American Nurses Association
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Christina H. Kraus
Outreach Clinic: Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic, Herrin Specialty Clinic
“I am delighted to be in southern Illinois serving the residents of my home community. I strive to treat all patients with the individual attention I would expect for my own family members. My vision is that all my patients will achieve the highest level of cardiovascular health and greatest quality of life.”
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner/Educator, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Adult Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
American College of Cardiology
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Jessica Lucca
Outreach Clinic:
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou”
M.S., Nursing – St. Louis University; St. Louis, Missouri
B.S., Nursing – Lakeview College of Nursing; Charleston, Illinois
Advanced Practice Nurse
Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
American College of Cardiology – Cardiac Care Associate
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
Paban Saha, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Hippocrates”
Washington University – St. Louis, Missouri
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Internal Medicine
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois – Cardiology
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography, Testamur
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Heart Rhythm Society
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Muhammad Ali Khan, MD
Outreach Clinic: Pinckneyville Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital Specialty Clinic
“My goal is to educate patients about their condition and make informed decisions. I strive to care for patients the way I would care for my family.”
MD – The Aga Khan University Medical College; Karachi, Pakistan
Cardiovascular Disease – University of South Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease (Board Eligible)
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
Subhashish Agarwal, MD
Outreach Clinic: Clay County Hospital, Salem Township Hospital
“Provide holistic care by integrating cutting edge medical technology and clinical sagacity. Treat you like family, care for you and be your advocate.”
MD — University of Mumbai; Mumbai, India
Electrophysiology Fellowship – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Chicago, IL
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship – Oakwood Health System, Dearborn, MI
Research Fellowship in Cardiology – Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Winston-Salem, NC
American Society of Echocardiography – Advanced Echocardiography
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine – Emergency Medicine
American College of Cardiology
Heart Rhythm Society
American Society of Echocardiography
American College of Emergency Physicians
American Heart Association
Amanda Monteleone
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to assist the cardiologists to provide the best healthcare for our patients through compassion, communication, and patient education. Our teamwork and knowledge will help assist us in providing for both the physical and emotional needs of our patients and their families.”
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies – Southern Illinois Universtiy, Carbondale, Illinois
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Automated External Defibrillators
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physicians Assistants
American College of Cardiology
Amir Cheema, MD
Outreach Clinic: Richland Memorial Hospital, Clay County Hospital
“There have been tremendous advances in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases in recent years. However, there will never be a substitute for good judgement. My training has equipped me with clinical skills to help patients take control of their cardiac health.”
M.D. – Nishtar Medical College, Multan, Pakistan
Residency – Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York
Maimonides Medical Center Program, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Charlene Shallow
Outreach Clinic: McDonough District Hospital, Prairie Diagnostic Center
“What happens matters.” It may not matter to everyone else but if it matters to you it is important.”
Post Master’s Certificate – Adult Nurse Practitioner – Cardiovascular Care Duke University, Durham, NC
MSN-Master’s Science of Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner – Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
HBScN – Honours Bachelor of Science of Nursing – Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Cardiac Vascular Nurse
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
American Heart Association
Illinois Society of Advance Practice Nurses
Donita S. Schrey
Outreach Clinic: Thomas H. Boyd Memorial Hospital, Richland Memorial Hospital
“It is important to promote wellness as well as treat illness. I care about all of our patients and am concerned about their well-being… I try to take care of them just as I would want my family to be taken care of.”
B.S. Nursing – University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
M.S. Nursing/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Theodore R. Addai, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital North Facility
“Cardiology is at the heart of medicine. It is a field that is rapidly advancing and constantly finding new ways to help people with heart trouble. My greatest satisfaction as a Cardiologist comes when I see a patient with a heart condition feel better and do well.”
M.D. – University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana
Residency – Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Certification Board of Cardiovascular CT
Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Gangadhar R. Malasana, MD
Outreach Clinic: Anna Rural Health Clinic, Marion Specialty Clinic
“Comprehensive cardiovascular care requires a team approach, with the patient being an important member of the team. My goal is to provide high quality care with empathy, honesty and to empower the patient to lead a quality of life that they enjoy.”
Andhra Medical College; Andhra Pradesh, India
Interventional Cardiology – University of Vermont; Burlington, Vermont
General Cardiology – University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah
Critical Care Medicine – University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American College of Cardiology
Society of Critical Care Medicine
American Medical Association
Pavan K. Gupta, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Highland
“My goal is to always help my patients achieve the highest quality of life possible. Whether that occurs through using the latest technology and medications or through education about their disease, that goal is always the center of my efforts.”
M.D. – University of Pittsburgh
Residency – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
Luis J. Caceres, MD
Outreach Clinic: Arthur Family Care, Sullivan Family Care, Fields Wright Medical Center, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, HSHS St. Mary's Hospital North Facility
“Medicine is the art of healing patients. Knowledge and technology, together with empathy, listening and comfort return patients to a normal life. Heart disease is often a life changing event. Excellence in cardiovascular care reaches far beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices. Saving a patient’s life during a heart attack is a great reward, but prevention of heart disease is even more rewarding.”
M.D. – Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
Residency – Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Lutheran General Hospital, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Himanshu Pathak, MD
Outreach Clinic: Carlinville Area Hospital, HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Hillsboro Area Hospital, Pana Community Hospital
“I believe that each patient represents a story. That story includes their diseases, their new problem, their social situation, and their belief. Only when we understand the complete story do we make consistent diagnoses. I believe in consulting the patient in designing the treatment plans that best fit that patient.”
Medical Degree – King George Medical College; Lucknow, India
Internship in Medicine and Surgery – King George Medical College; Lucknow, India
Residency in Internal Medicine – Maimonides Medical Center; Brooklyn, New York
Cardiovascular Diseases – Maimonides Medical Center; Brooklyn, New York
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
Council on Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Medical Council of India
Regina Chiu, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sparta Hospital Outpatient Clinic
“I won’t ask you to do anything that I don’t already do!”
M.D. – St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency – Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
Fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology — University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Echocardiography Board Eligible
Certification Board of CT Angiograms
Illinois State Medical Society
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Society of Nuclear Medicine
Atul Shah, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“The doctor may also learn more about the illness from the way the patient tells the story as from the story itself.” – James Herrick. “It has always been my belief that as a physician one has to treat the patient, not just the disease.”
M.D. – Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
Residency – St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Washington University – Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease;
Licensed in Illinois and Missouri
Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Member, American College of Physicians
Lori Beth Helmers
Outreach Clinic:
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” – Ralph Waldo Emrerson”
M.S., Nursing — Barnes Jewish College of Nursing Allied Health at Washington University Medical Center
B.S., Nursing — Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Cardiac Care Associate, American College of Cardiology
Cynthia L. Kues
Outreach Clinic:
“Courage is being scared to death.... and saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” – Arabian proverb”
Master of Science, Nursing, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Associate Degree, Nursing, Kaskaskia College, Centralia, Illinois
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Basic Life Support
ACLS
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals
American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Nursing
American College of Cardiology, Associate Member
Nancy Wiebke
Outreach Clinic:
“Improving your health to make a better tomorrow.”
Post Graduate Master, Adult Nurse Practitioner St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Master of Art in Continuing Education University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Master of Science in Nursing University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Cardiac Care Associate, American College of Cardiology
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Missouri State Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Susan Stewart
Outreach Clinic:
“Poor health is not caused by something you don’t have; it’s caused by disturbing something that you already have. Healthy is not something that you need to get, it’s something you have already if you don’t disturb it.” – Dean Ornish”
M.S., Nursing — St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
B.S., Nursing — Deaconess College of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri
Advanced Practice Nurse-Concentration as an Adult Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse -Illinois and Missouri
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicans
Shiyam Satwani, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sparta Hospital Outpatient Clinic
“My training has prepared me with clinical skills to treat patients and help them take control of their cardiovascular disease.”
M.D. – Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Residency – Drexel University College of Medicine
Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University
Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certification in Echocardiography
Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology
Board Eligible for Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Raed Al-Dallow, MD
Outreach Clinic: Pinckneyville Hospital, Harrisburg Specialty Clinic
“As we strive to bring the lastest in quality cardiovascular care to each patient, we must always remain sensitive to their individual needs, and build a very close compassionate relationship with them and their familites. Helping my patients lead a productive life again is the most satisfying reward I get from my work.”
M.D. – Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria
Residency – Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine –
Internal Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Intervention
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation, RPVI
National Board of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology, Fellow American Heart Association, Member, Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention
The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Nabil Al-Sharif, MD
Outreach Clinic: Herrin Specialty Clinic, Marion Specialty Clinic
“Working with patients as a team taking time to explain the process and progress along the way to achieving our goals.”
M.D. – Alexandria University, Alexandria Egypt
Residency – Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Michael Reece Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Angela Lafrenz
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Mary's Hospital North Facility, Sarah Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Lincoln-Prairie Cardiovascular (Inside Dennis Foot and Ankle), Jacksonville-Prairie Cardiovascular
“”
Shauna Vogler
Outreach Clinic:
“Working in close collaboration with Dr. Woodruff, I hope to help our patients achieve their cardiovascular health goals. “Become the type of energy that no matter where you go, you always add value to the faces and places around you.”
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing St. John’s College, Department of Nursing, Springfield, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program, Family Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Cardiology
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
Cesar E. Coello, MD
Outreach Clinic: Herrin Specialty Clinic, Franklin Hospital Specialty Clinic
“It is very fulfilling to be part of a compassionate team of health care providers, whose skills and diverse backgrounds offer an opportunity to provide excellent care to Southern Illinois residents without having to travel far from home.”
M.D. – San Marcos University School of Medicine, Lima, Peru
Residency – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Nuclear Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American Society of Internal Medicine
Colegio Medico del Peru
Son P. Le, MD
Outreach Clinic: Harrisburg Specialty Clinic
“Caring for the sick requires utmost devotion. To relieve others’ suffering, the heart needs to guide the mind and direct the action. In my caring for the patients, I only have my heart to follow.”
M.D. – Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Residency – University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
University of California in San Francisco & Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Medical Association
Raja C. Maddipoti, MD
Outreach Clinic: Herrin Specialty Clinic, SIH Medical Group at Logan Primary Care
“One of the essential qualities of a doctor is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient. In my role as a physician, I have found no truer words than these to guide me. My many years of training and experience have prepared me to satisfy the physical needs of my patients, but just as importantly they have taught me to meet their emotional needs as well.”
M.D. – Guntur Medical College, Guntur, India
Residency – Cabrini Medical Center, New York, New York
Coney Island Hospital, New York, New York & Maimonides Medical Center, New York, New York
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Varadendra B. Panchamukhi, MD
Outreach Clinic: Anna Rural Health Clinic, Marion Specialty Clinic
“I believe in incorporating compassion into the practice of medicine and offering the latest medical advances to each and every patient.”
M.D. – Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
Residency – New York Medical College, New York, New York
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, New York
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Heart Association
American College of Physicians
Jeanne Marie Kairouz, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Mary's Hospital North Facility
“We are all human. We all experience joys and sorrows. Our lives are subject to our own stresses, whether it be at work or in the home. Each of us has a history beyond the ink on a page, and it is this part of the human condition that makes us unique. What I have found at Prairie Cardiovascular is a dedication to the patient beyond a chart, beyond the illness; there is a commitment to the person.”
M.D. – Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency (Internal Medicine) – New England Medical Center, Tufts University
Fellowship in Cardiology – Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Manohar Kola, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“Cardiology is a field surrounded by high technology, but I feel the most important aspect of treatment is truly caring for patients. Touching patients’ lives and communicating with them regarding all aspects of their care…that’s the essence of what I do.”
M.D. – Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, India
Residency – Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Fellow
American Medical Association
Ellen Zindel
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to provide quality cardiac care striving to treat my patients’ cardiac condition and educate them about their condition. A patient’s ability to understand the disease process, treatment and need for lifestyle changes make them active participants in their health care and can impact whether they have future cardiac events.”
M.S., Nursing – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois
B.S., Nursing – Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
A.S., Nursing – Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Critical Care Nurses – CCRN
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
American Heart Association
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing
Fidel Mata
Outreach Clinic:
“Working as a Cardiovascular Physician Assistant, I often care for people who are going through a life-altering event and are very frightened. The most rewarding aspect of my position is putting my patients at ease with a combination of compassion, education and humor. After all, laughter is the greatest medicine.”
B.S., Physician Assistant Sciences – Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska
B.A., Biology – Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
National Commision on Certification of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
Brenda M. Eden
Outreach Clinic:
“I am honored to be a part of the Prairie Cardiovascular team. My role is to provide the best cardiac care with compassion, beginning with listening to my patients and their families. The patient is the focus, not the heart. Excellent cardiovascular care is the expectation.”
B.S.N. – Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
M.S., Nursing – University of Illinois (UIC), Peoria, Illinois
ANCC Pain Management
ANCC Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health
ACLS/BLS – American Heart Association
CCRN – American Association Critical Care Nurses
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
American Society of Pain Management Nursing
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
Shaylon C. Grant
Outreach Clinic:
“Feel free to be yourself.” – Dove chocolate wrapper”
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee
Registered Nurse
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Basic Life Support
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
American College of Cardiology
Alison Campos
Outreach Clinic: Harrisburg Specialty Clinic
“Being a lifelong resident of Southern Illinois, I feel privileged to provide care to the members of our community. As a Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to practicing the highest standard of cardiovascular care with respect and compassion. As I work in close collaboration with Dr. Raed Al-Dallow, I believe our patients can achieve improved quality of life in the face of health related obstacles.”
M.S., Nursing – Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee
B.S., Nursing – Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois
Associates Degree, Nursing – John A. Logan Community College, Carterville, Illinois
American Heart Association
Basic and Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association
Heartsaver and Basic Life Support Instructor
American Nurse Credentialing Center
Adult Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Chapter
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Cardiology,
Cardiac Care Associate Member
Deanna Wallace
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to have patients and families feel that we are listening to them and caring for them as unique individuals while providing the best and most up-to-date medical care available.”
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Lakeview College of Nursing, Danville IL
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center
Board Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse American Nurses Credentialing Center
Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Cardiology
American Association for Critical-Care Nurses
American Nurses Association
Agnes B. Delaney
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to assist the cardiologist in providing cardiac care in the Southern Illinois region. I am committed to the physical and emotional needs of our patients and their families. Our teamwork, compassion, and knowledge provide us the growth required to maintain accessible, high quality care.”
B.S., Physician Assistant- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
M.S. – Nebraska University, Nebraska, Illinois
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in Surgery
American College of Cardiology
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
Casey Gustavison
Outreach Clinic:
“My goal is to assist the cardiologist in providing cardiac care in the Southern Illinois region. I am committed to the physical and emotional needs of our patients and their families. Our teamwork, compassion, and knowledge provide us the growth required to maintain accessible, high quality care.”
B.S., Physician Assistant- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
M.S. – Nebraska University, Nebraska, Illinois
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants in Surgery
American College of Cardiology
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
L. Kristen Schloemann
Outreach Clinic: Marion Specialty Clinic
“As a Southern Illinois native, I am honored to provide cardiovascular care to patients in this region. rough knowledge and compassion, our team strives to provide the highest level of care. My goal is not only to medically treat, but also to foster understanding in my patients and their families.”
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Illinois
B.S., Biological Science – Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Illinois
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology
Pi Alpha National Honor Society
Nathaniel Clark
Outreach Clinic: Harrisburg Specialty Clinic
“It is my desire to assist the Cardiologist i providing the best care possible through compassion, communication and empowerment. Health care can be an intimidating obstacle to most people. I want to bridge the gap between provider and patient by helping to facilitate understanding.”
B.S., Physician Assistant Sciences – Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology, Cardiac Care Associate Member
Jessica Prange, MD
Outreach Clinic: Salem Township Hospital
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded.” Ralph Waldo Emerson”
MD – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency – The Medical College of Wisconsin
Cardiovascular Disease – Saint Louis University
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
American Society of Echocardiography
American Heart Association
Michael LaMonto, DO
Outreach Clinic:
“Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.”-Robert Frost. It has been a long and arduous road to return to the practice of medicine and to the community that I have come to call my own. I am looking forward to building great long-term relationships with you, my patients. It’s great to be back!”
D.O. – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
Internal and Emergency Medicine Residency – Midwestern University
Cardiology Fellowship – Franciscan Health Systems
National Board of Echocardiography – Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology – Nuclear Cardiology
Internal Medicine Board Certification – AOBIM
Emergency Medicine Board Certification- ACOEP
Cardiology Board Certifications – eligible 2016
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
Associate Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
American College of Osteopathic Internists
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine
Venkatesh Y. Anjan, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital-Breese
“I practice medicine by the Golden Rule: I treat my patients how I would want to be treated.”
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona
Residency – McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Cardiovascular Fellowship – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular disease
National Board of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Julie Borjon, NP-C
Outreach Clinic:
“It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing that matters. – Mother Teresa”
Master’s of Science in Nursing Chamberlain College of Nursing (Downer’s Grove, IL)
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing St. John’s College of Nursing (Springfield, IL)
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Meredith Fleming, APRN
Outreach Clinic:
““The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller”
B.S.N. – Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing/Culver-Stockton College; Quincy, IL
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner –Maryville University; St. Louis, MO
Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner — American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program
ECRN – Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
American College of Cardiology
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Krishna J. Rocha-Singh, MD
Outreach Clinic:
““Our challenge is to integrate state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care and bring them to the patient’s bedside. My goal is to do that every day, for every patient.””
M.D. – University of California, Los Angeles, California
Residency – University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado
University of California, San Francisco, California & Scripps Clinic & Research Foundation, LaJolla, California
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Vascular Medicine, Board Member
Vascular InterVentional Advances, Founding Board Member American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Fellow
American College of Physician
Society of Endovascular Surgery
John A. Scherschel, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
““The physician should not treat the disease but the patient who is suffering from it.” -Maimonides”
MD — Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Residency & Chief Resident in Medicine – Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship – Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship – Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
American Board of Internal Medicine – Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Heart Rhythm Society, Fellow
Marc E. Shelton, MD
Outreach Clinic: Dr. John Warner Hospital
““The most rewarding part of cardiology to me is to see patients lead happy and productive lives after recovering from a critical illness.””
M.D. & Residency – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
Robert V. Trask, MD
Outreach Clinic: Hillsboro Area Hospital
““I strive to give my patients exactly the same kind of cardiovascular care that I would want for my own family – a caring, personal approach, yet committed to the highest level of expertise.””
M.D. – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Residency – University of Texas Health Science Center, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Fellow
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
American Medical Association
Robert C. Woodruff III, MD
Outreach Clinic: HSHS St. Francis Hospital, Community Memorial Hospital
““I work closely with patients to help them accomplish their life goals, no matter what their particular medical problems are. Helping people through difficult times is the most gratifying aspect of practicing medicine.””
M.D. – University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Residency – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Echocardiography
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American Society of Echocardiography
Sangamon County Medical Society
Wes Zwiefel, PA-C
Outreach Clinic:
““The best exercise for your heart is to reach down to lift someone else up.””
Master of Sciences Physician Assistant
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Masters of Arts in Exercise Science
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelors of Arts in Health Promotions
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Licensed by the State of Illinois
Board Certified Physician Assistant by National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
American College of Cardiology
Vikas Kalra, MD
Outreach Clinic:
““It is an honor to be a part of a profession that allows me to serve humanity. I specialize in the electrical system of the heart and shall endeavor to the best of my potential to restore your heart’s rhythm and bring the harmony back to your life.””
Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science, Maharshi Dayanand University
Internal and Pediatric Medicine Residency –
Indiana University School of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship –
Indiana University School of Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship –
Indiana University School of Medicine
Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine –
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine –
Cardiovascular Disease
American Society of Echocardiography
Diplomat of American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomat of American Board of Pediatrics
American College of Cardiology
Heart Rhythm Society
American Medical Association
Meleah J. Vaughan, ACNP
Outreach Clinic:
““Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt”
MSN-Master’s Science of Nursing –
Acute Care Practitioner – Saint Louis University,
St. Louis, Missouri
BScN – Bachelor of Science of Nursing –
Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified – AACN Certification Corporation
Illinois Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Missouri Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Illinois Registered Nurse
Missouri Registered Nurse
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Sigma Theta Tau International,
Honor Society of Nursing
Katherine Corbin, NP
Outreach Clinic:
““To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. “ – Ralph Waldo Emerson”
Master of Science, Nursing Adult and Gerontology
Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
McKendree University, Lebanon, Illinois
Associates of Applied Science, Nursing
Kaskaskia College, Centralia, Illinois
Licensed by the State of Illinois
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American College of Cardiology
Vincent P. Zuck, MD
Outreach Clinic: Carlinville Area Hospital, Lincoln-Prairie Cardiovascular (Inside Dennis Foot and Ankle)
“Communication with patients and their families is one of the cornerstones of my work. I strongly believe in spending time to help patients understand their medical condition, so they can be comfortable with their care.”
M.D. – University of Alberta Medical School, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Residency – Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
American Board of Internal Medicine – Echocardiography
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiology Education Coordinator for Interns and Residents – Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Fellow American College of Cardiology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American Medical Association
American Society of Echocardiography
American Heart Association Scientific Council Member, Clinical Cardiology-Thrombosis
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Illinois State Medical Society
Sangamon County Medical Society
Craig S. Vinch, MD
Outreach Clinic: Sparta Hospital Outpatient Clinic
“Healing strives to utilize the science and art of medicine to alleviate illness and suffering in the body, soul, family and personal connections. Through listening, respect and care for the individual human, I strive to promote wellness and mend the effects of illness.”
Medical Degree – Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA
Residency, Internal Medicine – Barnes Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical School; St. Louis, MO
Electrophysiology and Pacing Fellowship – St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine; Boston, MA
Cardiology Fellowship – Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Nuclear Cardiology
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
Amit S. Dande, MD
Outreach Clinic:
“I strive to provide comprehensive cardiac and vascular care for my patients. I have accumulated expertise in the newest diagnostic and interventional techniques for management of cardiovascular disease. I also hope to provide education and preventive care to the local community to reduce the overall burden of cardiovascular disease.”
Medical Degree – Armed Forces Medical College, University of Pune, India
Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Pathology – University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Rotating Internship – Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune & Primary Healthcare Center, Maharashtra, India
Preliminary Medicine Internship – Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Residency – University of Connecticut, Farmington, Connecticut
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship – Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Connecticut
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship – Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Vascular Medicine & Endovascular Intervention Fellowship – Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology – Nuclear Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography – Echocardiography
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American College of Cardiology
Indian Medical Association
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention