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Dr. Hesham Fakhri stands as a distinguished interventional cardiologist, celebrated for his innovative approach to cardiovascular care. As the esteemed owner and founder of the Vein Heart and Vascular Institute in Florida, with offices in Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Sun City Community, Dr. Fakhri has solidified his position as a leading figure in interventional cardiology, offering comprehensive services to patients with diverse cardiovascular conditions.
With board certifications in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and a range of other specialties including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular and endovascular medicine, Dr. Fakhri epitomizes excellence in his field. Beyond certifications, he is also a registered physician for the interpretation of vascular studies, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and diagnostic proficiency.
Affiliated with esteemed professional organizations such as the American College of Cardiology, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the Heart Rhythm Society of America, Dr. Fakhri demonstrates his commitment to remaining at the forefront of cardiovascular advancements.
At the Vein Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Fakhri leads a dedicated team of healthcare professionals devoted to providing personalized and compassionate care to each patient. The clinic offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services, including cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stenting, and other minimally invasive procedures, tailored to address various cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Fakhri and his team employ a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care, utilizing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques.
With a fervent dedication to improving patient outcomes and quality of life, Dr. Fakhri pursued extensive medical training and education. He completed his medical degree with top honors, followed by rigorous residency training in internal medicine and fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. Dr. Fakhri's commitment to advancing his skills and knowledge has garnered recognition among his peers and patients alike.
Patients consistently laud Dr. Fakhri for his exceptional bedside manner, describing him as approachable, empathetic, and genuinely caring. He takes the time to listen attentively to their concerns, ensuring they feel heard and understood throughout their journey. Many patients express gratitude for Dr. Fakhri's ability to explain complex medical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
In summary, Dr. Hesham Fakhri, MD, exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional physician: compassionate, skilled, and dedicated to his patients' well-being. Through his unwavering commitment to excellence and personalized care, Dr. Fakhri has earned the trust and gratitude of all those under his care.
Kristin was born and raised here in Charlotte County. She graduated with honors from Florida Gulf Coast University with her BSN. After 14 years of multifaceted nursing, including emergency, trauma, ICU, maternal/child, and more, Kristin made the decision to move forward in her career by obtaining her dual certified Masters Degree with honors in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care from University of South Florida. She has now specialized in Cardiology for nearly 8 years.
Alexandra was born in Germany and moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 at the age of 12. She attended Port Charlotte Middle and High School before graduating and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993. She has advanced her nursing degrees over the years while working and raising her four children in Charlotte County. She has spent the majority of her nursing career, over 20 years, in ICU, before decided to further her education again and obtained her. Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. She is board certified and has specialized in Cardiology since graduation.
“Excellent knowledge and spent lots of time going over my history and Dr. Lopez came in to confer and explain my medical situation! This was my first visit. Also the staff are great!”
Alexandra Kitchener, APRN
Cardiologist
1620 Tamiami Trail Suite 308
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
4.95(309)
4.94
(427)
Mario Lopez, MD
Cardiologist 4.9 mi
4.94(427)
1620 Tamiami Trail Suite 308
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Mario Lopez, MD, F.A.C.C. began practicing as a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist after receiving the highest caliber medical training and education. For the last 35 years, Dr. Lopez has dedicated his life to Charlotte County residents by providing exceptional and compassionate care to every patient he’s come to know and love. In doing so, he has had the opportunity to save and touch countless lives. Although he has stepped away from interventional procedures, he remains dedicated to providing all your general cardiology needs with the ability to access any additional resources necessary.
“Dr Lopez’s practice is by far the most caring, cheerful, and professional cardiology practice in Charlotte County. Every and any question you may have is answered and he and/or staff make sure you understand what is being done for you and why.”
Mario Lopez, MD
Cardiologist
1620 Tamiami Trail Suite 308
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
4.94(427)
4.93
(319)
Kristin Garcia-Miller, AG-ACNP, CEN
Cardiologist 7.5 mi
Kristin was born and raised here in Charlotte County. She graduated with honors from Florida Gulf Coast University with her BSN. After 14 years of multifaceted nursing, including emergency, trauma, ICU, maternal/child, and more, Kristin made the decision to move forward in her career by obtaining her dual certified Masters Degree with honors in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care from University of South Florida. She has now specialized in Cardiology for nearly 8 years.
Alexandra was born in Germany and moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 at the age of 12. She attended Port Charlotte Middle and High School before graduating and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993. She has advanced her nursing degrees over the years while working and raising her four children in Charlotte County. She has spent the majority of her nursing career, over 20 years, in ICU, before decided to further her education again and obtained her. Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. She is board certified and has specialized in Cardiology since graduation.
“Excellent knowledge and spent lots of time going over my history and Dr. Lopez came in to confer and explain my medical situation! This was my first visit. Also the staff are great!”
Mario Lopez, MD, F.A.C.C. began practicing as a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist after receiving the highest caliber medical training and education. For the last 35 years, Dr. Lopez has dedicated his life to Charlotte County residents by providing exceptional and compassionate care to every patient he’s come to know and love. In doing so, he has had the opportunity to save and touch countless lives. Although he has stepped away from interventional procedures, he remains dedicated to providing all your general cardiology needs with the ability to access any additional resources necessary.
“Dr Lopez’s practice is by far the most caring, cheerful, and professional cardiology practice in Charlotte County. Every and any question you may have is answered and he and/or staff make sure you understand what is being done for you and why.”
Mario Lopez, MD
Cardiologist
2484 Caring Way
Unit F
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
4.94(427)
4.93
(319)
Kristin Garcia-Miller, AG-ACNP, CEN
Cardiologist 7.7 mi
Kristin was born and raised here in Charlotte County. She graduated with honors from Florida Gulf Coast University with her BSN. After 14 years of multifaceted nursing, including emergency, trauma, ICU, maternal/child, and more, Kristin made the decision to move forward in her career by obtaining her dual certified Masters Degree with honors in Adult Gerontology and Acute Care from University of South Florida. She has now specialized in Cardiology for nearly 8 years.
Alexandra was born in Germany and moved to Port Charlotte in 1981 at the age of 12. She attended Port Charlotte Middle and High School before graduating and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1993. She has advanced her nursing degrees over the years while working and raising her four children in Charlotte County. She has spent the majority of her nursing career, over 20 years, in ICU, before decided to further her education again and obtained her. Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Grand Canyon University in 2018. She is board certified and has specialized in Cardiology since graduation.
“Excellent knowledge and spent lots of time going over my history and Dr. Lopez came in to confer and explain my medical situation! This was my first visit. Also the staff are great!”
Mario Lopez, MD, F.A.C.C. began practicing as a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist after receiving the highest caliber medical training and education. For the last 35 years, Dr. Lopez has dedicated his life to Charlotte County residents by providing exceptional and compassionate care to every patient he’s come to know and love. In doing so, he has had the opportunity to save and touch countless lives. Although he has stepped away from interventional procedures, he remains dedicated to providing all your general cardiology needs with the ability to access any additional resources necessary.
“Dr Lopez’s practice is by far the most caring, cheerful, and professional cardiology practice in Charlotte County. Every and any question you may have is answered and he and/or staff make sure you understand what is being done for you and why.”
Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.
Dr. Rachid Ryan Macwar is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with extensive training and experience in advanced cardiac imaging and intervention. He served as the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Director at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA, where he is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients.
Dr. Macwar completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University Mohammed V School of Medicine in Rabat, Morocco, graduating with "magna cum laude" distinction. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by multiple fellowships, including Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Hospital, Advanced Imaging in Cardiac MRI at Duke University, and Nuclear Cardiology at Yale University.
His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including complex PCI, aortic balloon valvuloplasty, and treatment of pulmonary embolism and DVT. He is also proficient in advanced imaging modalities such as cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, holding multiple board certifications in these specialties.
Dr. Macwar has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations at prestigious medical conferences. He has been recognized for his leadership, serving as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Co-Director of the Cardiac CT and MRI Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Macwar is committed to addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
In his free time, Dr. Macwar volunteers at local clinics and is passionate about improving cardiac health in the community. His dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and experience, makes him a valuable asset to the Upson Medical Center team.
Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.
Dr. Rachid Ryan Macwar is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with extensive training and experience in advanced cardiac imaging and intervention. He served as the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Director at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA, where he is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients.
Dr. Macwar completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University Mohammed V School of Medicine in Rabat, Morocco, graduating with "magna cum laude" distinction. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by multiple fellowships, including Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Hospital, Advanced Imaging in Cardiac MRI at Duke University, and Nuclear Cardiology at Yale University.
His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including complex PCI, aortic balloon valvuloplasty, and treatment of pulmonary embolism and DVT. He is also proficient in advanced imaging modalities such as cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, holding multiple board certifications in these specialties.
Dr. Macwar has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations at prestigious medical conferences. He has been recognized for his leadership, serving as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Co-Director of the Cardiac CT and MRI Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Macwar is committed to addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
In his free time, Dr. Macwar volunteers at local clinics and is passionate about improving cardiac health in the community. His dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and experience, makes him a valuable asset to the Upson Medical Center team.
Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.
Dr. Rachid Ryan Macwar is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist with extensive training and experience in advanced cardiac imaging and intervention. He served as the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Director at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA, where he is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients.
Dr. Macwar completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University Mohammed V School of Medicine in Rabat, Morocco, graduating with "magna cum laude" distinction. He pursued his residency in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by multiple fellowships, including Interventional Cardiology at Henry Ford Hospital, Advanced Imaging in Cardiac MRI at Duke University, and Nuclear Cardiology at Yale University.
His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of interventional techniques, including complex PCI, aortic balloon valvuloplasty, and treatment of pulmonary embolism and DVT. He is also proficient in advanced imaging modalities such as cardiac CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear cardiology, holding multiple board certifications in these specialties.
Dr. Macwar has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations at prestigious medical conferences. He has been recognized for his leadership, serving as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab and Co-Director of the Cardiac CT and MRI Program at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish, Dr. Macwar is committed to addressing the needs of diverse patient populations. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
In his free time, Dr. Macwar volunteers at local clinics and is passionate about improving cardiac health in the community. His dedication to patient care, combined with his extensive training and experience, makes him a valuable asset to the Upson Medical Center team.
Mostaan Mehrdad, MD, is a double board-certified interventional cardiologist in practice for over 30 years. He serves patients at The Heart Institute of Venice in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Ellenton, Florida.
He graduated medical school from the University of Maryland in 1978. Since 1984 he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, where he did his Cardiology training. Dr. Mostaan has taught students at Georgetown University, Howard University, and DC General Hospital cardiac procedures.
Dr. Mostaan has been in private practice for the last 35 years working in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC.
Dr. Mostaan received his FL licensure and began practicing medicine in the state of Florida two years ago. He is passionate about patient care and has a deep dedication to the treatment of all his patients.