Cardiology near Jenkintown, PA

Biography: I grew up in suburban Philadelphia, then went to Harvard University for my Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, then down to Duke University in North Carolina for my MD. I returned to Philadelphia for post graduate training at the University of Pennsylvania. I remained on the faculty at Penn for a couple of years before migrating to Abington Hospital (now Abington Jefferson Health), where I have been very committed to my practice in clinical and interventional cardiology since 2001. Besides the field of cardiology, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, and my hobbies include: running, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, and sailing

Biography: Sumeet K. Mainigi, MD is the Chairman of Cardiology and Director of Electrophysiology at Einstein Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College. He is a leader in the field of electrophysiology in the Philadelphia region and nationally. He has pioneered numerous techniques in the field and was the first physician in Philadelphia to perform ablations without fluoroscopy (x-ray), utilize quadripolar pacing leads for advanced heart failure, contact force sensing catheters for ablation and many other technologies. He helped develop an approach of using 3D Printing to make electrophysiology procedures safer and faster for patients. Dr. Mainigi has presented original research at many national and international scientific meetings and has authored numerous publications, book chapters and review articles in the fields of cardiology and electrophysiology, including a breakthrough catheter ablation study that has changed the way doctors often treat heart failure. This study was profiled in the Philadelphia Magazine Cover Story: ``Miracles: 28 New Ways Philly Doctors Can Save Your Life.`` He also serves on several national committees for the Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology. He is a well-regarded physician and educator and is the recipient of the following awards: Top Doc, Philadelphia Magazine - 2011 – 2020; Top Doctor Cardiac Electrophysiology, US News & World Report, 2011 – 2018; Top Doctor Under Age of 40 / The Next Generation of Great Philly Docs 2009, Philadelphia Magazine; Einstein Hospital Teaching Award, Einstein Department of Medicine Teaching Award, and Einstein Division of Teaching Award. Dr. Mainigi holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He received his medical degree from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Cardiology, and Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Biography: Dr. Witzke is Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program and Director of the Latin-American Cardiovascular Program at Einstein. Dr. Witzke completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship training at Einstein Medical Center. He then completed two year training in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School. At MGH, Dr. Witzke became competent in the performance of coronary intervention and mastered the management of extremely ill cardiac patients that required high-risk percutaneous procedures. Dr. Witzke has a special interest in the growing field of Structural Heart Disease. During his last years of training, he became specialized in the management of valvular and structural heart disease. He is sufficient in the art of percutaneous closure of heart defects, paravalvular leaks and management of varies valvular heart diseases, including aortic stenosis and mitral valve disease. Dr. Witzke is the leading implantor of percutaneous aortic valve prosthesis -also known as TAVR- in patients with aortic stenosis. He also helped develop Cardiogenic Shock Program at Einstein Health Network. Dr. Witzke has published in numerous journals and has participated in international meeting as an expert in the field of Structural and Valvular Heart Disease. Areas of Interest: Adult Congenital Heart Disease Adult Structural Heart Disease Cardiac Catheterization Cardiovascular Diseases Valvular Heart Disease

Biography: Dr. Marc Tecce, MD is a cardiology specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has been practicing for 31 years.

Biography: Dr. Ola Khraisha is a skilled and dedicated cardiologist. She received her bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine from the East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, where she also completed a fellowship in cardiology. She then completed an internship at Jordan University Hospital.Dr. Khraisha is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a special focus on cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. She is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, American College of Cardiology, and the American College of Physicians. She brings her expertise to her role at Einstein Cardiology Associates in Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Khraisha is proficient in managing conditions such as vertigo, aortic diseases, chest pain, venous insufficiency, and pericarditis. A compassionate practitioner, she believes in educating her patients about their health for not just short-term relief, but also the long term benefits.

Biography: Dr. Olayinka Afolabi-Brown is a concerned and diligent cardiologist serving the community of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Afolabi-Brown attended the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and completed his internship in University College Hospital, Ibadan. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Afolabi-Brown is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with the Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton, PA. Patients trust Dr. Afolabi-Brown's expertise because he consistently provides high quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Emanuel Kostacos, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist who practices in Horsham, PA. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Emanuel Kostacos, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital.