We have an experienced, dynamic, and diverse faculty all of whom take great pride in the fellowship. They are all involved in day-to-day teaching of the fellows and are always willing to educate and impart their knowledge and experience. They have a variety of backgrounds, interests, and training: you can guarantee that for every condition there will be a faculty member with a special interest or unique experience in that field.
A word from our Program Director, Dr. Jonathan Zaroff:
“Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, stimulating educational and research experience to prepare our Cardiology Fellows as highly competent clinical cardiologists and clinical researchers.
Our environment, Kaiser San Francisco Medical Center, is one of the largest cardiovascular centers in California, serving the cardiac needs of 4.2 million members in Northern California. Our sister hospital, Kaiser Santa Clara Medical Center, provides comprehensive training in Advanced Heart Failure and Electrophysiology. The Kaiser Division of Research Investigators produce leading cardiovascular epidemiological science and participate in the research mentoring of our fellows.
Our culture prioritizes activities for the fellows which are educational. We have a uniquely collegial group of physicians and we welcome our fellows with warmth and enthusiasm. We are family friendly and value diversity in all forms.
Our medicine is fully integrated at every level (physicians, insurance, hospital, pharmacy) and our fellows train in a health care system which represents the aspirational model for health care in the United States.”
Jonathan G. Zaroff, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Jonathan G. Zaroff, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Medical Education
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Residency
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Cardiology Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Area of Interest
General Cardiology, Echocardiography, Clinical Research
How I Thrive
The wonderful collegiality and teamwork of the cardiovascular community at KPSFO. The high volume, diverse and dynamic nature of our patient population.
What I like best about the fellowship
Fellows push all the staff to be better teachers, learners, and physicians.
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Ivy Ku, MD
Chief of Cardiology
Ivy Ku, MD
Chief of Cardiology
Medical Education
Johns Hopkins
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiology Fellowship
University of California San Francisco
Additional Fellowship/Training
Masters in Clinical Research, University of California San Francisco
Areas of Interest
Echo, heart failure
How I Thrive
My family and friends; Having a career that is really purposeful and fulfilling.
What I like best about the fellowship
Fellows keep us on our toes (in the best way possible)! Keeps education a vital part of our daily jobs, which is really energizing, fun and satisfying.
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Anne Goh, MD, MPH
Associate Program Director, Education
Anne Goh, MD, MPH
Associate Program Director, Education
Medical Education
University of Tasmania, Australia
Residency
United Bristol Healthcare Trust; Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Fellowship
Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco
Area of Interest
Pulmonary Hypertension, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, Echocardiography
How I Thrive
Working every day in a supportive, fun, exciting environment with rest of the cardiology staff and fellows. Being part of the new Kaiser Permanente Northern California Pulmonary Hypertension regional program. Time to continue with cardiology/pulmonary hypertension research. Family and close friends together with early morning cardio classes makes each day start and end well!
What I like best about the fellowship
Having just come from the other side (chief fellow) a year ago, I feel so privileged and honored to have the chance to continue working with our fellows. Each job goes so much better when there is a fellow around, to teach, to learn and to laugh together with.
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Edward McNulty, MD, FACC
Edward McNulty, MD, FACC
Medical Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Residency
Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Cardiology Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Interventional Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Area of Interest
Interventional Cardiology, TAVR, research
How I Thrive
Yoga and surfing
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Alicia Romero, MD
Chair, Cath Lab Medical Directors; Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab at San Rafael
Alicia Romero, MD
Chair, Cath Lab Medical Directors; Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab at San Rafael
Medical Education
University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston (UTMB)
Residency
New York Hospital - Cornell University School of Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Interventional Fellowship
Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital
Vascular Fellowship
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Area of Interest
Interventional Cardiology, vascular medicine
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Jacob Mishell, MD, FACC
Director, Structural Heart Disease Program
Jacob Mishell, MD, FACC
Director, Structural Heart Disease Program
Medical Education
University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
Cardiology Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
Interventional Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
Areas of Interest
Interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, TAVR and MitraClip
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Alison Meadows, MD, PHD
Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alison Meadows, MD, PHD
Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
Area of Interest
All adults with congenital heart disease
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Dana McGlothlin, MD
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Dana McGlothlin, MD
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Medical Education
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Cardiology Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
Advanced Fellowship
Echocardiography, University of California, San Francisco
Areas of Interest
Heart failure, Heart Transplant, Echocardiography, Amyloid and Pulmonary Hypertension
How I Thrive
Helping patients with severe cardiovascular disease feel better and live as long as possible.
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Jennifer Ting, MD
Director, Echocardiography Lab
Jennifer Ting, MD
Director, Echocardiography Lab
Medical Education
Penn State University School of Medicine
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cardiology Fellowship
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Areas of Interest
Adult congenital heart disease, Echocardiography, cardiac MRI
How I Thrive
I find a lot of satisfaction from doing my job to the best of my ability
What I like best about the fellowship
I like helping fellows come to an "a-ha" moment about diagnostics or management strategies. It doesn't have to be huge moments, just small ones that add up over the years we work together.
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Andrew Rassi, MD
Andrew Rassi, MD
Medical Education
Case Western Reserve University
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Cardiology Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Fellowships
Interventional Cardiology; Peripheral Vascular Interventions; Structural Heart Interventions: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Areas of Interest
Interventional cardiology, structural heart interventions, percutaneous valve repair/replacement, medical education, clinical research
How I Thrive
I am the kind of person who feels that if I am going to do something, I want to give it my all. That extends to my professional and personal life. I thrive when I feel I am achieving the right work/life balance to provide the best care for my patients while also making time to enjoy all the great things life has to offer with my family and friends.
What I like best about the fellowship
One of the biggest things that attracted me to Kaiser San Francisco when looking for a job was the cardiology fellowship program. I’ve had the benefit of learning from wonderful mentors over the years and it is incredibly rewarding to be able to pay it forward and influence the educational experiences and career choices of the next generation of physicians. I also think that having fellows around keeps you at the top of your game and forces you to constantly explain/justify why we do things the way we do. Being involved in medical education provides a great opportunity to stay up to date on the latest clinical trials and evolving body of literature. Not to mention, it is fun to get to know the fellows and see where their careers will take them.
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Ann Sheridan, MD
Ann Sheridan, MD
Medical Education
University of Texas, Houston
Residency
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
Fellowship
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Area of Interest
Heart Failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular genetics, valvular heart disease, Women’s health Cardiac imaging
How I Thrive
Spending time with my two boys (ages 1 year old and 3 1/2 years old) and other family; running and hiking in beautiful Northern California; Traveling; Red wine and sushi 🙂
What I like best about the fellowship
Inspirations to continually learn and stay updated in the rapid growing field of cardiology; being able to contribute a little to the development of outstanding clinical cardiologist and enjoying seeing their passion for the field and their patients.
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Nitin Chitale, MD
Nitin Chitale, MD
Medical Education
GMC, South Gujarat University, Surat (India)
Cardiology Fellowship
State University of New York, Syracuse
Interventional Fellowship
University of Connecticut, Hartford
Area of Interest
Interventional Cardiology, Quality
How I Thrive
Working in a fabulous cardiology department and being part of an organization with the best cardiovascular outcomes in the nation. Living life to the fullest in beautiful San Francisco!
What I like best about the fellowship
They keep the faculty honest, making us stay on top of things in the ever changing world of cardiology. Any assignment becomes more fun because of the teaching/learning opportunities. But most of all make excellent (even if non-paying) company during our department happy hours with their extensive knowledge of fine food and drinks. Honestly, I don't know how we did without them before!
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Gordon Leung, MD
Gordon Leung, MD
Medical Education
Harvard University
Residency
Johns Hopkins
Cardiology Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
Echocardiography Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
CTA Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles
Areas of Interest
Echocardiography, Cardiac CT imaging, Structural/valvular heart disease
How I Thrive
Working with my wonderful co-attending’s, fellows and residents. Helping my patients feel better and get healthier. Training the next generation of cardiologists and internal medicine doctors. Learning new techniques/skills to practice state of the art cardiology.
What I like best about the fellowship
I learn something new every day from our fellows; they are our best teachers. It’s an honor and a privilege to train the next generation of cardiologist. The fellow’s enthusiasm and energy are contagious, and inspire me to work/teach/care to the best of my abilities every day. It’s the best part of my job. Plus, we all like to eat at Sushi Bistro and My Ivy. Having fellows greet you first thing in the morning on any rotation is better than any cup of coffee… including Philz (a San Francisco staple!)
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Jerry Arellano, MD
Director of EKG
Jerry Arellano, MD
Director of EKG
Medical Education
University of California, San Francisco
Residency
Cornell University
Cardiology Fellowship
Columbia University
Electrophysiology Fellowship
Columbia University
Area of Interest
Cardiac Arrhythmias
How I Thrive
Snowboarding
What I like best about the fellowship
All the great teaching moments.
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Magdy Tawadrous, MD
Magdy Tawadrous, MD
Medical Education
New York University
Residency
University of Colorado
Cardiology Fellowship
University of Colorado
Interventional Fellowship
New York University
Area of Interest
Interventional Cardiology
How I Thrive
My family, friends, fiancé, nephews and nieces.
What I like best about the fellowship
The fellowship keeps us on our toes. We have to be able to explain what we do and why we do it. We have to be able to teach. It forces us to refine our own knowledge, which contributes to the entire group education and makes our department better.
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Kenneth Mahrer, MD
Kenneth Mahrer, MD
Medical Education
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Residency
Harbor - UC Los Angeles Medical Center
Cardiology Fellowship
Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Heart Failure Fellowship
Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Areas of Interest
Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology and Teaching
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Jana Svetlichnaya, MD
Director, Coronary Care Unit (ICU)
Jana Svetlichnaya, MD
Director, Coronary Care Unit (ICU)
Medical Education
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Residency
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Cardiology at University of California San Francisco
Area of Interest
Pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, echocardiography
How I Thrive
Being part of a phenomenal team devoted to providing exceptional cardiovascular care. Exploring the great outdoors of the Bay Area and beyond.
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Sahar Naderi, MD
Sahar Naderi, MD
Medical Education
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Duke Internal Medicine
Cardiology Fellowship
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Massachusetts General Hospital Women’s Heart Health Fellowship
Area of Interest
SCAD, aortic dissections, women’s heart health
How I Thrive
At work: striving to take the best care of patients, constantly learning; At Home: Hanging with friends and family, curling up with a good book
What I like best about the fellowship
The camaraderie.
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Gopi Manthipragada, MD
Director, San Francisco Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Gopi Manthipragada, MD
Director, San Francisco Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Medical Education
Northwestern School of Medicine
Residency
Georgetown University
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Cardiology Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center, Vascular Diagnostic and Intervention
Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital
Area of Interest
Prevention, Peripheral Artery Disease, Complex coronary intervention
How I Thrive
By enjoying what I do
What I like best about the fellowship
Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity to learn and eventually develop into an independent practitioner. I met and learned from many mentors, several of whom I met in fellowship. Without intending to, they molded my career path in various positive ways and I look forward to playing a similar role.
Christopher Woo, MD, MS
Christopher Woo, MD, MS
Medical Education
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency & Chief Residency
Stanford University
Cardiology Fellowship
Stanford University
Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship
Stanford University
Additional Fellowship/Training
Masters in Health Services Research, Stanford University
Areas of Interests
Advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, mechanical circulatory support, cardiac sarcoidosis, cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-oncology, echocardiography
How I Thrive
Spending time with family, basketball, golf
What I like best about the fellowship
Fellows continually push us to grow and improve our practice/care for our patients. I truly value the opportunity to participate in the educational exchange, both in sharing my knowledge/experiences as well as learning from the perspective that the fellows bring to the table
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Taylor Liu, MD, PhD
Taylor Liu, MD, PhD
Medical Education & PhD Training
Stanford University
Residency
University of California, San Francisco
Cardiology Fellowship
University of California, San Diego
Fellowship
Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of California, San Diego
Areas of Interests
Cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation
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Van Selby, MD
Van Selby, MD
Medical Education
University of California, San Francisco
Residency
University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco
Additional Fellowship/Training
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, University of California, San Francisco
Areas of Interest
Heart Failure, pulmonary hypertension, cardiogenic shock, cardiac amyloidosis
How I Thrive
Working as part of a team to provide the best care possible for patients with challenging conditions
What I like best about the fellowship
The enthusiasm fellows bring inspires me to learn more and always strive to be a better cardiologist.
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Ankeet Bhatt, MD
Ankeet Bhatt, MD
Undergraduate
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Medical Education
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
Residency
Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC
Fellowship
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
How I Thrive
Being part of phenomenal team that I can learn from every day. Exploring new neighborhoods in SF on a sunny day.
What I like best about the fellowship
Reminding me daily all that is good in a career in medicine and pushing me to always try and bring my A game.
Link to My Doctor Online
https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/ankeetbhatt
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Emily Perdoncin, MD
Emily Perdoncin, MD
Undergraduate
The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City University of New York
Medical Education
Dartmouth Medical School
Residency
University of Michigan
Fellowship
Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at University of Michigan, Structural Heart at Emory University
How I thrive
By taking care of a wonderful patient population and spending time with my family
What I like best about the fellowship
Excellent exposure to the management of complex cardiovascular disease
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Research Faculty
Andrew Ambrosy, MD
Associate Program Director, Research
Andrew Ambrosy, MD
Associate Program Director, Research
Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Cardiology Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center/Duke Clinical Research Institute
Area of Interest
Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Echocardiography, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Health Services Research, Clinical Trials
How I Thrive
I enjoy spending time with my wife and two dogs (Cali and Carolina). We like to try new restaurants, explore the city, and travel abroad. My passions are tennis and downhill skiing.
What I like best about the fellowship
The opportunity to work with learners/teachers of all levels from medical students to interns/residents to fellows to senior attendings. Taking care of patients is a privilege and many lifelong friendships are formed at the bedside. There is nothing more satisfying than watching a trainee develop into an autonomous clinician. I am always interested in discussing career plans and mentoring research projects.
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Alan Go, MD
Alan Go, MD
Medical Education
University of California, San Francisco
Research Interest
Clinical trials, cardiovascular health services research and clinical epidemiology, atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular complications
Carlos Iribarren, MD, PhD
Carlos Iribarren, MD, PhD
Medical Education
Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
PhD Training
University of Southern California
Research Interest
Cardiovascular epidemiology, genetic determinants of coronary heart disease, vascular calcification, psychosocial factors in coronary disease
Ashok Krishnaswami, MD
Ashok Krishnaswami, MD
Medical Education
Stanley Medical College University of Madras
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center/Texas Heart Institute
Cardiology Fellowship
Medical College of Virginia
Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship
Stanford University
Research Training
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco
Research Interest
Geriatric Cardiology, Deprescribing, End-of-life care in older adults, cardiovascular disease in the end stage renal disease population, diabetes and heart disease
Matt Solomon, MD, PhD
Matt Solomon, MD, PhD
Medical Education
University of California, Los Angeles
PhD Training
RAND Graduate School
Residency
Stanford University
Cardiology Fellowship
Stanford University
Research Interests
Cardiovascular outcomes research, health policy/economics, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease
Extended Faculty
Below is a list of our extended faculty who are vital to the successful running of our program.
Faculty Name | Department |
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Kimberly Lau, NP | Pacemaker Clinic Supervisor Cardiac Nurse Practitioner |
Colleen Creamer, RN | Congestive Heart Failure, Prevention Rehab Out-patient CHF Manager |
Lyubov Levine, PharmD | Congestive Heart Failure, Prevention Rehab Out-patient CHF Manager |
Norma Chow, MS | Cardiovascular Genetics Department of Medical Genetics |
Paul Lapunzina, MD | Chief of Cardiac Surgery |
Bian Wu, MD | Vascular Surgery |
Susan S Tang, MD | Nuclear Cardiology Nuclear Medicine |
Hong T Hua, MD | Vascular Medicine Supervisor Chief of Vascular Surgery |
Faculty Outside KP San Francisco
Faculty Name | Department |
---|---|
Robert Hayward, MD | Electrophysiology at Santa Clara |
Shirley Park, MD | Electrophysiology at Santa Clara |
Taresh Taneja, MD | Electrophysiology at Santa Clara |
Ahmad Shah, MD | CCL Mentor, Oakland KPMC |
Garwood Gee, MD | CCL Mentor, Oakland KPMC |
Stefanie Kaiser, MD | CCL Mentor, Oakland KPMC |
William Waibel, MD | CCL Mentor, Walnut Creek KPMC |
Kourosh Mastali, MD | CCL Mentor, Vallejo KPMC |
Navid Shafaee, MD | Cardiac MR, Santa Rosa |
Sirtaz Adatya, MD | Heart Failure and Transplant at Santa Clara |
Hemal Parekh, MD | Heart Failure and Transplant at Santa Clara |
Brandon Varr, MD | Heart Failure and Transplant at Santa Clara |
Dana Weisshaar, MD | Heart Failure and Transplant at Santa Clara |
Xiushui M Ren, MD | Echocardio, TAVR, Research, Redwood City |
Dorinna D Mendoza, MD | Advanced Imaging and Cardiac MR, Oakland |
Samir R Thadani, MD | Echocardiography, South San Francisco |