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The Physicians

Meet Our Cardiologists

Over 100 years of combined experience in heart and vascular healthcare. Board-certified specialists dedicated to your care.

Cardiologists
Dr. Samer Y. Kazziha

Samer Y. Kazziha

M.D., F.A.C.C. — Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Kazziha is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Director of McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute. He trained at the University of Damascus, Medical College of Virginia, William Beaumont Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Endovascular Medicine.

He is skilled in structural heart procedures (TAVR, Left Atrial Appendage closure, PFO closure), coronary angioplasty and stenting, and vascular interventions including carotid, renal, peripheral, and venous ablation.

Residency: Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia
Fellowship: Cardiology & Interventional at MCV & Beaumont Royal Oak; Vascular at Cleveland Clinic
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Dr. Sindhu Koshy

Sindhu Koshy

M.D., F.A.C.C. — Women's Heart Health

Dr. Koshy is a Board Certified Cardiologist and Medical Director of the Noninvasive and Cardiopulmonary Labs. She received her M.D. from Saba University and completed her fellowship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a board-certified specialist in Echocardiogram and Nuclear Medicine.

Her philosophy involves partnering with patients to find the right treatment strategies. She specializes in women and heart disease, coronary artery disease prevention, and all types and degrees of heart disease.

Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Missouri
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Missouri
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Dr. William J. Nazzaro

William J. Nazzaro

D.O., F.A.C.C. — Cardiology

Dr. Nazzaro is a Board Certified Cardiologist who received his D.O. from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship at Garden City Hospital through Michigan State University. He is also certified in Nuclear Cardiology and is adjunct faculty at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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His special interests include coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure. He was recognized by the American College of Osteopathic Internists with the "Humanism and Excellence in Teaching" award in 2011.

Residency & Fellowship: Internal Medicine & Cardiology, Garden City Hospital, Michigan
Dr. Madar Abed

Madar Abed

M.D., F.A.C.C. — Electrophysiology

Dr. Abed is a board-certified cardiologist since 2003 who became an electrophysiologist in 2013 after training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. He is the Director of the EP lab at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. He was the first physician in Genesee County to implant the SICD device.

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His expertise includes AICD implants, cardiac ablations, and laser lead extractions. He is bilingual in English, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Residency: St. John Hospital, Detroit
Fellowship: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Arkansas
Dr. Jelena Zahirovic-Arnautovic

Jelena Zahirovic-Arnautovic

D.O., F.A.C.C. — Interventional Cardiology

Dr. Arnautovic is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her training at Henry Ford Health System. She serves as Program Director for the Henry Ford Warren Cardiovascular Fellowship and Director of the Women's Heart Center at Henry Ford Rochester.

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Board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation (RPVI).

Residency: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Fellowship: Ascension Macomb-Oakland; Interventional at Henry Ford
Advanced Practice Providers
Jackie Jones

Jackie Jones

MSN, ANP-BC, CEN-CMC

Jackie has been drawn to cardiology since the start of her nursing career. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner board certification, Certified Emergency Nurse certification, and Cardiac Medicine certification. She works closely with Dr. Kazziha to enhance cardiovascular care in extended care facilities, reducing hospital readmissions and improving care transitions.

Raechel Leone

Raechel Leone

PA-C

Raechel is a certified Physician Assistant who treats patients in both hospital and office settings. She completed her PA studies at the University of Detroit Mercy and found her passion for cardiology through multiple roles within CVC. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and patient education, and is board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Brittany Sharp

Brittany Sharp

FNP-C

Brittany is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She began her career in the emergency department at Detroit Receiving Hospital, then Beaumont Neurosurgical ICU, and later non-invasive cardiology at Troy Beaumont. She earned her Master's from Oakland University and is passionate about cardiac prevention, cholesterol management, and building strong patient relationships.

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