Cardiologists
The Heart Institute makes it easy to find the right heart doctor. Whether you’re looking for a cardiologist with a specific expertise, one that speaks your native language, or a doctor with the most convenient office hours, The Heart Institute has a cardiologist that meets your needs.
Marc B. Bogin, MD
Ruben Kandov, MD
Marcin Kowalski, MD
James V. Malpeso, MD
Jennifer Malpeso, MD
Gregory Maniatis, MD
Roman Royzman, MD
Thomas Vazzana, MD
Director of Cardiology
James Lafferty, MD
Administrative Director Cardiology
Marion Foley, RN
Nurse Manager Cardiac Catheterization Lab/Electrophysiology Lab
Vincent Quinn, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Donna DellaFemina, RN
Electrophysiologists
Electrophysiologists are cardiologists who received further education in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms. Electrophysiologists at The Heart Institute are trained in the latest techniques and equipped with the most advanced technology possible. Patients who experience symptoms of abnormal heart rhythms can be sure that the very best care is available right here at The Heart Institute.
Philippe Akhrass, MD
Soad Bekheit, MD
Marcin Kowalski, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgical Team
The success of our cardiothoracic surgery program would not be possible if not for tireless efforts of our entire cardiothoracic surgery department. Their collective experience, knowledge and unwavering dedication ensures each and every patient receives the finest, personalized care possible.
Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Mohammed N. Imam, MD
Frank M. Rosell, MD
Iosif Gulkarov, MD
Administrative Director Cardiothoracic Surgery
Robert F. Carlucci, MPAS, PA-C, FAPACVS, DFAAPA
Chief Physician Assistant
George Varghese, PA
Chief of Perfusion Services
Martin J. MacKechnie, CCP
Patient Care Unit Manager (CTU and CCU)
Maria Casella, R.N.
Assistant Patient Care Unit Managers (CTU and CCU)
Stacie Banca, RN
Patient Care Unit Manager (Telemetry)
Elizabeth Bruno, RN
Assistant Patient Care Unit Managers (Telemetry)
Jean Piccolo, RN
Aileen Connelly, RN
Anne Croce, RN
Renee Dela Cruz, RN
Cardiac Anesthesia
Aimen El Manafi, MD
Ayanna Scoggin, MD
Michael Youssef, MD
Tatyana Rozental, MD
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Karen Lopez, RN
Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioners
Violet Xhuglini, NP
Blerta Saipi, NP