ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
∙ Divisional Chief of Cardiology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 1/2012 – Now
∙ Divisional Chief of Cardiology at Northwest Hospital 12/2019 – Now
∙ Cardiovascular Institute governing council 2/2018 – Now
∙ Vice Chairman – Medical Executive Committee 10/2025 – Now
∙ Director of Cardiovascular Teaching, Sinai Residency Program 1/2011 – Now
∙ Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, George Washington University 06/2023 – Now
∙ Vice President, Baltimore Heart Associates 2017 – Now
∙ Invasive Cardiologist, Baltimore Heart Associates 12/2008 – Now
∙ Instructor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine 1/2011 – 2016
∙ Maryland State Advisory Counsel for Heart disease and Stroke prevention 7/2012 – 7/2016
MEDICAL EDUCATION
∙ 1995-1998 American University of Beirut, School of Arts and Sciences
Beirut, Lebanon
B.S. in Biology
∙ 1998-2002 American University of Beirut, School of Medicine
Beirut, Lebanon
Doctor of Medicine
RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP
∙ 2002-2003 Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Internal Medicine Internship
∙ 2003-2005 Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Internal Medicine Residency
∙ 2005-2008 Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Cardiology Fellowship
LICENSURE, CLINICAL TRAINING & BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
∙ USMLE step 1 4/2001
Score: 263, 99th Percentile
∙ USMLE step 2 12/2001
Score: 250, 95h Percentile
∙ USMLE step 3 2003 Passed
∙ ECFMG Status: 5/2001 Certified
∙ Amer. Board Internal Med. Cardiology 10/2008 Certified
∙ National Board of Echo. 7/2008 Certified, 99th Percentile
∙ Board of Nuclear Cardiology 12/2008 Certified
∙ Maryland Medical license 05/2008 Licensed
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
∙ Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
∙ Northwest Hospital Center
Randallstown, MD
∙ Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
∙ 2002-2008 American College of Physicians (ACP)
∙ 2002-2008 American Medical Association (AMA)
∙ 2005-2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC)
∙ 2005-2008 American Heart Association (AHA)
∙ 2016-2022 American University of Beirut Alumni – Baltimore Chapter
AWARDS & HONORS
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2025
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2024
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2023
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2022
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2021
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2020
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2019
∙ Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Non-invasive Cardiology 2017
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2021-2022
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2020-2021
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2019-2020
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2018-2019
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2017-2018
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2016-2017
∙ Sinai Hospital Excellence in Teaching Award: 2015-2016
∙ Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Excellence in Teaching Award: 2014-2015
∙ Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Excellence in Teaching Award: 2013-2014
∙ Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Excellence in Teaching Award: 2012-2013
∙ Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Excellence in Teaching Award: 2011-2012
∙ Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Excellence in Teaching Award: 2010-2011
∙ Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society: elected on 06/2002
∙ BCM Best Cardiology Research Award during fellowship – 2007
∙ BCM Clinical Research Symposium Award – 2007
∙ ACP Clinical Research Symposium Certificate of Merit Award – 2004
∙ Letter of Excellent Performance, BCM – St. Luke’s Hospital 2003
∙ Dean’s Honor List 1996, 2001, 2002