Our Physicians

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Ajay Soodan, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Medical Education Government Medical College Jammu, Jammu Tawi, India Medical School, December 1986–November 1992 Additional listed dates: November 1991–October 1992 Residency & Fellowship Internal Medicine Residency Program Maimonides…

Ajay Soodan, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Medical Education

  • Government Medical College Jammu, Jammu Tawi, India
    • Medical School, December 1986–November 1992
    • Additional listed dates: November 1991–October 1992

Residency & Fellowship

  • Internal Medicine Residency Program
    Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
    July 1995–June 1998
  • Research Fellow in Cardiology
    Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
    July 1998–June 1999
  • Cardiovascular Fellow
    Adult Cardiovascular Program, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
    July 1999–June 2002
  • Electrophysiology Fellow
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
    July 2002–June 2003

Licensure & Board Certifications

  • American Board of Cardiovascular Disease, November 2002
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, November 1998
  • Licensed in New York and Maryland

Hospital Appointments

  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
  • Northwest Hospital Center
  • Carroll County Hospital
  • Union Memorial Hospital

Professional Memberships

  • Associate, American College of Cardiology
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Darpan Bansal, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Darpan Bansal, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology, with additional certifications in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. For more than a decade,…

Darpan Bansal, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Darpan Bansal, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology, with additional certifications in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. For more than a decade, Dr. Bansal has provided evidence-based, personalized care that empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health.

A graduate of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, Dr. Bansal completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Since joining Baltimore Heart Associates in 2010, he has served as vice president, overseeing clinical operations, strategic growth and patient care services.

Dr. Bansal’s leadership extends beyond his practice. He is recognized nationally and serves on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Governance Board and the Interventional Cardiology Approval Committee, contributing to setting care standards for board-certified physicians in the entire country. He also chairs the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC)Carrier Advisory Committee, advocating for policies that promote access to high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care. Through these roles, Dr. Bansal is actively involved in improving healthcare delivery, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing patient and provider well-being.

Recognized as a “Top Doc of Baltimore” by Baltimore Magazine for multiple years, Dr. Bansal is widely respected for his clinical excellence and compassionate approach. He also teaches medical students and residents at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, sharing his expertise to shape the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Bansal’s dedication to advocacy, innovation and collaboration reflects his commitment to advancing the field of cardiology and improving outcomes for his patients and the broader community.

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Jonathan D. Dubin, MD F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E.

Dr. Dubin is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and echocardiography.  He is a graduate of the Harvard Medical School and did his medical and cardiology training…

Jonathan D. Dubin, MD F.A.C.C., F.A.S.E.

Dr. Dubin is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and echocardiography.  He is a graduate of the Harvard Medical School and did his medical and cardiology training at the New York Hospital-Columbia Presbyterian medical center.  He has been a practicing cardiologist in Baltimore for over 36 years and he has been affiliated with Sinai Hospital and Northwest Hospital.  He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at George Washington Medical School in Washington DC.    He is a member of the Eloquent Speakers Toastmasters Club and he speaks frequently on a variety of topics including general health/wellness, hypertension, heart disease and memory techniques.  He also does motivational, humorous, and inspiration speeches.  He did a TED talk at Dartmouth Business School.   He has testified extensively as an expert medical witness in courtrooms across the country.  He has done teaching rounds and lectures to medical students who have rotated though the Lifebridge Hospitals from Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, George Washington Medical School and the Caribbean medical schools.   More information about Dr. Dubin can be found on his website www.baltimoreheart.com and his previous speeches can be seen on his youtube channel  “Jonathan Dubin MD”.

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Mohammed Abuzahra, M.D., F.A.C.C.

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…

Mohammed Abuzahra, M.D., F.A.C.C.

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 

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Zalman M. Kahn M.D. F.A.C.C.

Medical Education Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, July 1991–July 1995 Residency & Fellowship Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, July 1998–July 2001 Fellow in Cardiology New…

Zalman M. Kahn M.D. F.A.C.C.

Medical Education

  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, July 1991–July 1995

Residency & Fellowship

  • Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, July 1998–July 2001
    • Fellow in Cardiology
  • New York University Medical Center, New York, NY, July 1995–July 1998
    • Resident in Internal Medicine

Licensure & Board Certifications

  • American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, 2001–2011
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998–2008
  • Nuclear Cardiology License, 2001
  • Maryland State License #D0058736
  • New York State License #205364
  • New Jersey State License #072339

Hospital Appointments

  • Carroll Hospital Center
  • Northwest Hospital Center
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology, 1998

Awards & Honors

  • Valedictorian, Touro College, 1991
  • National Honor Society, Touro College, 1991
  • Hadassah Overseas Award, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1995
  • Physician of the Month, Carroll County Hospital, April 2006

Skills

  • Transesophageal echocardiography
  • Nuclear interpretation and reading
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Temporary pacemaker insertion
  • Central venous lines