Interventional Cardiologists in Washington

Care Philosophy: I believe in forming a partnership with the patient. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can be enormously beneficial for cardiovascular health. If medications or procedures are needed, we can decide together on the best plan to use those to achieve optimal cardiovascular health and a better quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Theodore K. Lau, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with special interests in lipids management; complex coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease interventions; pacemaker implantation; and repair of structural heart defects. Dr. Lau is committed to providing state-of-the-art preventive, diagnostic and treatment options. He believes that actively involving each patient in the disease management process is the best way to improve patients' cardiovascular health and quality of life. Dr. Lau is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, and Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese).

Biography: Wayne Hwang, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in consultative cardiology, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral arterial interventions, interventional cardiology, congestive heart failure, hypertension and functional cardiac stress testing. _x000D_ Dr. Hwang believes it is important to understand the disease process and to put that into the context of what the patient is going through by understanding each patient's story. He practices individualized, evidence-based medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Hwang serves as deputy section chief for Cardiology, and director for both the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiac Wellness Clinic. He also serves as a Graduate Medical Education teaching director, Cardiology division. He was named a Top Doctor by both Seattle (2013, 2014) and Seattle Metropolitan (2014) magazines.

Care Philosophy: Freij Gobal, MD, has clinical expertise in general cardiology, preventive cardiology, coronary intervention, peripheral vascular intervention and pacemaker implantation. Dr. Gobal understands how stressful and overwhelming a medical illness such as heart disease can be. For this reason, he is committed to patient-centered care and effective listening to understand what his patients are going through. Anything that concerns them concerns him as well. Dr. Gobal is determined to discuss his evaluation, and to share varied diagnostic tools as well as treatment options with his patients, so together they decide the best path going forward. With this in mind, Dr. Gobal believes heart disease is best managed through initial preventive care and individual cardiac risk assessment.

Biography: Chatchawan Piyaskulkaew, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in general and interventional cardiology for adults. Dr. Piyaskulkaew holds expertise in all aspects of cardiology, with a unique skill set in endovascular treatment of peripheral artery disease including critical limb ischemia. He holds additional certification in adult echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. _x000D_ Dr. Piyaskulkaew strives to provide extraordinary cardiovascular care that is personalized to each patient. He focuses on helping patients understand their conditions and available options and, together, tailoring treatment plans. This involves a commitment to stay abreast of new developments in cardiac care and to spend the necessary time with each patient.

Biography: Dr. Devendra Vora, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. Devendra Vora, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Keval Shah, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with additional fellowship training in interventional cardiology. He sees adults age 18 and older. Dr. Shah believes in patient-centered care and views his role as that of an advocate, helping patients to achieve their health care goals. He strives to ensure patients understand their medical conditions and the treatment and preventive measures available to them, so they may make well-informed decisions. Dr. Shah is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.

Care Philosophy: R. Antonio Secaira, MD, is a cardiologist with special interests in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, as well as congenital and acquired structural disease of the heart and major arteries. Dr. Secaira is committed to providing the most current and comprehensive care possible. He emphasizes open communication, believing that a well-informed patient is his best ally in improving each patient's health and quality of life.

Biography: Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in structural heart disease. In addition to his considerable medical training, he brings research, teaching experience and an extensive patient care history to the treatment of complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Zhang stays up-to-date on treatment options, guidelines and available research therapies, and he takes a team-approach to care. Patient-centric, he treats his patients as he would a friend or family member, with dedication and commitment to personalized care. _x000D_ Dr. Zhang is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys hiking and biking.

Biography: Richard Olstein, MD, is board-certified cardiologist with additional fellowship training in interventional cardiology. Dr. Olstein believes in a patient-centered model of care. This is one where the physician-patient relationship is collaborative, and the uniqueness of each patient and their values are acknowledged when a decision or treatment plan is made. It is a relationship that is open, honest and of mutual respect. For Dr. Olstein, the health and wellbeing of his patients is the ``North Star`` that guides all that he does in medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Olstein is a member of the American College of Cardiology. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, golfing, cycling, traveling and spending time with family.

Care Philosophy: Mahender K Gaba MD FACC FSCAI is a board certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease His special interests include diagnostic cardiac catheterization transesophageal echocardiography pacemaker implantation angioplasty and stent placement for complex coronary and peripheral artery disease Dr Gaba is committed to providing quality care diagnostic and treatment options He believes that actively involving each patient in the disease management process is the best way to improve patients cardiovascular health and quality of life Dr Gaba is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Fellow of the Society of Angiography and Interventions

Biography: Ronald Reiter, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. His special interests include treatment of aortic valve disease, transcutaneous aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and other structural heart procedures. Dr. Reiter offers state-of-the-art cardiac care with understanding and compassion, providing the best medical judgment, best science and best technology available to him.

Care Philosophy: I strive to collaborate with patients and their families to deliver compassionate, evidence based care.

Biography: Dr. Jaime Pugeda, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 58 years old. Dr. Jaime Pugeda, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I believe that we have great capabilities to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, so that individuals can live a full and active life. I work with each individual to develop a personalized plan of good diet, exercise, and appropriate medication to maximize health. In selected cases, advanced testing and therapies may be considered to treat signficant problems. Non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures are employed whenever possible, to allow a prompt return to a normal, active lifestyle.

Biography: William Lombardi, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist, director of Complex Coronary Artery Disease Therapies in the Regional Heart Center Cardiology Clinic and a UW associate professor of Cardiology.Dr. Lombardi is an expert in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.His clinical interests include interventional cardiology and cardiac catheterization. He has focused much of his research efforts on developing and refining coronary chronic total occlusions and complex coronary artery procedures with great efficacy and reproducibility.

Biography: Satyavardhan Pulukurthy, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist with board certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Pulukurthy strives to treat all of his patients with skill and compassion, listening to their concerns and providing a customized care plan. He likes to put his patients at ease by being friendly and approachable, and ensuring them that his knowledge and expertise will help achieve excellent outcomes._x000D_ Given his broad knowledge and multi-specialty background, he prefers to treat his patients using a comprehensive approach considering the interrelationship of both the cardiac and vascular systems. Dr. Pulukurthy believes that aggressive treatment of risk factors achieves immense reduction in cardiovascular disease, incorporating the principle of prevention is better than a cure.

Biography: Dr. John O'Mara, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. John O'Mara, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Biography: Melike Arslan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Arslan enjoys taking care of her patients and making a difference in their lives. She sees herself as the advocate for the patient, always looking for the best care strategy for each individual patient, and as a strong supporter of the personalized practice of medicine. Dr. Arslan emphasizes evidence-based medicine in her practice and uses of up-to-date technologies. She believes making sure that patients have confidence in their care and trust in their physician is a crucial part of her practice.