Amjad AlMahameed, MD, MPH, RPVI, FACC

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Get to know Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Amjad AlMahameed, who serves patients in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A top professional in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr. AlMahameed is in practice at Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardiology). His areas of clinical focus include coronary balloon angioplasty, coronary stent placement, endovascular medicine, and heart disease.

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardiology) is committed to providing patients with compassionate, personal care. They focus on preventing illness so patients can stay active and remain independent. With board-certified cardiologists available to patients across several disciplines, they offer the right treatment options if they do need medical care. Cutting-edge technology gives them a deep understanding of strengths and potential complications in the heart and vascular system. Their investments in advanced technology allow them to offer a range of services close to home.

Originally from Syria, Dr. AlMahameed graduated with his medical degree from Damascus University in 1993. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic in 2001. Later, he completed two consecutive fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), the doctor attained board certification in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

On a more personal note, Dr. AlMahameed is fluent in both English and Arabic.

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