Imad Khaled, MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
10293 North 92nd Street Scottsdale Arizona, 85258About
Dr. Imad Khaled is a cardiologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Khaled specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Khaled also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Peru
American University of the Caribbean
Wayne State University
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1992
American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Imad Khaled, MD, FACC's Expert Contributions
I have symptomatic PVCs. When do they become dangerous?
PVC could mean different things in different patients population. In a young otherwise healthy person , they could be very benign and should essentially not be treated if the patient is truly asymptomatic with absence of any underlying structural Heart disease. An Echocardiography study with an event monitor and lab work should be done to rule out thyroid abnormalities or any electrolytes abnormalities. On the other hand , there are certain uncommon conditions that can occur in young patients especially female , where there is a very significant number of these PVC s that can be very symptomatic with an increased frequency. RVOT tachycardia is one of those conditions that can be treated by a curative Radiofrequency Ablation of these PVC that can be arising from the Right Ventricular outflow tract of the Right Ventricle. READ MORE
What are the possible triggers of left side chest pain?
This should be checked with an EKG, and a stress test given your family history of premature CAD. All cardiac risk factors including LDL levels, glycemic index, blood pressure, central obesity and BMI should be strictly modified. You could also consider obtaining a Calcium score CT to check the atherosclerosis burden in your coronary arterial tree. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Participates in Public Lectures -
Awards
- Top Doctor's in Phoenix, 2012
Fellowships
- Seton Hall University - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Imad Khaled, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Khaled is affiliated with HonorHealth Heart Group - Shea in Scottsdale, Arizona. He combines the latest state-of-the-art advances in cardiovascular disease with an individualized approach, paying close attention to each detail for his patients. He is committed to following the highest standards of medical ethics.
Focusing on respect, honor, care and humility, the doctor treats his patients like family members. He respects their wishes and decisions and is passionate about helping them achieve the best quality of life possible.
The board-certified cardiologists at HonorHealth Heart Group - Shea specialize in cardiac and peripheral vascular disease treatment and care. Patients benefit from a wide range of services and the latest technologies in the medical management of cardiac disease, diagnostic cardiac examination, cardiovascular intervention and surgical procedures. The cardiologists have the tools to support and educate patients at every stage of their heart health journey.
Graduating with his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Dr. Khaled went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Saint Michael’s Medical Center, and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Seton Hall University - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by 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).
In his free time, Dr. Khaled enjoys fishing, organic gardening, and tennis.
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