our cardiologists

Our Cardiologists

Alphonse M. Ambrosia, DO

Interventional Cardiologist

David M. Bell, DO

Non-interventional Cardiologist

Amy E. Daliman, DO

Interventional Cardiologist

Santosh Desai, DO

Interventional Cardiologist

Alan M. Grossman, MD

Non-Interventional Cardiologist

Ambrose F. Panico, DO

Electrophysiologist

Muhanad Al-Zubaidi, MD

Non-Interventional Cardiologist

Andrew Williams, MD

Non-Interventional Cardiologist

Varun Tandon, MD

Interventional Cardiologist

Faraj Kargoli, MD, MPH

Interventional Cardiologist

our cardiologistS

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Alphonse M. Ambrosia, D.O.

Interventional Cardiologist


“My hope, as a patient with CardioVascular Associates of Mesa, is that we will be able to bring you the most advanced coronary and cardiac interventional techniques, the most advanced technology in the hospital and office, in a setting that will be relaxed, and that will allow you to have all your concerns addressed.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, stroke & carotid artery disease, coronary angiography & angioplasty, carotid angioplasty & stenting, TEE, PFO closure, renal artery angioplasty & stenting, TAVI procedure, Watchman procedure
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: AOMA Humanitarian Award 2018, Phoenix Magazine 2014 Top Doctor, Top Doctor, Ranking Arizona – The Best of Arizona Business 2012
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE: Bachelor of Science (1986), Candidate, Master of Science, Engineering (1987), Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA (1991)
  • INTERNSHIP: Mesa General Hospital, Mesa, AZ (1992)
  • RESIDENCY: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Phoenix, AZ (1995)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Cardiology, Phoenix, AZ (1998)
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
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    David M. Bell, D.O.

    Non-Interventional Cardiologist


    “While I have had other career paths, I have found medicine to be the most rewarding. I enjoy taking the time with my patients, and getting to know them beyond their healthcare issues. I am looking forward to meeting you and putting you on a path to wellness.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, echocardiography, stress testing, cholesterol screening and management
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: Phoenix Magazine 2010 Top Doctor, through a peer-review survey of 5,000 Valley physicians asked to select doctors who are, in their opinion, best in their field, Secretary/Treasurer, Med Exec Committee, Banner Ironwood & Goldfield
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE: Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA (1985), University of Pennsylvania, pre-medical program(1994)
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center), Des Moines, IA (1999)
  • INTERNSHIP: Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI (2000)
  • RESIDENCY: Garden City Hospital, Internal Medicine, Garden City, MI (2003)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Adult Education (2002), Garden City Hospital, Cardiology, Garden City, MI (2006)
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION:Cardiology
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    Amy E. Daliman, D.O.

    Interventional Cardiologist


    “It is an honor and a privilege to be practicing medicine and I approach each patient with that in mind. It is my goal to explain each diagnosis to my patients in a way that is easy to understand so that we can come up with an appropriate treatment plan together. I look forward to participating in your care and creating an individualized treatment plan tailored to you.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Intervention via Transradial approach, coronary and peripheral interventions including atherectomy and totally occluded arteries, ultrasound-guided peripheral interventions including limb salvage, venous stenting and radiofrequency venous ablation, advanced expertise in TTE, TEE including 3D and strain imaging
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (2007)
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL:Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ (2011)
  • RESIDENCY: St. John Providence Health System, Internal Medicine, Warren, MI (2014)
  • FELLOWSHIP: St. John Providence Health System, General Cardiology (2017), Chief Cardiology Fellow (2017), Interventional Cardiology (2018), Warren, MI
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION:General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Board Eligible, Nuclear Cardiology, Level III Echocardiography, Internal Medicine
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    Santosh Desai, DO

    Interventional Cardiologist


    “The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered.” I choose to practice medicine with this key principle in mind. Thank you for welcoming me into your community and I look forward to the opportunity to participate in your care.

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Coronary Artery Disease, Complex Coronary Interventions including Atherectomy, Trans-Radial Interventions, Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography, Treatment of Heart Failure
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: Fellow In Training of the Year, American College of Cardiology, AZ Chapter 2017, Fellow Appreciation Award, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Internal Medicine Residency Program
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE: Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California
  • INTERNSHIP: Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals, Internal Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
  • RESIDENCY: University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Internal Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
  • FELLOWSHIP: Mayo Clinic, Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease, Phoenix, Arizona
  • ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP: University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Interventional Cardiology, Phoenix, Arizona
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases
  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians; Arizona Chapter
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    Alan M. Grossman, MD

    Non-Invasive Cardiologist Cardiologist


    “I look forward to getting to know you. I believe that each patient’s situation is unique. I always try to spend as much time as needed with my patients so that they feel empowered to improve their health. I have been practicing as a non-invasive cardiologist since 2000.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Clinical and consultative cardiology including management of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias; preventative cardiology including hypertension and advanced lipid management; nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and genomic testing for coronary artery disease.
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE:Bachelor of Arts (1990), Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, NJ (1994) – Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (1994)
  • INTERNSHIP: Tufts – New England Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Boston, MA (1997)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Medical College of Pennsylvania – Hahnemann University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA (2000), Cardiovascular Disease with COCATS Level III certification in Echocardiography
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC), Member of the American Society of Echocardiography
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    Ambrose F. Panico, DO

    Cardiac Electrophysiologist Cardiologist


    “It is an honor and privilege to practice medicine and the physician-patient relationship is what makes my job so special. I believe that each patient is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan, which we have worked together to create. I strive to spend time at each visit to ensure we have addressed pertinent concerns, so my patients feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to improve their cardiovascular and overall health. I look forward to building a collaborative relationship with each of my patients, as we are in this together!”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Electrophysiology, Cardiology
  • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE: Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL (2006)
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL (2011)
  • RESIDENCY: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Internal Medicine (2014), Chief Residency (2015)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Cardiology (2018), Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Electrophysiology (2020)
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine
  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association
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    Muhanad Al-Zubaidi, MD

    Non-Interventional Cardiologist


    Muhanad Al-Zubaidi, M.D. returns to the Phoenix area where he started practice in 2013. Most recently, Dr. Al-Zubaidi worked as a cardiologist for Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio which is considered a top-quality program where he served as Director of Echocardiogram Program. Dr. Al-Zubaidi's vast knowledge and dedication to patient health will be a great asset to CVAM and the entire population of the Mesa/Gilbert area.

  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq (2006)
  • INTERNSHIP: Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan (2006)
  • RESIDENCY: Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona (2013)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio (2018)
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Cardiovascular Diseas, Internal Medicine
  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE), Member of the American Heart Association, Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), At large member of FEIST Committee of the Society of Cardiovascular, Computed Tomography 2019, Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), Member of Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)
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    Andrew Williams, MD

    Non-Interventional Cardiologist


    Andrew Williams, MD returns to East Valley area where he started practicing in 2017. Most recently, Dr. Williams worked as a General Cardiologist for a Banner Health Clinic in Tucson, Arizona, where he was awarded a Banner Health Hero. Dr. Williams is ready to ensure all his patients are kept happy and comfortable while providing the best care possible to all CVAM patients and the entire population of the Mesa/Gilbert area.

  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, AZ MD (2008 - 2012)
  • INTERNSHIP: University Medical Center Phoenix, AZ Internal Medicine and Pediatrics (2013)
  • RESIDENCY: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, AZ Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Fellowship (2017 - 2020), University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK Cardiovascular Disease
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Cardiovascular Diseas, Internal Medicine
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    Varun Tandon, MD

    Interventional Cardiologist


    “I believe that optimal patient care extends beyond the individual to include their family members. Therefore, I strive to create a collaborative environment where patients and their loved ones are empowered with knowledge, open communication, and shared decision-making. My goal is to deliver not only excellent medical outcomes but also compassionate, personalized care for each family I work with.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Coronary Artery Disease, Complex Coronary Interventions including Atherectomy, Trans-Radial Interventions, Valvular Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography, Peripheral Arterial Interventions, Left Atrial Appendage Closure, Heart Failure Treatment
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: Chief Interventional Fellow of University of Arizona, Chief Medicine Resident of University of Arizona, Graduated Doctor of Medicine: Magna Cum Laude, Over the last 8 years of his prolific medical career, he has had 108 publications.
  • UNDERGRADUATE: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON: Life Science
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: St. Georges University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada (2016)
  • INTERNSHIP: University of Connecticut Farmington, CT, Internal Medicine
  • RESIDENCY: University of Connecticut Farmington, CT, Internal Medicine (2020)
  • FELLOWSHIP: University of Arizona Phoenix, Arizona, Cardiology
  • ADVANCE FELLOWSHIP: University of Arizona Phoenix, Arizona, Interventional Cardiology
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION:
    - American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiology
    - American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
    - American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
    - National Board of Echocardiography
  • PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians; Arizona Chaptery
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    Faraj Kargoli, MD, MPH

    Interventional Cardiologist


    “I believe every heart tells a unique story - one that deserves to be heard, valued, and respected. I strive to bring the best of modern medicine and cutting-edge procedures to my patients, while always keeping their individual needs at the heart of care. By combining advanced technology and a compassionate approach, I am committed to helping my patients live healthier and fuller lives with every heartbeat.”

  • SPECIALIZING IN: Minimally-Invasive Procedures, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases, Transradial Approach, Atherectomy, Left atrial Appendage Closure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Edge to Edge Repair, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement, Tricuspid Valve Repair or Replacement, Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defects Closure. Echocardiography, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography, Peripheral Arterial Interventions, and Heart Failure Treatment.
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: Leo M. Davidoff Society Award - Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Best Research Poster at Montefiore Medical Center; Young Investigator of the Month; Invited Member to World Congress for the International Society of Hypertension; and over 110 peer-reviewed published journal articles & poster presentations in prestigious cardiology journals.
  • MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Jordan, Amman, JO
  • POST GRADUATE: Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, MPH in Epidemiology (2012)
  • RESIDENCY: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Bronx, NY (2018)
  • FELLOWSHIP: Cardiology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (2022); Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (2019)
  • ADVANCE FELLOWSHIP: Interventional Cardiology, Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (2023); Structural Heart Diseases and Complex Interventions, University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (2024)
  • BOARD CERTIFICATION: Internal Medicine; Cardiovascular Diseases; Interventional Cardiology (eligible); Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology
  • PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: American Society of Echocardiography; American Heart Association; International Society of Hypertension; American College of Cardiology; American College of Physicians