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
  • POSTGRADUATE: 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