Meticulous professional, highly skilled in performing and interpreting cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions. Resourceful fellow known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and teamwork, enabling successful collaboration and innovative solutions to complex problems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Cardiology Fellow
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, United States of America
07.2024 - Current
Completed cardiac catheterizations to diagnose issues with the function of heart muscles, valves, and arteries.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive care plans.
Participated in and performed PCI in stable and unstable patients with the placement of stents, balloon angioplasty, atherectomy, and other minimally invasive procedures to treat coronary artery disease.
I participated in and performed RHC and CardioMems placement.
I participated in and performed a renal angiogram, renal artery stenting, and renal denervation.
Utilized advanced imaging modalities, such as intravascular ultrasound or optical coherence tomography.
Developed protocols for emergency situations involving cardiovascular cases.
Examined test results of cardiac examinations, blood tests, and technology-assisted imaging to reach diagnoses.
Maintained accurate records regarding patient care activities, including case logs, and procedure reports.
Interpreted complex cardiac imaging studies, such as echocardiograms, CT scans, and nuclear medicine studies.
Participated in research projects related to interventional cardiology techniques and outcomes.
I attended conferences and seminars to stay current on advances in interventional cardiology practice guidelines.
Administered emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems.
Managed post-operative care of patients undergoing catheterization, or other interventional cardiology procedures.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to interventional cardiology services.
Cardiology Fellow
Saint Michael Medical Center
Newark, United States of America
07.2021 - 06.2024
I enjoyed the cath lab rotations, where we discuss the plan to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.
I had the opportunity to perform several right and left heart catheterization..
I assisted in various PCI and STEMI procedures as the first assistant, some of which involved complex procedures, including laser, orbital, and rotational atherectomy, balloon pump, and Impella placement.
I also got opportunities to assist in TAVR procedures, observe mitral clip placement, and perform pericardiocentesis.
During the consult and EP rotation, I evaluated and managed the patients with the required assistance from my attending.
I performed the interrogation of devices and the placement of the TVP bedside and under fluoroscopy.
I got the opportunity to observe PPM placement.
Responsibility during the non-invasive rotation includes performing and reading TTE, TEE, and stress tests.
Actively participated in conferences and lectures.
Chief Resident
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Newark, United States of America
07.2018 - 06.2021
Worked as a part of the treatment team handling acute and chronic medical conditions of the patients in and out patient setting
Actively participating in the teaching rounds, grand rounds and the inter disciplinary rounds
Rotating through various sub-specialties
Performing various procedures like placement of peripheral access, central access, Laryngeal Mask Airway, intubation, Lumbar Puncture
Attending and organizing various conferences
Participating as a presenter in some of the conferences
Actively working as a chief resident during third year of the training
Extern
Suburban Medical Center
Schaumburg, United States of America
08.2017 - 05.2018
I had a lot of hands-on clinical exposure on patients with various clinical conditions
I used to take complete medical history, perform physical examinations, EKG, spirometry, immunization, sending referrals, following doctor's orders, etc
I had attended rounds with Dr
Ritesh in Alexian Brother's, Northwest community hospital and followed those cases in the outpatient clinic later on
Extern
S and K Medical Center
Oak Brooke, United States of America
06.2017 - 08.2017
I used to take complete patient history, physical examination, case presentation etc
I had very good exposure of patients with various co-morbidities in Wheaton Care Nursing Home and GlenOaks Hospital
Extern
Waukegan Immediate Care
Waukegan, United States of America
03.2017 - 04.2017
Taking patient history, following doctor's order, observing different procedures, etc
Jr. Resident in OBGYN
L. G. Hospital
Ahmedabad, India
01.2014 - 06.2014
My duty was direct patient care and their follow up
Keep record of all recommended USG, blood work, vaccination
I did many vaginal delivery, episiotomy, assisted C-sections, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
Performed D&C, Tubal ligation under supervision
Physician
Satyam Hospital
Kapadvanj, India
01.2013 - 07.2013
I worked as a physician in the outpatient clinic
The clinic has facility for one day admission for giving iv fluids, and EKG, vaccinations etc
I was responsible for taking care of my patients
I worked there with Dr
Sathish Pandya
Intern
B, J Medical college
Ahmedabad, India
01.2012 - 01.2013
I completed my mandatory internship for one year at BJ Medical College, affiliated with Civil Hospital.
I worked in different departments there.
My duties there were to take complete history, perform physical exams, observe different maneuvers like intubation, attend rounds, present cases, perform phlebotomy, IV catheterization, urinary catheterization, and NG tube placement.
Education
ACGME Fellowship - Interventional Cardiology
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
06-2025
ACGME/RCPSC/UCNS Fellowship - Cardiology (AOA)
Saint Michael Medical Center
Newark, NJ, United States of America
06.2024
ACGME Residency, Chief Resident - Internal Medicine
Saint Michael's Medical Center
Newark, NJ, United States of America
06.2021
M.D. -
Smolensk State Medical University
Russian Federation
06.2011
Skills
Cardiac catheterization and angiography
Hemodynamic assessment
Physiological analysis using iFR, FFR, and CathWorks
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Advanced imaging using IVUS or OCT
Proficient in calcium debulking using rotational atherectomy, lithotripsy, or laser
Placement and management of MCS
CardioMEMS placement
Renal artery interventions (stenting and denervation)
Effective procedural planning
Patient communication
Medical teamwork
Certification Licensure
ACGME
ABIM
NBE
CBNC
CBCCT
Membership And Societies
American College of Physician
American Heart Association
American College of Cardiology
American College of Chest Physician
Medical School Awards
Graduated with honors
Obtained yearly scholarship medical school
Obtained gold medal for overall excellent performance
Other Awards Accomplishments
Medical council of India certified
Medical License from Gujarat Medical Council, India
Aamc Id
14592416
Preferred Phone
6309357503
Medical Education
Smolensk State Medical University, Russian Federation, 09/2005, 06/2011, M.D., 06/2011
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Gujarati
Professional
Personal Information
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Visiting temples and historic places, Reading religious books, Painting, Cooking, Yoga
Accomplishments
Graduate with honers in medical school
Chief Resident
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Lakkasani, S., Kollimuttathuillam, S., Dacosta, T., Guron, G., Shaaban, H. S., & Patel, K. (2019). Hyper Progressive Disease in a Colon Cancer patient on Pambrolizumab. The American Journal of Gasteroenterology, 114(1), S870-S871.
Patel, K., Correia, J., & Trivedi, K. (2020). Resistant Rapid Atrial Flutter With Left Atrial Thrombus: A Therapeutic Dilemma. AHA Circulation, Circulation: 142(Supple: 3), A15689.
Patel, B., Patel, K. D., Shah, K., Guragai, N., Joshi, M., & Shamoon, F. (2021). INCIDENTALLY DIAGNOSED LARGE SACCULAR AORTIC ANEURYSM IN A PATIENT WITH REMOTE HISTORY OF TRAUMA. JACC journal, 77(18), 2918.
Patel, K. D., Trivedi, K. K., Patel, R., & Miller, R. (2022). Diagnosing Kaposi’s Sarcoma in Absence of Cutaneous Lesions in the HAART Era. Chest Journal, 161(6), A163.
Patel, K. D., Trivedi, K. K., & Suleiman, A. (2022). Pericarditis in a Patient on Pembrolizumab. Chest Journal, 161(6), A82.
Patel, K. D., Patel, R., Trivedi, K., & Miller, R. (2020). A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA: NORMAL D-DIMER IN A PATIENT WITH EXTENSIVE PULMONARY EMBOLISM (PE). Chest Journal, 158(4), A2119-A2120.
Patel, K. D., Patel, R., Trivedi, K., & Miller, R. (2020). DUAL RUPTURE OF THE NATIVE MITRAL AND AORTIC VALVE IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT WITH SUBACUTE INFECTIOUS ENDOCARDITIS (IE) CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS VIRIDIAN. Chest Journal, 158(4), A224.
Patel, N., Patel, K. D., Trivedi, K. K, & Nadem, M. (2023). A CASE OF ACUTE PULMONARY TOXICITY WITH INTRAVENOUS AMIODARONE USE IN IMMEDIATE POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD. JACC, 81(8_Supplement), 2760.
Kumanayaka, D., Patel, K. D., Trivedi, K.K, Suleiman, A., & Khan, A. (2023). CONGENITAL ABSENCE OF THE LEFT CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY IN A PATIENT WITH MULTIVESSEL CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. JACC, 81(8_Supplement), 2908.
Patel, K. D., Kumanayaka, D., Trivedi, K. K., Zala, H. S., Khan, A., Patel, N., Munir, T., & Mehanneka, R. (2023). SINUS BRADYCARDIA IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS RECEIVING REMDESIVIR THERAPY FOR COVID-19: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY. JACC, 81(8_Supplement), 158.
Kumanayaka, D., Patel, K. D., Trivedi, K. K., & Goldfarb, I. D. (2024). INCIDENTALLY FOUND INTER-VENTRICULAR SEPTAL PSEUDO-ANEURYSM IN AN ASYMPTOMATIC OLDER PATIENT WITH NO HISTORY OF CARDIAC DISEASE?. Chest, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.06.2416
Ramahi, A., Chan, KH., Prabhakar, L., Farouji, I., Thimmareddygari, D., DaCosta, T., Chittamuri, S., Patel, K., Poudel, B., Al-omour, B., Paige, A., Joseph, O., Patel, K., Bhavsar, N., Shaaban, H., & Slim, J. (2020). New Prognostic Markers for COVID-19 Disease. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 7(Suppl 1), S161-162. PMID: PMC7777428.
Poster Presentations:
Patel, K., Lakkasani, S., & Trivedi, K. (2020, June 01). Initial presentation of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) With Pericarditis and Pericardial Effusion in an Uncommon Asian Ethnicity. Poster presented at the American College of Physician, New Jersey Chapter/Virtual, NJ, USA.
Patel, K., Lakkasani, S., Kollimuttathuillam, S., & Shaaban, H. S. (2019, May 01). Hyper Progressive Disease in a Colon Cancer patient on Pambrolizumab. Poster presented at Neomen's 18th Annual Research and Scholarship Forum, Biddeford, ME, USA.
Patel, K., Qaqa, F., & Murari, U. (2020, June 01). False Positive Elevation of Cardiac Troponin I in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Diagnostic Dilemma in an Acute Setting. Poster presented at Neonem 19th Annual Forum/Virtual, NJ, USA.
Oral Presentations:
Patel, K. D., Faraz, H., Dennis, K., & Vaidya, P. (2025, March 11). Navigating a Denovo Balloon Uncrossable Lesion: Ultraviolet Shockwave Using Laser Atherectomy. Oral Presentation at CRT, Washington DC, USA.
Patel, K. D., Suleiman, A., & Shehadedh, A. (2022, September 19). Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in an Anatomically Challenged Case of Extreme Aortic Root Angle Using Snare Technique. Oral Presentation at TCTMD, Boston, MA, USA.
Ramahi, A., Chan, KH., Prabhakar, L., Farouji, I., Thimmareddygari, D., DaCosta, T., Chittamuri, S., Patel, K., Poudel, B., Al-omour, B., Paige, A., Joseph, O., Patel, K., Bhavsar, N., Shaaban, H., & Slim, J. (2020, October 01). New Prognostic Marker for Covid-19 Disease. Oral Presentation at IDWeek, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interventional Cardiology Fellow
Hackensack University Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Cardiology Fellow
Saint Michael Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2024
Chief Resident
Saint Michael's Medical Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
Extern
Suburban Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2018
Extern
S and K Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Extern
Waukegan Immediate Care
03.2017 - 04.2017
Jr. Resident in OBGYN
L. G. Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2014
Physician
Satyam Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2013
Intern
B, J Medical college
01.2012 - 01.2013
ACGME Fellowship - Interventional Cardiology
Hackensack University Medical Center
ACGME/RCPSC/UCNS Fellowship - Cardiology (AOA)
Saint Michael Medical Center
ACGME Residency, Chief Resident - Internal Medicine
Labor and Delivery RN at Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical CenterLabor and Delivery RN at Hackensack University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center
Outpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Dave Winfield Nutrition Center at Hackensack University Medical CenterOutpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Dave Winfield Nutrition Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse at Hackensack University Medical CenterPost-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Hackensack University Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center