Arizona Heart Institute
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The Arizona Heart Institute (AHI) is a specialty outpatient clinic dedicated to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. AHI is distinct for being the nation's first freestanding, outpatient clinic built solely to combat heart and blood vessel disease. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Edward B. Diethrich, AHI strives for excellence in all areas of patient care. AHI specializes in advanced non-surgical, interventional therapies that replace traditional scalpel and suture treatments. As a leader in the development of these new technologies, AHI has a distinct reputation for success. Our patients, who come from many states and countries, receive the benefit of advanced care, as do the physicians we train from around the world.
Cardiologists
Robert J. Matthews, MD
William J. Rappoport, MD
Shani S. Saks, D.O.
John Sutherland, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Edward B. Diethrich, MD
Marwan Ghazoul, MD
Jeffrey Alpern, DO
Grayson H. Wheatley III, MD
Electropysiologist
Mark Seifert, M.D.
Himal Shah, M.D.
Interventional Cardiologists
Frank Kresock Jr., MD
James S. Lee, MD
Robert K. Strumpf, MD
Vascular Surgery
Edward B. Diethrich, MD
Venkatesh G. Ramaiah, MD
Rajagopalan Ravi, MD
Julio A. Rodriguez-Lopez, MD
Patient ServicesThe Arizona Heart Institute puts patients first. Our services include:Clinical Services More than 30 board-certified specialists comprise the AHI medical staff. Services include: Commitment to Excellence AHI has always been a leader in cardiovascular care and research, demanding courage and excellence from its physicians and staff. As a result, AHI has accomplished numerous medical "firsts" both in Arizona and the nation. Our referring physicians and patients can be assured that AHI will continue to provide high-quality, preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services. We are dedicated to our primary responsibility - unsurpassed patient care. Appointments and Information Appointments at AHI can be made directly by patients or by physician referrals. To schedule an appointment, please call (602) 240-6150 or visit the appointments page. AHI's extensive library of free brochures on cardiovascular disease topics is available online at the top of this web site or by calling (602) 604-5123. |