Dr. Shani S. Saks joined the Arizona Heart Institute in September of 2005 following a three-year invasive cardiology fellowship at the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Prior to entering medical school, Dr. Saks completed her undergraduate and Master of Science degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where she graduated Cum Laude.
Dr. Saks received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Saks continued her medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at the Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, where she served as Chief Medicine Resident.
Dr. Saks has received several honors and awards including Intern of the Year, Wayne State University Merit Scholarship, Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Research Fellowship at Wayne State University. Dr. Saks is a Certified Internist by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. Due to significant and premature heart disease in her own family, Dr. Saks has a strong commitment to patient education, reducing risk of heart disease, preventative medicine and women’s health. Dr. Saks provides services at the Arizona Heart Institute location in central Phoenix.
Diagnostic Services:
Aggressive Medical Treatment of Hyperlipidemia and Hypertension
Cardiovascular Consultations
Carotid and Vascular Ultrasound
Electrocardiography (rest and stress)
Evaluation of Cardiac Risk Factors with Lifestyle Modification
Exercise Echocardiography
Stress Echocardiograms
Myoview Nuclear Stress Testing
Holter and Event Monitoring
Medical Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Medical Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
Location
Arizona Heart Institute
2632 N. 20th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Telephone: (602)266-2200
Fax: (602) 240-5862
Arizona Heart Institute - Payson
708 Coeur D’Alene Lane, Suite B (lower level)
Payson, AZ 85541
Telephone: (928) 474-2175
Fax: (928) 474-9424
