Explore our comprehensive curriculum.


We thoughtfully designed this program to provide aspiring cardiologists with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in this dynamic and ever-evolving field.


PGY 4

Cardiology Consultation /CCU (5 months)
Cardiac Catheterization (2 months)
Electrophysiology (1 month) Echocardiography (2 months)
Nuclear Cardiology / Stress Testing (2 months)
Ambulatory Clinic ½ day per week, concurrent with rotation

PGY 5
Cardiology Consultation / CCU (4 months)
Cardiac Catheterization (2 months)
Electrophysiology (2 month) Echocardiography (2 months)
Nuclear Cardiology / Stress Testing (2 months)
Ambulatory Clinic ½ day per week, concurrent with rotation

PGY 6
Cardiology Consultation / CCU (3 months)
Cardiac Catheterization (2 months, vary depending on invasive/noninvasive track)
Electrophysiology (1 month, vary depending on invasive/noninvasive track)
Echocardiography (2 months)
Nuclear Cardiology / Stress Testing (2 months)
Advance Heart Failure (1 month) Elective (1 month)
Ambulatory Clinic ½ day per week, concurrent with rotation

General Cardiology Conference
When: Every Thursday afternoon, 12:30-5:00 pm
Where: 1 Brace Road, Cherry Hill NJ conference room

Journal Club
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: 1 Brace Road, Cherry Hill NJ conference room

Interventional Cardiology Conference
When: Every 3 months, 7:00-8:00 am
Where: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

Multidisciplinary Structural Cardiology Conference
When: Every month, 7:00-8:00 am
Where: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

Multidisciplinary Cardiogenic Shock Conference
When: Every month, 7:00-8:00 am
Where: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

Faculty

Richard Paluzzi, M.D. Director-Medical Education, DIO
Joyce Wald, D.O.
Jerome M. Horwitz, D.O.
Surendra K. Bagaria, M.D., FACC
Joshua M. Crasner, D.O., FACOI, FACC
Howard M. Weinberg, D.O., FACC
Geoffrey C. Zarrella, D.O., FACC
Delcine Sood, D.O., FACC
Michael J. Horwitz, D.O., FACC
Ramneet Wadehra, D.O., FACC
Kristofer Hillegas, D.O.
Vasu Palli, D.O.
Nicole Kelbon, D.O.

Apurva Desai, D.O.
Timothy P. Morris, D.O., FACOI, FACC (Interventional)
Ibrahim Moussa, M.D. (Interventional)
Rajeev Marreddy D.O. (Interventional)
Luai Tabaza, M.D. (Interventional)
Yaser Alhamshari, M.D. (Interventional)
Rita Butler, M.D. (Interventional)
Darius Sholevar, M.D. (Electrophysiology)
Sivaraman Yegya-Raman, M.D., FACC (Electrophysiology)
Aatish Garg, M.D. (Electrophysiology)
Heath Saltzman, M.D. (Electrophysiology)

Say hello to our dedicated faculty.

Our faculty members are not just leaders in their fields; they are passionate educators, mentors, and innovators.
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Troy Randle, DO, FACC, FACOI

Program Director

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Hafeza Shaikh, DO, FACC, FACOI

Associate Program Director

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Peter Bulik, DO

Associate Program Director

Nationally recognized care, right here in South Jersey.

At Virtua, we've been nationally recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care. This includes multiple awards for minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery, heart valve and vascular surgery, emergency and elective angioplasty, electrophysiology, and more.

We've also been designated as a "Best Hospital" and "High-Performing Hospital" for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and stroke, and for performing heart bypass surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

1600 Haddon Avenue
Camden NJ 08103


Learn from the best at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital — a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular care.

“Each year, we are excited to welcome a new class of high-achieving fellows, confident that they will join a dynamic medical team of experts and flourish into independent and confident cardiovascular physicians.”


Troy L. Randle, DO, FACC, FACOI Program Director

Apply for our fellowship program today!

Step 1: Download the official fellowship application by tapping the button below.


Step 2: Contact Kelly Broome, our fellowship program coordinator, for additional deadline, application, and interview schedule information. Email Kelly at [email protected] or call at 856-482-8900.

Program ID: 1413314299


Meet the heartbeat of this program — our fellows!

 

Daniel Tran, D.O.
Chief Fellow | PGY-6

  • Hometown: Torrance, CA
  • Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
  • Hobbies: tennis, chef ’ing, teaching

 

Tania Maheshwari, D.O.
PGY-6

  • Hometown: Wayne, NJ
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
  • Hobbies: reading, tennis, cooking,
    being a menace

 

Nikhita Kothari, D.O.
PGY-6

  • Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
  • Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ
  • Hobbies: photography, art, travel, cinema, baking, video games

 

Keith Brown, D.O.
PGY-5

  • Hometown: Camden, NJ
  • Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
  • Hobbies: traveling, sports, gardening

 

Maziyhar
Daneshevar, D.O.

PGY-5

  • Hometown: Chappaqua, NY
  • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
  • Hobbies: backpacking, running, motorcycle riding, playing soccer

 

Diana Vargas, D.O.
PGY-5

  • Hometown: South River, NJ
  • Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ
  • Hobbies: traveling, kayaking, quality time with family/friends and dog

 

Akash Patel, D.O.
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Bensalem, Pennsylvania
  • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
  • Hobbies: watching and playing basketball/football, hiking, working out, gaming, spending time with family and friends

 

Siddharth Vaddakaveedu, D.O.
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Raleigh, NC
  • Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, SC
  • Hobbies: weightlifting, playing football, brewing beer, running

 

Keith Anacker, D.O.
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Monroe Township, NJ
  • Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ
  • Hobbies: exercise, reading, cooking

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Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program

The Jefferson Health NJ Cardiovascular Disease program at Virtua Health is an ACGME-accredited graduate training program. This program provides broad exposure to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular disease.

Our program provides comprehensive experience in both invasive and noninvasive cardiology with a strong focus on promoting health equity, diversity, and community service.

And we're beyond excited to welcome our next generation of fellows.