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, MD (Director, Medical Education, DIO)
Troy Randle, DO, FACC, FACOI, MBA (Program Director)
Hafeza Shaikh, DO, FACC, FACOI, MBA (Associate Program Director)
Peter Bulik, DO, FACC, FACOI (Associate Program Director)
Tolulope A. Agunbiade, MD
Yaser Alhamshari, MD (Interventional)
Surendra K. Bagaria, MD, FACC
Gary C. Burke, DO
Rita Butler, MD (Interventional)
Nasser A. Chaudhry, MD
Dan W. Choi, MD
Joshua M. Crasner, DO, FACOI, FACC
Apurva Desai, DO
Rozy Dunham, MD
Mark T. Finch, MD
Aatish Garg, MD (Electrophysiology)
Kristofer Hillegas, DO
Jerome M. Horwitz, DO
Michael J. Horwitz, DO, FACC

Nicole Kelbon, DO
Nikhita Kothari, DO
Tania Maheshwari, DO
Rajeev Marreddy, DO (Interventional)
Rhondalyn C. McLean, MD
Christopher J. Mercogliano, DO
Timothy P. Morris, DO, FACOI, FACC (Interventional)
Ibrahim Moussa, MD (Interventional)
Vasu Palli, DO
Heath Saltzman, MD (Electrophysiology)
Darius Sholevar, MD (Electrophysiology)
Delcine Sood, DO, FACC
Luai Tabaza, MD (Interventional)
Ramneet Wadehra, DO, FACC
Howard M. Weinberg, DO, FACC
Sivaraman Yegya-Raman, MD, FACC (Electrophysiology)
Geoffrey C. Zarrella, DO, FACC

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, MBA

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Hafeza Shaikh, DO, FACC, FACOI, MBA

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Peter Bulik, DO, FACC, FACOI

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 856-755-1173.

Program ID: 1413314299

Meet the heartbeat of this program — our fellows!

 

Keith Brown, DO
PGY-6, Chief Fellow

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

 

Maziyhar
Daneshevar, DO
PGY-6

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

 

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

 

Diana Vargas, DO
PGY-6

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

 

Keith Anacker, DO
PGY-5

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

 

Akash Patel, DO
PGY-5

  • 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, DO
PGY-5

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

 

Nek Asghar
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Albany, NY
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Hobbies: running, reading, watching Survivor

 

Rafail Beshai
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Staten Island, NY
  • Medical School: Liberty University
  • Hobbies: Soccer, Foodie

 

Michael Lee
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Freehold, NJ
  • Medical School: Campbell School of Osteopathic medicine
  • Hobbies:  basketball, trying new restaurants, cooking

 

Anjeli Patel
PGY-4

  • Hometown: Columbus, NJ
  • Medical School: 
    Rowan School of Medicine
  • Hobbies: Traveling, playing tennis,
    watching TV, foodie, coffee shop connoisseur

 

Trinava Roy
PGY-4

  • Hometown:North Brunswick, NJ
  • Medical School: Jefferson Health-NJ
  • Hobbies: Soccer, Photography, Traveling, Golf
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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.