Cardiology Care Near You
The team of healthcare professionals at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center are dedicated to providing quality heart care services, including routine and preventive cardiac care, diagnostic procedures and chronic condition management. The cardiac care team can help you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle by developing customized treatment plans to manage your specific care needs while supporting you in making positive lifestyle changes to better manage existing conditions and prevent new ones.
If you need a physician, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center can help you find the right doctor, right now.
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Mohamed Ahmed, M.D., studied cardiology at the University of Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing in the Bullhead City area for about 20 years, and he previously practiced 20 years in Las Vegas - where he helped start the cardiac bypass program at Desert Springs Hospital.
He enjoys watching tennis, a sport he used to play. Dr. Ahmed also loves spending time with his family, including his two sons who are lawyers.
Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with Southwest Cardiovascular Associates and is an independent member of the medical staff at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
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Ricardo Alfafara, M.D., attended medical school for internal medicine at St. Johns University in Brooklyn, NY. and completed his residency in cardiology at what is currently known as UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas). He has been practicing in the Bullhead area for about 37 years.
He loves taking care of his patients, giving back to the community and spending time with his family.
Dr. Alfafara is affiliated with Southwest Cardiovascular Associates and serves on the Medical Executive Committee at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. He is an independent member of the medical staff at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
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Aditya Goud, MD is board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology. He is a member of the medical staff at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, offering care for patients in the hospital and clinic settings.
He offers comprehensive care for a variety of heart conditions - both medical and surgical. Procedures performed by Dr. Goud include stent placement, aneurysm repair, pacemaker procedures, catheterization, balloon pump placement, treatment of peripheral vascular disease, coronary testing, and cardiac imaging and electrocardiography.
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Channa Prasad, M.D., attended medical school at NYU (New York University), earning a degree in internal medicine. He completed a residency in cardiology at what is currently known as UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
Dr. Prasad has been practicing in the Bullhead area for 37 years. He loves taking care of his patients and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Dr. Prasad is affiliated with Southwest Cardiovascular Associates and is an independent member of the medical staff at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.
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Malik Rahim, M.D., is a board-certified specialist in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, where he performs catheterizations and treats a variety of heart conditions. He is known for his compassionate and genuine concern for his patients' overall wellbeing. He was voted the "Best Cardiologist" in the Tri-state by the readers of Mohave Valley News in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Rahim attended medical school at King Edward Medical College in his native Pakistan and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA. He completed his cardiology fellowship at the University of Texas in Houston and additional interventional cardiology training at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire.
Dr. Rahim is a fan of rodeo and enjoys cowboy art. He shares his life with his wife (also a physician) and their daughter. He is a big-time Pittsburgh Steelers fan and is looking forward to their next Super Bowl appearance.
Dr. Rahim sees patients in his office at Western Arizona Cardiology. He serves on the Medical Executive Committee and is a member of the medical staff at Western Arizona Medical Center.
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Why Choose Us?
We provide a spectrum of cardiac services, including emergency care and diagnostic and interventional cardiology.
- Bullhead City-Laughlin area's first hospital recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Heart and vascular clinics available for enhanced coordination, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Dedicated, experienced cardiologists, board certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine
- A dedicated vascular surgeon
- A dedicated chest pain coordinator
- Cardiac rehabilitation services are offered for those who have experienced a heart episode
Our Services Include:
- Diagnostic and imaging technology to find heart disease early, when it's most treatable
- Coronary artery interventions that include balloon angioplasty and stent placement for blocked arteries
- Cardiac catheterization, including radial artery catheterization
- Implantable pacemakers
- Implantable cardiac monitoring
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