Meet Our Cardiologists
Over 100 years of combined experience in heart and vascular healthcare. Board-certified specialists dedicated to your care.
Samer Y. Kazziha
Dr. Kazziha takes pride in offering advanced treatment technologies to individuals with cardiovascular disease. He is regionally recognized for his excellence in clinical and administrative roles and for establishing and leading cardiovascular programs throughout Southeast Michigan.
He serves as Corporate Chief Medical Director of the McLaren Health Care Heart & Vascular Institute and as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Fellowships: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine / Intervention, and Research
Sindhu Koshy
Dr. Koshy is a Board-Certified Cardiologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate cardiovascular care. She is board-certified in Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine.
She partners with patients to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment strategies, with a focus on education, prevention, empowerment, and women's cardiovascular health at every stage of life.
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, University of Missouri–Kansas City
William J. Nazzaro
Dr. Nazzaro is a Board Certified Cardiologist who received his D.O. from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship at Garden City Hospital through Michigan State University. He is also certified in Nuclear Cardiology and is adjunct faculty at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.
View Full Profile →His special interests include coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure. He was recognized by the American College of Osteopathic Internists with the "Humanism and Excellence in Teaching" award in 2011.
Madar Abed
Dr. Abed has been a board-certified cardiologist since 2003 and completed his Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He was the first physician in Genesee County to implant the SICD device.
View Full Profile →His expertise includes AICD implants, cardiac ablations, laser lead extractions, leadless pacemakers, Extravascular ICD (EV-ICD), and the Watchman implant device.
Fellowship: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Jelena Zahirovic-Arnautovic
Dr. Arnautovic is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her training at Henry Ford Health System. She serves as Program Director for the Henry Ford Warren Cardiovascular Fellowship and Director of the Women's Heart Center at Henry Ford Rochester.
View Full Profile →Board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular interpretation (RPVI).
Fellowship: Ascension Macomb-Oakland; Interventional at Henry Ford
Jackie Jones
Jackie has been drawn to cardiology since the start of her nursing career. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner board certification, Certified Emergency Nurse certification, and Cardiac Medicine certification. She works closely with Dr. Kazziha to enhance cardiovascular care in extended care facilities, reducing hospital readmissions and improving care transitions.
Raechel Roda
Raechel is a certified Physician Assistant who treats patients in both hospital and office settings. She completed her PA studies at the University of Detroit Mercy and found her passion for cardiology through multiple roles within CVC. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and patient education, and is board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Brittany Sharp
Brittany is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She began her career in the emergency department at Detroit Receiving Hospital, then Beaumont Neurosurgical ICU, and later non-invasive cardiology at Troy Beaumont. She earned her Master's from Oakland University and is passionate about cardiac prevention, cholesterol management, and building strong patient relationships.