Our Physicians
The physicians and staff of Cardiovascular Medicine are committed to providing quality cardiovascular healthcare.
Dr. Helbert Acosta
MD, FACC, FHRS, CCDS
Dr. Acosta received his undergraduate training at Colegio de Barranquilla para Varones in Colombia and his medical degree from Universidad Del Valle in...
Dr. Abdur-Rahman Ahmad
MD
Dr. Ahmad is a Board Eligible Electrophysiologist and Board Certified Cardiologist, specializing in the management of cardiac arrhythmias. His areas of...
Dr. Amit Bahia
MD, MPH
Dr. Amit Bahia received his Medical Degree at Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India in 2000. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health from...
Dr. Edmund P. Coyne
MD, FACC
Dr. Coyne received his undergraduate training at Boston University and his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his...
Dr. Blair W. Foreman
MD, FACC
Dr. Foreman received his undergraduate training and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota. He completed Fellowships in both...
Dr. Michael J. Gimbell III
MD, FACC
Dr. Gimbel, a Bettendorf native, graduated from Assumption High School and received his undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University, majoring in Chemistry...
Dr. Srikanth Kasula
MD
Dr. Srikanth Kasula received his medical education at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India in 2006. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency,...
Dr. Kathleen J. Keyes
MD, FACC
Dr. Keyes was born in Wareham, Massachusetts. She attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, where she received her B.A. in Chemistry and Biochemistry....
Dr. Rajiv Mallik
MD
Dr. Rajiv Mallik received his medical school training at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He completed his residency at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago...
Dr. Faraz Manazir
MD
Dr. Manazir received his Medical Degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi University, in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at St....
Dr. Rafat Padaria
MD, FACC
Dr. Padaria received her undergraduate training at Jai Hind College in Bombay and her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College in Bombay, India....
Dr. Aswartha Pothula
MD, FACC
Dr. Pothula received his Medical Degree from the Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool India. He competed his Internal Medicine Residency at Wayne State University,...
Dr. Sanjeev Puri
MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Puri graduated from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education in Chandigarh, India. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio. His...
Dr. Vijay R. Rajendran
MD, FRCP (LON), FACC
Dr. Rajendran received his undergraduate and medical school training in India. He had further training in Internal Medicine at the Royal Hampshire County...
Dr. Bouyella Reddy
MD
Dr. Reddy received his Medical Degree from Kurnool Medical College, Sri Venkateswara University in Kurnool India. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency...
Dr. Sora Reddy
MD
Dr. Reddy received his Medical Degree from Kurnool Government Medical College, Sri Venkateshwara University, in Andhra Pradesh, India. He completed his...
Dr. Jon A. Robken
MD, FCCP, FACC
Dr. Robken was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa and his Medical Degree from the University of Iowa...
Dr. Nicolas W. Shammas
MD, MS, EJD, FACC, FSCAI, FICA, FSVM
Dr. Shammas received his combined Master of Science-Doctor of Medicine (MS-MD) degrees at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his...
Dr. Peter J. Sharis
MD, FACC
Dr. Sharis received his undergraduate training at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University and his Medical Degree from Vanderbilt...
Dr. Mark J. Shen
MD, FHRS
Dr. Shen is a Board Certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist and Cardiologist, specializing in treating patients with heart rhythm disorders. He performs complex...
Dr. Waqas J. Siddiqui
MD, FACC
Dr. Siddiqui is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist who completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,...
Dr. Param P. Singh
MD
Dr. Singh received his medical education at Government Medical College in Patiala, India. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease...
Dr. William J. Witcik
MD, FACP, FACC
Dr. Witcik was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from North Dakota State University. He received his...
CVM Locations
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Our Advanced
Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants assist our Physicians in providing the best care for patients with heart failure, heart attacks, angina, cardiac, and vein diseases as permitted by their licensure.
Dr. Waqas J. Siddiqui
MD, FACC
Dr. Siddiqui is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist who completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia and Cardiology Fellowship at Mercer University Orange Park Medical Center in Florida. He also completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Seton Hall University in New Jersey and a Nephrology Fellowship at Drexel University, Philadelphia. Dr. Siddiqui received his Medical Degree from Dow University in Karachi, Pakistan.
Dr. Siddiqui joined Cardiovascular Medicine in October 2022. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Hypertension. He is licensed to practice in both Iowa and Illinois and is available for outpatient consultations and follow-up visits at the Davenport and Geneseo locations. He has staff privileges at Genesis Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Trinity.
Dr. Siddiqui is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI).
Dr. Siddiqui’s professional interests include Complex Coronary Interventions, Peripheral Artery Disease, Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Arterio-Venous Fistula Creation, Renal Denervation for Hypertension treatment, Pulmonary Embolus, and Superficial and Deep Vein Diseases. His Hypertension and Nephrology specialization also helps him treat hypertension and heart failure effectively.
Dr. Siddiqui has written several book chapters, research papers and presented abstracts at national and international conferences. His list of publications can be found at his personal google scholar’s page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MHdupdkAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Siddiqui is actively involved in sports and fitness routines. He believes that a healthy lifestyle can prevent and treat major cardiovascular risk factors including diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. He is an avid believer of practicing before preaching. Therefore, before having a discussion with his patients regarding a healthy routine, he himself sets an example to encourage his patients to adapt to an active daily routine. Dr. Siddiqui is married and loves to travel during his spare time.
Dr. Siddiqui joined Cardiovascular Medicine in October 2022. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Hypertension. He is licensed to practice in both Iowa and Illinois and is available for outpatient consultations and follow-up visits at the Davenport and Geneseo locations. He has staff privileges at Genesis Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Trinity.
Dr. Siddiqui is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI).
Dr. Siddiqui’s professional interests include Complex Coronary Interventions, Peripheral Artery Disease, Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair and Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Arterio-Venous Fistula Creation, Renal Denervation for Hypertension treatment, Pulmonary Embolus, and Superficial and Deep Vein Diseases. His Hypertension and Nephrology specialization also helps him treat hypertension and heart failure effectively.
Dr. Siddiqui has written several book chapters, research papers and presented abstracts at national and international conferences. His list of publications can be found at his personal google scholar’s page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=MHdupdkAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Siddiqui is actively involved in sports and fitness routines. He believes that a healthy lifestyle can prevent and treat major cardiovascular risk factors including diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. He is an avid believer of practicing before preaching. Therefore, before having a discussion with his patients regarding a healthy routine, he himself sets an example to encourage his patients to adapt to an active daily routine. Dr. Siddiqui is married and loves to travel during his spare time.
Preventive Services
Our team of physicians, advanced care providers, and patient care specialists are focused specifically on cardiovascular best practices and lifesaving heart and vein care.