 755
Norland Avenue, Suite 201
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-217-6944
What is
a Cardiologist? | Our Caring Staff of
Cardiologists |
Our
Caring Staff of Nurse Practitioners | Patient
Information
Who
We Are
Franklin County Heart Center provides
comprehensive, state-of-the-art non-invasive, invasive, and interventional cardiovascular
services and procedures:
- In office evaluations for cardiac
catheterization, stenting, and angioplasty
- In office testing: echocardiography,
Holter monitoring, nuclear stress
testing, cardiac event monitoring
- Cardiac catheterization, stenting, and angioplasty
- Cardiology consults
The staff of Franklin
County Heart Center includes:
What
is a Cardiologist?
A cardiologist is a physician who is
certified to treat problems of the cardiovascular system—the heart, arteries, and
veins. Cardiology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty. Knowledge of
internal medicine and other specialties is required to obtain certification.
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Aylmer C. Tang, M.D., F.A.C.C.
Cardiology Director
Interventional CardiologistDr. Tang, who
specializes in interventional cardiology, earned his Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical
Services and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of the Philippines—College of
Medicine. He received extensive education and training at the State University of New York
where he completed an internship and residency training in Internal Medicine as well as
fellowship training in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Tang is currently serving a 10-year term as a Diplomat of the American Board of both
Internal and Cardiovascular Disease. He is certified by the American Board of Internal
Medicine, the American Board of Cardiology, and the American Board of Interventional
Cardiology.
Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA |
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Arshad M. Safi, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P., F.S.C.A.I.
Interventional CardiologistDr. Safi
earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan in 1988,
and completed a residency in internal medicine, fellowships in interventional cardiology
and cardiovascular disease, and a research fellowship in cardiology at the State
University of New York Health Center at Brooklyn, NY. Before joining Franklin County Heart
Center, he served on the medical staff of The Brooklyn Hospital Center, the University
Hospital of Brooklyn, and Saint Vincent’s Hospital Medical Center in New York City
and served as Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Cardiology at
The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Dr. Safi is Board certified in Nuclear Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology,
Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of
Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Angiology,
and the American College of Physicians.
Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA |
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Betsie Figueroa, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.C.C.P.
CardiologistDr. Figueroa
earned her M.D. in 1987 at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan.
Her experience includes an internship and residency at Veterans Administration Medical
Center, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and a
fellowship in cardiology disease at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Prior
to joining the Franklin County Heart Center, she was a cardiologist in private practices
in New Jersey and the Philadelphia area and was on the staff of several hospitals,
including Hanneman University Hospital and Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Dr. Figueroa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board
of Cardiovascular Diseases, the Certification Council of Nuclear Cardiology, and the
American Society of Echocardiography.
Affiliated Hospitals - Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA |
Dr. Figueroa |
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Padma B. Hari, M.D.
Cardiologist
Dr. Hari, who is a
non-invasive cardiologist, earned her medical degree from Bharathidasan
University, Thanjavur Medical College, India, in 1993. After practicing
medicine for several years in India, she completed a residency in
internal medicine at the University Health Center of Pittsburgh,
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr.
Hari also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Hari is Board
certified in Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology and is a Diplomat in cardiovascular disease.
Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA |
Dr. Hari |
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Shaiful Islam, M.D.
Cardiologist
Dr. Islam earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical
College in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He completed an internship at Dhaka
Medical College Hospital, a fellowship at Bangladesh College of
Physicians & Surgeons, and a residency and fellowship at the Institute
of Postgraduate Medicine & Research, all in Dhaka. He completed his
internship and residency in internal medicine at Coney Island Hospital,
Brooklyn, NY, and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Coney
Island Hospital and The New York-Presbyterian (Cornell) Hospital.
Dr.
Islam is certified by in the American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases,
the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of
Echocardiography, and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Affiliated Hospital - Chambersburg Hospital,
Chambersburg, PA |
Dr.
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Hari Gnana, M.D.
Cardiologist
Dr. Gnana earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, New York/Dominica. He completed an Internship and Residency, and was Chief Resident, in Internal Medicine at Cooper University
Hospital, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, NJ. He completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Cooper Heart Institute at University of Medicine &
Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He also
completed a Clinical Cardiology Research Fellowship at the Center for Heart Failure/Transplant, Division of Cardiology, MCP-Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Gnana is Board certified in internal medicine.
Affiliated Hospital: Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA |
Dr.
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Luc M. Oke, M.D., PH.D., F.A.C.C.
Cardiologist
Dr. Oke earned his medical degree from the National University of Benin Faculty of Health Sciences in Cotonou, Benin. He completed an Inter-University Diploma of Specialty/Cardiovascular Diseases at
Academie d’Orleans and the University of Tours in Tours, France. He earned a Ph.D. degree in Cardiovascular Physiology at Howard University
in Washington, DC. Dr. Oke completed a residency in the Department of Cardiology at Hôpital Trousseau and Affiliated University of Tours in France. He also completed a residency at Howard University Hospital
Department of Medicine. He completed a fellowship at Howard University
Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology. He completed
Post-Doctoral training in Cardiovascular Research in the Department of
Physiology and Biophysics at Howard University College of Medicine.
Dr. Oke is Board certified in internal medicine and
internal/cardiovascular diseases.
Affiliated Hospital: Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA
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Gary W. Lewis, M.D.
Cardiologist
Dr. Lewis, who has been
practicing medicine for 19 years, completed his Internal Medicine
Internship, his Internal Medicine Residency, and his Cardiovascular
Diseases Fellowship at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He began
his medical education at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and
earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1985 from the Ross University
School of Medicine, completing clinical rotations in New Jersey, New
York, and Ohio. Prior to joining the Franklin County Heart Center, Dr.
Lewis was in private practice in Hagerstown, MD, and Greensburg, PA.
Dr.
Lewis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the
Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Diseases. He is also a Fellow of
the American College of Cardiology.
Affiliated Hospitals: Chambersburg Hospital - Chambersburg, PA |
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A
nurse practitioner may practice medicine under physician supervision.
She assesses a patient’s health status by getting health histories,
performing exams, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. In a
cardiology practice, a nurse practitioner has special training to treat
problems of the cardiovascular system. She consults with a cardiologist
and establishes a treatment plan.
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Christa Hoffeditz,
R.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Hoffeditz earned a
Master of Science in Nursing degree and completed the Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner Program in 2000 from Vanderbilt University School of
Nursing in Nashville, TN. She received a Bachelor of Science from James
Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
Certifications:
Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner Certification, Registered Nurse, ACLS and CPR
certified
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Shani Gadwaw, C.R.N.P., R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Gadwaw earned Bachelors and Masters in Nursing degrees and completed a Nurse Practitioner Program in 2000 from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She completed an Associates of Science in Nursing degree at Valencia Community College in Orlando. Prior to coming to Chambersburg, Ms. Gadwaw’s work experience has focused on
cardiology services for over nine years.
Certifications: American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, ACLS / BLSC accredited
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What is a Physician Assistant?
A physician assistant
(PA) is a health care professional licensed to practice medicine with
physician supervision and is trained to do many tasks that physicians
usually do.
PAs must complete an accredited, formal education program and pass a
certifying exam. Those PAs who pass the exam may use the credential
“PA-C.”
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Katherine E.
Cornwell, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C.
Physician Assistant
Ms. Cornwell completed her Masters in Physician Assistant
Studies at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, in 2005. She earned
her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science at Penn
State University.
Certifications:
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants; Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life
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Ms.
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General
Patient Information for Franklin County Heart Center
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Emergencies When the Office Is Closed - If you have
an emergency,
immediately call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. When the office is closed, if
you have a medical problem that you do not feel is an emergency but
can't wait until our office reopens, call 217-6944 and our answering service will have a provider call you.
About Our Phone System - We
recently updated our phone system. It is important that you listen
carefully and choose the correct option in order for us to process your
call efficiently and effectively.
Appointments
- New patients are accepted by referral from their primary care
provider. Follow up appointments are made as prescribed by your
cardiologist. Our cardiologists will do their best to be on time for
your scheduled appointment. We do appreciate your understanding if your
appointment is delayed due to the cardiologist responding to an
emergency.
Cancellation of Appointments -
Appointments for office visits and testing should be cancelled 24 hours
in advance so that we may make those times available to other patients.
Check-In -
Please arrive 15 minutes prior
to your scheduled appointment time. Co-pays are due at check-in.
Insurance cards must be presented at check-in. All other pertinent
information will be verified at this time. Your information will be
updated at each return visit to our office.
Medical Records - The
information in your records is confidential and protected by HIPAA. Your
information will not be given out unless you have signed release forms
in our office allowing us to do so. There may be a charge for copying
and sending records. You will be informed of any charge at the time of
your request.
Return Phone Calls -
Because our providers have a full-schedule of
patients to see each day, they most often return calls at the end of the
day. Phone calls are returned in the order they are received.
Prescription Refills - It is important that you do not
let your prescriptions run out. Please call (717) 217-6944. Please note
that prescriptions cannot be refilled on weekends and when our office is
closed for holidays.
Lab and Test Results - You
will be either informed at the time of your visit or phoned by our
office with your lab or test results.
Payment for Services -
Services are available to
everyone. We participate with most insurances and accept Medical
Assistance and Medicare. We have a sliding fee scale for those who
qualify, and we will work with patients to set up a payment plan if
necessary. Your payment is due at the time of service unless other
arrangements have been made.
Billing Questions - Call our office at (717) 217-6944
and choose the Billing option Monday
through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm if you have a question about your bill.
Complaints, Suggestions, or
Comments - We welcome your concerns, suggestions, and comments so we can continue
to make our services better. We offer forms in our waiting room areas
and you may also speak to any staff member. If your concerns remain unanswered, you have the right to
notify the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
at www.jcaho.org or by calling
1-800-994-6610.
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