Dr. Bertele is the Medical Director of Chesapeake & Washington Heart Care. He graduated from New York University and trained in medicine at George Washington University Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. He has special interests in pacemaker and AICD management and atrial fibrillation treatment strategies.
Dr. Sadiq is a board-certified Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist. Dr. Sadiq completed his training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at University of Nebraska, Omaha, and completed his training in Internal Medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sadiq has a special interest in treating patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and valvular heart disease.
Dr. Washington-Plaskett is a board-eligible Cardiologist with additional fellowship training in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Washington completed her training in Cardiovascular Medicine and subsequently Interventional Cardiology at Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Dr. Washington has special interests in coronary artery disease and intervention, peripheral vascular disease, and cardiovascular disease in women. Dr. Washington is a native of the Fort Washington area and feels at home serving patients in Southern Maryland.
Dr. Alami was the Director of the Cardiac Catherization Laboratories, Chairman of Medicine and Director of the Heart Failure Clinic at the Arizona Heart Institute & Hospital. He was the Founder of the Heart, Arteries & Veins Practice in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Alami was also awarded ‘Top Doc’ in the Phoenix magazine in 2010, 2011, & 2012. He was an attending at the Clemenceau Medical Center affiliated with Johns Hopkins International in Beirut, LB from 2012-2021. Dr. Alami has a special interest in coronary and peripheral interventions and in treating varicose veins with minimally invasive techniques.
Alexis is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She completed training for her masters of FNP at the University of Cincinnati. Her experience includes urgent care before transitioning to cardiology where she treats a variety of conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension. Alexis resides in St. Mary’s County with her family, and her hobbies include reading, astronomy, and hiking.
Lilli Conner is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Lynchburg, with a major in Biomedical Science. She received her Master of Medical Science and completed her Physician Assistant training from Wake Forest University in North Carolina in 2021. She enjoys managing various cardiovascular disease states both in the acute and chronic phase to include atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathies. She resides in St. Mary’s county with her husband and dog, and enjoys spending her free time playing tennis.
Hillary McDonald is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and completed her Physician Assistant training at Elon University. She enjoys managing acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, and has a special interest in the role of physical activity in maintaining cardiovascular health. She resides in Southern Maryland and enjoys spending her free time running, swimming, biking, and writing.
Natasha is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Masters of Science in FNP at Chamberlain University, Addison, Illinois. As a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner, she treats a variety of conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies and atrial fibrillation. Natasha resides in Calvert County with her family, and her hobbies include running, hiking and traveling learning new cultures.
Jacob is a [board-certified] Physician Assistant. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Health and Science in Chicago. Jacob enjoys managing a variety of cardiovascular conditions and is especially interested in improving patient outcomes through lifestyle modifications in addition to pharmacological and procedural interventions. He resides in Prince George’s county with his family where he enjoys reading, weightlifting, and exploring local historical sites.
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Our Cardiologists have subspecialty training and are board certified/eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine. Physicians hold memberships in the American Medical Association and the American College of Cardiology.
12070 Old Line Center, Suite 303
Waldorf, Maryland 20602
41680 Miss Bessie Drive, Suite 202
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
110 Hospital Road, Suite 215
Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
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