Meet Our Cardiology Fellows

PGY-6

Smriti Bhatia, MD, Chief Cardiology Fellow

I was born and raised in Mumbai, India, where I completed my medical school training. Following that, I moved to Philadelphia to pursue my residency at Nazareth Hospital. After residency, I served as a chief resident at St. Mary Medical Center for one year before matching into the Cardiology Fellowship program at Nazareth Hospital.

One of the greatest strengths of the fellowship program at Nazareth is the balance between autonomy and support. Fellows are given substantial clinical independence while receiving unwavering guidance from faculty and staff—a combination that fosters both confidence and growth.

My clinical interests include interventional cardiology, community outreach and women’s heart health. Outside of medicine, I enjoy gardening, traveling and game nights. I believe in maintaining a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle, which reflects the holistic approach I strive to bring to patient care.

Ramy Doss, MD

I graduated from Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University in Egypt. Following medical school, I joined the Cardiology Department at Cairo University, first as a resident and later as an associate lecturer. I also served as an associate specialist of cardiology at the Aswan Heart Center, where I was actively involved in the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy program. I later moved to the United States to pursue further training and completed my internal medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

I am currently a cardiology fellow at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, where I continue to develop my skills as a future cardiologist. My interests within cardiology include cardiac electrophysiology, heart failure and medical education. Outside of medicine, I enjoy painting and playing classical guitar in my free time.

PGY-5

Jay Jaiswal, MD

I was born in Philadelphia and spent part of my formative years in both the U.S. and Hyderabad, India.

I earned my medical degree from SRM Chennai and completed an enriching Internal Medicine residency at Nazareth Hospital. I have the honor of continuing my medical education at Nazareth Hospital’s prestigious Cardiology Fellowship. This opportunity allows me to not only contribute to the healthcare of the underrepresented community at Nazareth but also to continue indulging in the diverse culinary delights of Philadelphia and stay close to family.

Looking ahead after fellowship, I hope to pursue sub fellowships in Electrophysiology and Imaging with a career focused on clinical practice.

Beyond the realm of medicine, I find joy and balance in practicing karate, playing the piano, attending live concerts, indulging in the art of baking, and satisfying my wanderlust through travel.

Thanh Nguyen, MD

I was born in Vietnam and moved to the United States during my high school years. For the past fifteen years, I have proudly called Philadelphia my home. I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology from Drexel University and subsequently pursued a medical degree from Temple School of Medicine. Following this, I completed my internal medicine training at St. Mary Medical Center and am now embarking on a Cardiology fellowship at Nazareth Hospital.

My professional interests lie in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, and I am eager to contribute to the well-being of the community that has nurtured me for the past decades.

Outside of medicine, I have a passion for travel and exploring diverse cultures, as well as a love for experiencing and savoring amazing cuisine.

PGY-4

Mary Atef Mishriky, MD

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, gardening, short story writing and family time!

I was born and lived in Egypt most of my life. A beautiful country indeed! I’ve wanted to become a doctor since as long as I can remember! I started medical school in 2007 and graduated in 2015 with honors. I studied medicine at Kasr Alainy, Cairo University, one of the top universities in Middle East and Africa.

A new chapter began when I started my cardiology residency and later fellowship at Cairo University Hospital. The experience was very enriching, fulfilling and educational on so many levels.

Along the way I started a family with my husband and our precious beloved boy ‘Amir’. We felt we wanted to grow more professionally and personally so we sought to start practicing medicine in the United States. I was lucky to start my journey in Nazareth Hospital as an IM resident and now I feel very grateful and excited to start my fellowship here among the people I’ve come to respect and love in the past few years.

I've also grown to love Philadelphia with its beautiful springs, delicious cuisines and even the snowy winters!

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. You will find us always hanging around kid places—museums, zoos, parks!

Sahar Memar Montazerin, MD

I was born and raised in Iran, where I earned my medical degree from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. After graduating, I had the privilege of working as an emergency physician and general practitioner in an underserved region of my country, providing care to patients with limited access to medical resources.

Driven to expand my academic horizons, I moved to the United States to strengthen my research skills. I had the opportunity to work under the mentorship of Dr. Gibson at the WikiDoc Foundation and contributed as an author to Cardiology Now News, where I engaged with the latest developments in cardiovascular medicine. Later, I joined the AngioCore Lab at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a cardiac CT analyst, which deepened my passion for cardiology.

In 2022, I began my internal medicine residency at Saint Michael’s Medical Center, a program that allowed me to refine my clinical skills and grow as a medical educator within a collaborative and supportive environment. I am now honored to continue my journey as a cardiology fellow at the prestigious Nazareth Hospital, where I hope to advance patient care in underserved communities while broadening my research experience and clinical exposure.

After my fellowship, I aspire to pursue a career in academic cardiology with a focus on heart failure and cardiac imaging, combining clinical excellence, research and teaching to improve outcomes for patients.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time in nature, running and jogging, cooking Persian cuisine, and exploring foods from around the world.

Daniel Pak, MD

I was born in sunny California and while I always will consider it my home, I've since found my life becoming more and more established here on the East Coast. After a life-forming journey through multiple countries, most recently the country (not the state!) of Georgia, I returned to the United States to begin my medical training.

I completed my internal medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. I had a privilege to rotate with multiple cardiology faculty there, and after spending two weeks at Nazareth realized that it was a very robust program, filled with attendings and seniors whom I had worked with and respected.

I have yet to decide what lies beyond fellowship for me, and I’m pretty evenly split between general cardiology and electrophysiology!

In my spare time, I enjoy playing sports, spending time with my wife and my church buddies, and trying to perfect my cinnamon rolls.

Past Fellows

Abhishek Dutta, MD

I was born and raised in Assam, Northeast India. I did my residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. After working as an academic hospitalist at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, N.C., I completed critical care fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, N.Y.

For fun, when possible, I love to travel with my family. I love playing tennis and cricket and trying new cuisines.

Krunalkumar Patel, MD

I was born and raised in Gujarat, India and completed my medical degree from Smolensk State Medical University, Russia. I worked on cardiovascular research at North Shore University Hospital, N.Y., followed by Internal Medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center, Pa. Getting matched into Nazareth Hospital Cardiology program provided me an opportunity to stay in the same city that I have always loved and allowed me to stay connected with my family and friends around.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing volleyball and cricket, spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and exploring the area and diverse cuisine.