Current Cardiovascular Fellows
Current Cardiovascular Fellows
Our 2025-26 Cardiovascular Fellows.
Third Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Aamir Gilani, M.B., B.S. (PGY-6) – Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan.
Clinical Interests: General and interventional cardiology.
Research Interests: Clinical studies, coronary/structural intervention, healthcare disparities.
About: Following the completion of his medical education and an internship in Karachi, Pakistan, Aamir ventured to Atlanta, Georgia. There, he pursued his residency at Northside Gwinnett, where he had the privilege of also serving as a chief resident.
Aamir‘s dedication to advancing the field of cardiology led him to delve deeply into research during his residency, resulting in the prestigious recognition of the Resident Scholar Award. Aamir’s research endeavors primarily focused on the critical aspects of CTO intervention outcomes and addressing disparities in mechanical circulatory device utilization.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Aamir finds solace and inspiration in weightlifting, reconnecting with nature through leisurely walks, and exploring new destinations through travel.
Hardikkumar Patel, M.B., B.S. (PGY-6) – Medical College, Baroda, India.
Hometown: Unjha Mehsana, India.
Clinical Interests: Advanced heart failure and transplant.
Research Interests: Cardiomyopathies.
About: After finishing medical school in India, Hardy moved to New York where he completed his internal medicine residency from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Morningside and West). Afterwards he decided to work at Montefiore Medical Center as a hospitalist where he was involved in taking care of critically ill patients. Alongside he continued his clinical research where he worked on TAVR in heart failure patients, post-TAVR conduction disturbances, and post-afib/-aflutter ablation change in atrial strain. He also volunteered at Montefiore’s Structural Heart Clinic where he worked on pre- and post-TAVR, mitral clip, PFO, and structural clinical trial patients. After that he completed an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship at Montefiore.
Second Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Dhan Shrestha M.B., B.S. (PGY-5) – Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nepal.
Hometown: Bhojpur, Nepal.
Clinical Interests: Electrophysiology.
Research Interests: Arrythmias, pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy.
About: Coming from a geographically diverse country of Nepal, I am very fond of traveling and trying new cuisine with my wife.
First Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Roudabeh Kiani, M.D. (PGY-4)
Hometown: Tehran, Iran.
Clinical Interests: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Research Interests: Advancing research in women's cardiovascular health.
About: Dr. Kiani is originally from Iran and lived in Canada before earning her medical degree from the American University of Antigua. She completed clinical rotations in Brooklyn , NY and residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.
During residency, she was known for her clinical excellence and dedication to resident wellness. Her research experience began in medical school and continued during the COVID-19 pandemic while working in the ICU in Brooklyn. Her academic interests focus on cardiovascular imaging and advancing research in women’s cardiovascular health.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys Persian literature, classic films, classical music, spending time with friends and family, and playing the piano.
Anjali Prakash, M.D. (PGY-4)
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana.
Clinical Interests: Interventional and structural cardiology, and preventive cardiology with a focus on women’s cardiovascular health.
Research Interests: Outcomes-based research in heart failure and coronary artery disease, with a particular interest in the impact of medication optimization.
About: Dr. Prakash completed her Medical Degree at Indiana University School of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (South Nassau).
Outside of medicine, Anjali is all about movement and creativity. She finds balance through vinyasa yoga, joy in tending to her garden, and adrenaline in water sports. She loves discovering cozy cafes and vegetarian food from around the world.