Boston Medical Center – Brighton

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BMC Brighton’s Cardiology Department has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its high-performing procedures in heart arrhythmia treatment and pacemaker implantation, offering advanced care for even the most complex cardiac conditions.

Nationally-Recognized Heart Specialists

Our Cardiology Department connects you with some of Boston’s top cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons. We also offer advanced treatments for the most complex cardiac conditions from our skilled doctors, nurses, and technicians.

Center of Excellence in Interventional and Structural Heart Care

Recognized by HealthGrades as a Top 100 Hospital in Cardiac Care since 2012.

Top Advanced Heart Failure Program

A regional leader in care and recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Quality Achievement Award.

Award-Winning Surgeons

Home to top doctors honored by Boston Magazine year after year, including 2025.

Our Team

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Joseph Carrozza, MD
Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Khansa Ahmad, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Tariq Bhat, MD
Director, Structural Heart Disease Program; Cardiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Waqar Cheema, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

BMC Health (Norwood/886 Washington)886 Washington Street (RAMA Plaza), Norwood

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David Goldberg, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

BMC Health (Methuen)60 East St.
Methuen, MA 01844

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Alena Goldman, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Michael Johnstone, MD
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Mohamed Khan, MD
Cardiologist, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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John Kinch, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

BMC Health (Norwood/Guild Building)825 Washington St.
Norwood, MA 02062

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Michael Maysky, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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James Morgan, MD
Cardiologist
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Shaw Natan, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Nancy Nicholson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Michael Orlov, MD
Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Service; Fellowship Program Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Donald Parlin, PA
Physician's Assistant
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Richard Patten, MD
Chief, Advanced Heart Failure Program
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Sumon Roy, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional & Structural Cardiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – South Surgery Center15 Roche Bros Way
North Easton, MA 02356

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Mark Tallman, MD
Cardiologist
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Alireza Vaziri, MD
Director, Noninvasive vascular medicine; Director, Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory; Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Center
Primary Location

Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Iryna Zhukouskaya, NP
Cardiac Amyloidosis Program Coordinator
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Boston Medical Center – Brighton736 Cambridge St
Brighton, MA 02135

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Programs

Our programs provide patients with expert, comprehensive subspecialty care.

Patient Information

We treat all cardiac and vascular conditions, such as:

  • Angina
  • Aortic valve disease
  • Arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis
  • Atrial arrhythmias, including:
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Atrial flutter
    • Bypass tracts
    • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Atrial septal defects
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
  • Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)
  • Hyperlipidemias
  • Hypertensive disorders
  • Mitral valve disease
  • Patent foramen ovale
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Venous disease
  • Ventricular arrhythmia (ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia)
Our Cardiology team works closely with Vascular and Endovascular Medicine and Surgery and with Cardiac Surgery to ensure our patients get comprehensive cardiovascular care tailored to their needs.

Vascular Medicine and Intervention

We offer state-of-the-art medical and interventional treatments for our patients with peripheral vascular disease. As the only NIH-recognized Level 1 team for treating carotid artery disease with carotid revascularization, we also serve as a referral center for complex cases across the region. Learn More

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

From routine care to advanced surgery and clinical trials of cutting-edge treatments, our team offers comprehensive evaluation and management for vascular and endovascular conditions. Learn More

Cardiac Surgery

The Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery offers some of the most advanced procedures available today, from complex open-heart operations to minimally invasive techniques. For each surgery, our specially trained cardiac surgery team works together to provide comprehensive care before, during, and after surgery. Learn More