Abid Ali Fakhri, MD

A cardiologist, Dr. Fakhri has special interest in the early detection and noninvasive management of coronary artery disease, a common type of heart disease. He treats all heart-related complaints, including valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure.

"Cardiology is a field where I get to impact people on a day-to-day basis," he says. "Having the opportunity to turn people's lives right-side up from upside down day to day, that's what keeps me coming to work."

Dr. Fakhri prides himself on taking an evidence-based, personalized approach to managing cardiovascular disease. "My treatment philosophy is to empower the patient to take ownership of his or her cardiovascular health," he says.

Among Dr. Fakhri's career achievements are a 2010 Thomas O'Toole Award for outstanding work with underserved populations and a 2015 Outstanding Teaching Award.