Dr. Waqas Ghumman, MD
SaveAdvanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology ·
Male ·
47 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Waqas Ghumman, MD is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology specialist in Atlantis, FL and has been practicing for 17 years. He specializes in advanced heart failure & transplant cardiology, cardiology, and more.Read his story
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Congestive Heart Failure
very high
more than 99% of peers
Heart Disease
high
more than 87% of peers
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
high
more than 84% of peers
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Dr. Ghumman's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Ghumman "Dr. Ghumman was the executive cardiovascular disease management director and director of heart failure for Community Health Network, co-director of the cardiovascular genetics program at CHVH, and Associate Medical Director for cardiovascular services for Community Home Health.He is board certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation.Dr. Ghumman also specializes in congestive heart failure, cardiac imaging, and left ventricular assist devices ( LVADs). He has special interests in pulmonary hypertension, HTN and preventive cardiovascular medicine as well. He has published extensively in cardiac imaging with the founder of echocardiography Dr. Harvey Feigenbaum and was instrumental in developing the echocardiography curriculum at Indiana University with Dr. Feigenbaum. He has published extensively with regards to LVADs for Destination Therapy including the landmark Heartmate 2 DT study in the New England Journal of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Krannert Institute of Cardiology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He also holds a bachelor of science in biology from Indiana University. Dr. Ghumman has been named an Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor in cardiology for multiple years.Dr. Ghumman is a member of American Heart Association; American College of Cardiovascular Medicine; International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant; and Heart Failure Society of America. Dr. Ghumman is a former Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Indiana University where he received numerous teaching awards from IU School of Medicine (including Board of Trustees Teaching Award). He continues to educate and train physicians, nurses and support staff and has won multiple teaching awards from post graduate training programs in medicine."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Ghumman "Comprehensive Holistic Care"
3 Specialties
- Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
2 Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
26 Conditions Treated
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
13 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Echocardiography
- Heart Transplant
- Impella Device
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Ventricular Assist Device
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1996
- Loyola UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- Indiana University / School of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Ghumman has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Urdu
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Waqas Ghumman, MD
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Dr. Ghumman is Great I drive from Coral springs to see him.
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JOSEPH LASTELLA in CORAL SPRINGS , FL – Jun 08, 2018
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Dr. Ghumman is an amazing doctor. The fact that he literally goes to the hospital and is there with you all the way thru your procedure that he ordered is uncommon. Providers now a day don't have time for that. He explains everything in details and with such care. I highly recommended Dr. Ghumman...Read More
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1Marta in Greenacres, FL – Apr 03, 2018
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Dr. Ghumman is an excellent Cardiologist and human being. He fought with another doctor in the ER because he felt I wasn't ready to have a surgery at the moment and he was correct.
Now, 11 months later I am doing well.. I have an ICD in my chest. I feel like Superman without the cape.
I would...Read More
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2Eugene La Branch in West Palm Beach, FL – Aug 02, 2017
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Great doctor. Excellent way with patients. Literally saved my life.
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1KD in West Palm Beach, FL – Jul 06, 2017
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Dr. Ghumman accepts 9 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AmbetterSuperior Health Plan
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBlue Care HMOBlueDental Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPOSelect HMO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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