Broward Health Imperial Point (BHIP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah, one of the nation’s leading cardiologists, was recently named Medical Director of Cardiac Services. He will lead the expansion of BHIP’s cardiac services program, which will include cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties and the opening of a new Chest Pain Center.
In addition, BHIP welcomes three physicians to its cardiac services program, including cardiologists Dr. Mammen P. Zachariah and Dr. Molly Ann Zachariah, as well as Dr. Philip George, who specializes in internal medicine.
“This is an exciting time not only for our hospital, but for the community as well,” said Alice Taylor, CEO of Broward Health Imperial Point. “The Zachariah family is synonymous with excellence in cardiology and we are very proud to offer this level of care and expertise to our patients. This step illustrates our ongoing commitment to providing the very best care to the community and we look forward to enhancing our cardiac care services under their leadership.”
A major addition to BHIP’s cardiac services program will be the opening of a new Chest Pain Center where patients arriving at the hospital with chest pain will be quickly assessed and treated with protocol-based procedures. Early evaluation of chest pain is critical for patients experiencing a heart attack and can improve outcomes and ultimately save lives.
Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah is a leader in the field of cardiac catheterizations and balloon angioplasties, and has personally performed more than 30,000 cardiac catheterizations throughout his career. He received his medical degree at Armed Forces Medical College in Poona, India and completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Patterson, NJ. He was awarded a fellowship in cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic where he worked closely with the late Mason Sones, M.D., who pioneered the technique of coronary arteriography and paved the way for modern cardiology.
“It is with great pride that I assume leadership of the cardiac services program at Broward Health Imperial Point and I look forward to joining forces with this outstanding hospital to offer innovative cardiology procedures and the most advanced care for patients,” said Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah. “I would also like to thank Holy Cross Hospital for providing the Fort Lauderdale Heart Institute with a supportive and welcoming home for the past 40 years.”
Dr. Mammen P. Zachariah is an interventional cardiologist and has extensive experience in highly specialized heart procedures, including PTCAs and cardiac catheterizations. He received his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in Warrangel, India, and completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.
“We are looking forward to serving the community with the newest cardiology technology available,” said Dr. Mammen Zachariah. “We are here to provide patients with the most personalized care and we will be focused on elevating the level of cardiac care at this already exceptional program.”
Dr. Molly Ann Zachariah earned her medical degree from Trivandrum Medical College in Kerala, India. She completed her residency in internal medicine, as well as her fellowship in cardiology, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Molly Zachariah offers extensive expertise in 2-D
echocardiography and Color Doppler echocardiography, as well as nuclear cardiology.
“We are excited to join the Broward Health family and we look forward to providing patients with the most innovative and comprehensive treatments in a local and convenient setting, with an emphasis on compassionate care,” Dr. Molly Zachariah said. “In this ever-changing world of medicine, everyone should be able to access the very best in healthcare and we are proud to offer that to the community.”
Dr. Philip George earned his medical degree from the University of Kerala College of Medicine in Alleppey, India. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens in New York. He is certified by the Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. George is a specialist in internal medicine with expertise in cardiac risk modification and cardiac rehabilitation.
