Highlights from 2024’s 3rd Annual Naples Cardio Summit

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4th Annual Naples Cardio Summit

Advances in Cardiology for Primary Care

February 21-22, 2025
Arthrex One Conference Center
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Welcome

The two-day Naples Cardiovascular Summit is targeted to primary care physicians and clinicians, nurses and first responders, and features renowned physicians from both NCH Rooney Heart Institute and University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

Committed to providing the highest quality of cardiovascular care for nearly 25 years in Southwest Florida, the award-winning NCH Rooney Heart Institute is proud to partner with University of Michigan Health for this deep dive into cardiovascular health. Sessions will focus on key topics and advancements in the field of cardiovascular healthcare, and expand the knowledge and expertise of physicians, clinicians, nurses, and first responders in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Interactive Sessions and Key Topics

Course Directors

Robert J. Cubeddu, MD
The Brynne and Bob Coletti Endowed Chair
President, NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Section Head, Structural & Valvular Heart Disease
Director, Cardiovascular Research
Gorav Ailawadi, MD, MBA
Helen & Marvin M. Kirsh Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Chair, Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
Co-Director, University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center

Course Co-Directors

Viviana Navas, MD
The Letica Family Endowed Chair
Section Head, Heart Failure
Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship
NCH Rooney Heart Institute
Nicole Martin Bhave, MD
Clinical Professor, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Cardiologist and Echocardiographer
University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center

Featured Speakers

Robert Cubeddu, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Gorav Ailawadi, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Viviana Navas, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Nicole Bhave, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Daniel Menees, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Adam Frank, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Terrence Longe, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

F. Ezequiel Parodi, MD
University of North Carolina

Michael Grossman, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Michael Thomas, MD 
University of Michigan Medical School

Vincent Siebert, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

John Bisognano, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Carl Orringer, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Mazen Albaghdadi, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Dhiran Verghese, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Sheldon Brownstein, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Hakan Oral, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Michelle Bloom, MD
NYU Langone Health

Shona Velamakanni, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Samantha Sublette, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Amy Sarma, MD
Masssachusetts General Hospital

Rakesh Latchamsetty, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Dinesh Sharma, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Muazzum Shah, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Rachael Venn, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Luis Rechani, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Dee Dee Wang, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Travis Howard, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Luis Paz Rios, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Monica Colvin, MD
University of Michigan Medical School

Henry Ford
Henry Ford Health System

Thomas Caranasos, MD
NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Antonio Lewis, MD
Cleveland Clinic

Register Today for the Summit

Choose Naples, Florida, as your next destination for cardiac education.
Learn more about event registration fees, hotel accommodations, CME credits, and FAQs.

Evaluation Form Information

For 4th Annual Naples Cardiovascular Summit Attendees seeking CME and MOC credits.
Deadlines: The submission of the CME & MOC evaluation form is due on 3/3/2025 (end of business day).

Email your completed forms to: annette.campbell@nchmd.org

For Details: Contact Annette Campbell with any questions.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is one of the most progressive healthcare systems in the country. More than just a few hospitals, NCH is an alliance of more than 700 independent physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Collier County and Southwest Florida. The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has been a pioneer in the cardiac arena for nearly 25 years and is committed to providing the highest quality cardiovascular care in Southwest Florida. With a team of world-class cardiologists, surgeons, and specialists, the NCH Rooney Heart Institute utilizes the latest technology and innovative treatments to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Our dedication to research, advanced therapies, and comprehensive care positions us as a leader in heart health, striving to improve the quality of life for every patient we serve.

The University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center (CVC), part of Michigan Medicine, builds on over 175 years of medical excellence. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery programs by U.S. News & World Report, it is the top-ranked program in Michigan. With expert, multidisciplinary care teams, groundbreaking research, and advanced technologies housed in a state-of-the-art facility, the Frankel CVC remains at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of cardiovascular care and delivering the most advanced, personalized treatments to patients across Michigan and beyond.

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