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Dr. Ajay Agarwala, MD is a highly experienced cardiology specialist with more than 28 years of practice in the field. He brings advanced expertise in interventional cardiac procedures and the management of adult congenital heart conditions. Dr. Agarwala earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1994 and is affiliated with leading medical institutions, including Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center.

John Lee, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified specialist in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular medicine. He has extensive expertise in catheter-based treatments for coronary artery disease, advanced cardiac imaging, and peripheral vascular disease, including complex coronary disease, carotid artery disease, and claudication.

Dr. Lee graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, where he was recognized with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in Chemistry. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine, where he was honored with the prestigious Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Sciences.

He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, followed by clinical and research fellowships in cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He then pursued an interventional cardiology fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine/St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital Program in Houston.

Dr. Lee is a two-time recipient of the Tibor Fabian Research Award from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine STAR program. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Frank Tarantini, MD, FACS is a board-certified vascular surgeon specializing in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and AV fistula creation. He is recognized for his expertise in advanced vascular procedures, including radiofrequency ablation, laser vein closure, sclerotherapy, and peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting. Dr. Tarantini provides patient care at both American Access Care Brooklyn in New York and American Access Care Union in New Jersey.

Dr. Tarantini completed his undergraduate studies at Manhattan College before earning his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in Brooklyn. He went on to complete his surgical residency and a vascular and endovascular fellowship at the same institution.

He is an active member of the American Medical Society, the New York State Medical Society, the Richmond County Medical Society, and the New York Society for Vascular Surgery. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Tarantini has also contributed to the field through the publication of multiple clinical papers.

Dr. Raashan Williams, MD is a highly experienced interventional cardiologist based in Union City, NJ, with more than 25 years of clinical expertise. He specializes in interventional cardiac procedures and is committed to providing advanced, patient-focused cardiovascular care.

Dr. Williams earned his medical degree from Temple University in 1999 and is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center and Hoboken University Medical Center. He is currently accepting new patients and also offers telehealth appointments for added convenience.