Current Cardiovascular Fellows
Current Cardiovascular Fellows
Our 2026-27 Cardiovascular Fellows.
Third Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Dhan Shrestha M.B., B.S. (PGY-5) – Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences College of Medicine, Nepal.
- Hometown: Bhojpur, Nepal.
- Clinical Interests: Electrophysiology.
- Research Interests: Arrythmias, pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy.
- About: Coming from a geographically diverse country of Nepal, I am very fond of traveling and trying new cuisine with my wife.
Second Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Roudabeh Kiani, M.D. (PGY-4)
- Hometown: Tehran, Iran.
- Clinical Interests: Cardiovascular Imaging.
- Research Interests: Advancing research in women's cardiovascular health.
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About: Dr. Kiani is originally from Iran and lived in Canada before earning her medical degree from the American University of Antigua. She completed clinical rotations in Brooklyn , NY and residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.
During residency, she was known for her clinical excellence and dedication to resident wellness. Her research experience began in medical school and continued during the COVID-19 pandemic while working in the ICU in Brooklyn. Her academic interests focus on cardiovascular imaging and advancing research in women’s cardiovascular health.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys Persian literature, classic films, classical music, spending time with friends and family, and playing the piano.
Anjali Prakash, M.D. (PGY-4)
- Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Clinical Interests: Interventional and structural cardiology, and preventive cardiology with a focus on women’s cardiovascular health.
- Research Interests: Outcomes-based research in heart failure and coronary artery disease, with a particular interest in the impact of medication optimization.
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About: Dr. Prakash completed her Medical Degree at Indiana University School of Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (South Nassau).
Outside of medicine, Anjali is all about movement and creativity. She finds balance through vinyasa yoga, joy in tending to her garden, and adrenaline in water sports. She loves discovering cozy cafes and vegetarian food from around the world.
First Year Cardiovascular Fellows
Berke Cenktug Korucu
- Hometown: Bursa, Turkiye.
- Clinical Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Imaging.
- Research Interests: Cardiovascular Risk Stratification, Cardiovascular Digital Health.
- About: I earned my Medical Doctor degree from Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine and completed my Internal Medicine residency at Rutgers Health / Jersey City Medical Center, where I also had the honor of serving as Chief Medical Resident.
- Outside of Medicine: I love sailing. I used to compete in regattas, but these days I mostly cruise with my family. That said, you can still find me racing on Otsego Lake on Sundays! In the winter, I love to go snowboarding.
Suman Paudel
- Hometown: Pokhara, Nepal.
- Clinical Interests: Cardiac Arrhythmias, Cardiac Imaging.
- Research Interests: Cardiovascular outcomes in electrophysiology, and in population from rural and underserved communities.
- About: Completed Medical Degree at Gandaki Medical College, Tribhuvan University in Pokhara, Nepal and Internal Medicine Residency in Bassett Medical Center where I also served as Chief Resident. I am excited to continue my training at Bassett as a Cardiovascular Disease Fellow.
- Outside of Medicine: I enjoy trekking, traveling, exploring new places, playing cricket. I specially enjoy spending time outdoors.
Carlos Espiche Salazar
- Hometown: Lima, Peru
- Clinical Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Structural Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging
- Research Interests: Microvasculature disfunction, MINOCA, ACS, Aortic Stenosis, Cardiac Imaging
- About: Completed my medical degree at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru. Master in Education at the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru, and Internal Medicine Residency in St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, NYC.
- Outside of Medicine: Passionate lifelong learner and urban explorer with a deep appreciation for arts and culture, including theater, museums, and Broadway. Outside of professional pursuits, I maintain an active lifestyle through competitive sports and martial arts — specifically open-water swimming, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, tennis, and soccer. An avid reader (with Albert Camus's The Stranger as a favorite) and a devoted animal lover with three Golden Retrievers.
