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Join a Collaborative Team of Dedicated Cardiovascular Specialists

As you join the cardiology team at Baptist Health System, you'll become part of a cohesive group of specialists who value collaboration, mutual respect, and clinical excellence. Your colleagues share a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while supporting each other's professional growth. The existing team has cultivated strong working relationships with primary care and other specialties, creating a cooperative environment where the focus remains on optimal patient outcomes rather than individual competition.

The west side practice currently operates with Dr. Kuo, an interventional cardiologist who serves as the primary physician at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital. Having established his practice in this community, he has developed strong relationships with local primary care providers but finds himself stretched thin between clinical duties, procedures, and hospital responsibilities. Dr. Shah, an interventional cardiologist based primarily at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, also provides coverage at Westover Hills on a part-time basis. Both physicians have expressed a strong desire for additional general cardiology support to help manage the growing patient volume.

• Dr. Kuo – Interventional cardiologist with a strong reputation in the community and approximately three years with the practice
• Dr. Shah – Established interventional cardiologist with approximately 11 years of experience at Baptist Health System
• Dr. Umar – General cardiologist who primarily focuses on post-acute care
• Nurse practitioners who provide clinical support and help manage hospital follow-ups
• Dedicated administrative staff, including clinic managers at each location who ensure smooth operations
• Comprehensive support staff including medical assistants, echo technicians, nuclear medicine technologists, and administrative personnel

The practice demonstrates remarkable stability and loyalty, with many physicians having remained with Baptist Health System for significant portions of their careers. Dr. Shah has been with the system for over a decade, demonstrating the supportive culture that fosters long-term commitment. Your colleagues have expressed that they are seeking a physician who is trustworthy, collaborative, and eager to build relationships with referring providers—someone they can confidently share patients with while maintaining the high-quality reputation they've established.

One of the key advantages of joining this team is the immediate ability to address the significant patient backlog. Dr. Kuo and Dr. Shah are currently working at capacity, with their clinics regularly operating at full volume. Your addition to the team will help alleviate this pressure while allowing the interventional cardiologists to focus more intensively on procedural work. The team structure provides the perfect balance of autonomy in your daily practice with collegial support when needed for complex cases.