
Meet the Heart and Vascular Institute Team at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
When you choose St. Joseph's for your heart and vascular care, you can take comfort in the fact that our board-certified cardiovascular specialists are committed to treating you with compassion, using the most advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques available.
Our cardiac specialists collaborate with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the most comprehensive and convenient care possible. Whether you are admitted to the hospital or are seen in one of our outpatient clinics, including options in the East Valley, our specially trained cardiovascular healthcare providers will be there for you every step of the way.
In addition, St. Joseph’s multidisciplinary Cardiac Quality Committee—including cardiologists, surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, patient educators, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals—meets regularly to review patient cases and create personalized treatment plans. Our physicians also collaborate with staff at Barrow Neurological Institute to support stroke prevention, treatment and research.
Find a Doctor

Advanced Heart Failure

Advanced Heart Failure

CT Surgery

CT Surgery

Joshua Kim, MD
General Cardiology

Joshua Kim, MD
General Cardiology

Akash Makkar, MD
Director of Electrophysiology at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Akash Makkar, MD
Director of Electrophysiology at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

General Cardiology

General Cardiology

Lauren Richards, MD
Structural / Interventionist

Lauren Richards, MD
Structural / Interventionist

Advanced Heart Failure

Advanced Heart Failure

General Cardiology

General Cardiology
Nurse Practitioners

Shayla Holyoke
Nurse Practitioner

Shayla Holyoke
Nurse Practitioner

Rhenita Fawagan
Nurse Practitioner

Rhenita Fawagan
Nurse Practitioner

Catherine Garcia
Nurse Practioner

Catherine Garcia
Nurse Practioner

Suzanne Sewell
Nurse Practitioner

Suzanne Sewell
Nurse Practitioner

Linda Staley
Nurse Practitioner

Linda Staley
Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Wesselhoff
Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Wesselhoff
Nurse Practitioner