The West Valley cardiology team at Abrazo Medical Group is built around three experienced interventional cardiologists who have developed a collaborative, high-volume practice. The group shares hospital coverage, cath lab time, and patient management across both the outpatient clinic and Abrazo West Campus. Physicians describe a close working relationship with hospital leadership and a culture of open communication that sets the group apart from larger, more fragmented systems.
| Physician | Credential | Specialty | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pham | DO | Invasive-Interventional Cardiology | 4.9/5.0 |
| James Kim | MD | Invasive-Interventional Cardiology | 4.5/5.0 |
| Saifuldeen Al Qaisi | MD | Invasive-Interventional Cardiology | 4.7/5.0 |
Richard Pham, DO serves as the group director at the West Valley location. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology, and is affiliated with both Abrazo West Campus and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. He has presented evidence-based research at national meetings and published in multiple medical journals. Dr. Pham is fluent in Vietnamese.
James Kim, MD is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology. He completed his training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and served in the military for nearly a decade during his medical education. Dr. Kim is affiliated with Abrazo West Campus and is known within the group as a high-volume proceduralist who prefers hospital weeks for their access to interventional cases.
Saifuldeen Al Qaisi, MD is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, National Board of Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography (NBE), and Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC). He trained at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Al Qaisi is fluent in Arabic and is affiliated with both Abrazo West Campus and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.
The group currently has one general cardiologist on staff. The general cardiologist carries a clinic panel of 30 to 45 patients per day and covers echo reads, nuclear imaging, and non-invasive workups. Any referrals from the general cardiologist for interventional procedures are divided among the three interventionalists.
The following physicians provide dedicated procedural time in the cath lab and work alongside the cardiology group at Abrazo West Campus.
The group is actively expanding its APP support structure to keep pace with volume growth.