Cardiovascular at AHS
Welcome to the Cardiovascular services at Alameda Health System. We are a team of dedicated cardiologists and vascular surgeons, focused on providing compassionate and high quality care. We provide a wide range of services, including preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, aortic and peripheral vascular disease.
Our Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC) is an Alameda County designated receiving center for patients with heart attacks and cardiac arrests, and is home to a state of the art cardiac catheterization laboratory. Our non-invasive laboratory is accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
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Staff Biographies
Cardiology
- Chief of Cardiology
Dr. Marina Trilesskaya is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and the systemwide Chief of Cardiology at Alameda Health System. Dr. Trilesskaya’s past appointments included medical directorship of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and chair of the Department of Medicine at AHS. She has served on several quality committees. She is passionate about eliminating disparities and optimizing the health of our diverse communities.
Dr. Trilesskaya enjoys staying active and exploring beautiful outdoors of the East Bay. When she is not hiking the hills of Mount Diablo, she can be found practicing drums or watching a cooking show on Netflix.
Languages
English, Ukrainian, Russian
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
- Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
Fellowship
- California Pacific Medical Center, 2012
- Banner University Medical Center, 2013
Residency
California Pacific Medical Center, 2009
Internship
California Pacific Medical Center, 2007
Medical Degree
University of California Davis, MD, 2006
- System Wide Medical Director, Non – Invasive Cardiac Laboratory, Alameda Health System
- Medical Director Cardiology Clinic, Highland Hospital
Dr. Sophie Barbant serves as the System Wide Medical Director of the Non- Invasive Cardiac Laboratory at Alameda Health System and Medical Director of the Cardiology Clinic at Highland Hospital. Her emphasis is in echocardiography, cardiovascular imaging, and general management of cardiovascular disease. She has a clinical interest in valvular disease and medical education. Dr. Barbant enjoys painting, reading, and cooking.
Languages
English, French
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Echocardiography, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- California Pacific Medical Center, Cardiology, 1998
- UCSF School of Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, 1995
- UCSF, Research fellowship, Echocardiography, 1992
Residency
California Pacific Medical Center, 2000
Medical Degree
University Rene Descartes Paris, MD, 1987
- Cardiologist
Dr. Robert Gwynn is a cardiologist at Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital with over 30 years of experience. He completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and his medical degree at Cornell University. He was formally one of the founding members of the Cardiovascular Consultant Medical Group and a recipient of the American Heart Association “Medical Heart of Gold Award”. He is passionate about providing individualized cardiac medical care. In his free time, Dr. Gwynn enjoys spending time with family, reading, and hiking.
Languages
English
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Echocardiography, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
Residency
New York Hospital
Medical Degree
Cornell University JS Weill Medical College, MD, 1965
- Cardiologist
Dr. Alvaro Waissbluth is a cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He received his medical degree at the Ohio State University and continued at the institution for his internal medicine residency. He then received his cardiovascular fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis. He practiced interventional cardiology for 20 years in Cincinnati before following his daughter to California. He switched gears in California and decided to pursue noninvasive cardiology. His favorite hobbies include mountain biking and reading non-fiction. Dr. Waissbluth loves connecting with patients and helping them with any and all of their heart issues. He speaks English and Spanish and is primarily located at Alameda Hospital, Marina Wellness Clinic, and Hayward Wellness Clinic.
Languages
English, Spanish
Education
Medical Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
Fellowship
Cardiovascular fellowship at Washington University in St Louis, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency at Ohio State University, 1995
Medical Degree
Ohio State University, MD, 1992
- Interventional Cardiologist
Yemisi Adejumo, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital. Dr. Adejumo is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Internal Medicine. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures that increase blood flow to the heart, diminish chest pain and decrease the risk of heart attack. She also closes small holes in the heart via a minimally invasive approach. Her desire is to be an active partner with her patients and help them improve their quality of life and life expectancy through building long term relationships with them in an outpatient setting. She is passionate about educating patients about their options and how they can be an active participant in their own cardiovascular health.
Dr. Adejumo enjoys, cooking, hiking, spending time outdoors exploring California with her husband, and kids.
Languages
English, Yoruba
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
- Echocardiography, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell, 2019
Residency
University of Michigan, 2016
Internship
Stony Brook University School of Medicine, 2013
Medical Degree
University of Virginia, MD, 2012
- Director, Cardiac Cath Lab, Highland Hospital
- Chief, Interventional Cardiology, Alameda Health System
Dr. Xin Yang is the Director of Cardiac Cath Lab and Chief of Interventional Cardiology at Alameda Health System. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Yang has a clinical interest in high risk / complex coronary interventions and percutaneous ventricular assist devices. He is passionate about improving quality of care and deeply committed in realizing Alameda Health System’s vision to promote wellness, eliminate disparities, and optimize the health of our diverse communities.
Dr. Yang is an active member of the Highland Interventional Cardiology team and cardiac catheterization laboratory since its inception in 2011.
Languages
English, Dutch, Mandarin, Cantonese
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- Cardiovascular Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 2010
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, 2006
Medical Degree
University of Cambridge, MD, 2001
- Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Steven Kang is the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Alameda Health System. Dr. Kang is board certified in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He specializes in implantation and management of cardiac implantable electronic devices, cardiac ablation for the treatment of arrythmias, and comprehensive management of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Kang enjoys spending time with his wife who is a practicing neurologist in Berkeley, California and his three kids and three dogs. He is currently learning to play guitar and enjoys fishing and tennis.
Languages
English
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2019
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2003
Fellowship
- Harbor – University of California Los Angeles, Cardiology, 2003
- Harbor – University of California Los Angeles, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2003
Residency
George Washington University, 1999
Medical Degree
George Washington University, MD, 1996
Vascular
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, UCSF
- Head of Vascular Surgery and Medical Director Vascular Laboratory, Alameda Health System
- Assistant Trauma Director, Alameda Health System
Dr. Shahram Aarabi is Head of Vascular Surgery at Alameda Health System. Dr. Aarabi performs the full range of elective and emergent complex open and endovascular procedures, based at the San Francisco East Bay’s only level 1 trauma center, Highland Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Aarabi has operating privileges at UCSF Parnassus Medical Center.
Dr. Aarabi is passionate about improving population health for underserved patients, focusing his energies on the care of peripheral vascular and trauma patients. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Aarabi is a nationally funded researcher with >$2M in current grant funding to develop emergency medical devices that help vulnerable populations.
Dr. Aarabi loves spending time with his spouse and their two children. In his free time, he enjoys being outside skiing, hiking, swimming, and paddling an outrigger canoe. When he’s tired, he likes to lay in the grass or BBQ with his family and friends.
Languages
English (fluent), Farsi (fluent), Spanish (Basic)
Education
Medical Board Certification:
- General Surgery, American Board of General Surgery
- Surgery Critical Care, American Board of Surgery Critical Care
- Vascular Surgery, American Board of Vascular Surgery
Other Certification
- American College of Surgeons, Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
- American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
Fellowship
- University of Washington, Trauma Critical Care, 2015
- University of Washington, Vascular Surgery, 2017
Residency
University of Washington, General Surgery, 2013
Medical Degree
New York University, MD, 2007
- Attending Vascular Surgeon
Dr. Arnold Levine is a vascular surgeon at Alameda Health System and has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Levine is board certified in Vascular Surgery and is also a registered vascular technologist and registered vascular physician interpreter (RVPI).
Dr. Levine enjoys skiing, swimming, biking, piano, and reading history.
Languages
English
Education
Medical Board Certification: Vascular Surgery, American Board of Vascular Surgery, 1989
Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin Vascular Surgery, 1984
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin General Surgery, 1983
Medical Degree
Northwestern University, MD, 1978
Advance Practice Provider
- Physician Assistant
John Puccini, PA-C, is a physician assistant at Alameda Health System. He is passionate about the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, hypertension, interventional structural heart therapies, atrial fibrillation management, and orthopedic therapies for joint disease of shoulder, hip, and knee.
John enjoys camping, gardening, woodworking, and leading Cub Scouts into the outdoors.
Languages
English, Spanish (Conversational)
Education
Masters: Samuel Merritt University
- Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Surgery
Britton Hart, NP, is a nurse practitioner at Alameda Health System. She is a ANCC Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and has a passion in dialysis access and varicose veins.
Britton enjoys traveling, horseback riding, and football – she is a huge Buffalo Bills fan.
Languages
English
Education
Masters: University of Rochester, 2011
Awards and Recognition
Patient Comments
“Dr. Barbant is my cardiologist & she is THE MOST WONDERFUL person! I am so lucky to have her in charge of the medical issue that dominates my life! She is absolutely AWESOME! FANTASTIC”
“I switched to Alameda Health just to follow Dr. Yang. He’s the best ever.”
“Dr. Adejumo was on time, friendly, attentive, caring, responsive and thorough in discussing my health and future.”