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Dr. Miguel A. Salazar has an extensive background in treating a variety of heart arrhythmias, as well as specialized training that makes him a wonderful resource for our patients.
Dr. Salazar graduated from the University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, after which he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship at the University of Irvine Medical Center. He then went on to train in electrophysiology at the University of Southern California. He also completed an additional year of electrophysiology fellowship as an advanced fellow at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
He then remained at William Beaumont Hospital, where he expanded the persistent atrial fibrillation program and championed CFAE ablation for patients from around the state of Michigan. He also served as an associate professor of medicine and as the director of the lead management program at the hospital.
Dr. Salazar is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and electrophysiology. He is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society and a member of the American Society of Echocardiography. He has presented at major conferences and published his research in leading journals.
Dr. Oana M. Penciu is a non-invasive cardiologist specializing in clinical cardiology and imaging modalities. She has a special interest in heart failure, cardiovascular diseases in women and echocardiography. She also manages the care of patients with valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral vascular disease.
Elba Espinoza is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in caring for patients with complex cardiovascular diagnoses. Elba graduated from University of Phoenix and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Elba is essential for our practice and our patients. Her professional and interpersonal skills are remarkable. She is hardworking, dedicated and very invested in our patient's care.
Elba manages patients both in an inpatient and outpatient setting.