Dallaire, Sarah, Catherine

Dr. Cusack joined The Heart Physicians, now Stamford Health Medical Group, in 2011. She is the active in the GO RED movement and is well known on the health lecture circuit throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. She is the recipient of the 2012 BRAVA award and is responsible for bringing the “Walk With A Doc” program to Stamford to emphasize the role of lifestyle in cardiovascular care. In addition, Dr. Cusack is the Director of the Women's Heart Program.

After finishing his physician assistant program and post-graduate surgical training, Nasser Zolfaghari has been working in computed tomography for the past two decades. Nasser supports patients throughout the entire surgery experience, in collaboration with other members of the surgical team. He loves his role at Stamford Health and enjoys the feeling of making a positive impact on a patient’s life. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, playing tennis, and exercising whenever possible.

Kristen Carter earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She joined the Stamford Health cardiology department after practicing in New York City in various cardiac specialties for almost 10 years. She previously worked in the specialties of cardiothoracic surgery critical care and electrophysiology. She is passionate about preventative medicine and early diagnosis of heart disease for living a long, happy life. Kristen enjoys running for exercise as well as running after her two young kids. She is currently learning how to play Mahjong.