Salvatore Carbonaro

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.

Carolyn Kasov is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She completed her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing from Pace University in New York. Carolyn received the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing in 2011. Carolyn joined the cardiology team at Stamford Health in 2010 and is the lead nurse practitioner for the Stamford Health cardiology group. She has practices in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She has a special interest in valvular heart disease and has served as the clinical coordinator for the Structural Heart and Valve Clinic at Stamford Health. She is committed to delivering patient-centered care, with a focus on promotion of health and prevention. Her philosophy of care includes an emphasis on patient education along with treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. She has expertise in cardiology and heart failure and is certified as a heart failure nurse practitioner with the Heart Failure Society of America as well as with the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses. Carolyn enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time with her family where she resides in Fairfield County. She sees patients in the Medical Office Building in Stamford.

Dr. Gioia practices cardiovascular medicine at Stamford Health. His practice includes patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure, as well as those who have undergone cardiovascular surgery and interventional procedures. Dr. Gioia completed his internal medicine residency at Morristown Medical Center where he also served as chief resident. He also completed his cardiology fellowship at Morristown Medical Center. Throughout his training, he received numerous awards including the American College of Physicians Young Achiever Award, Outstanding Interpersonal Skills/Communication Award, and Outstanding Professionalism Award. He has a special interest in echocardiography including transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear imaging, stress testing, and preventative cardiology. He resides in Fairfield County with his wife and children.