Stamford Health - Electrophysiology

Si Zhang, DO is a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who cares for patients undergoing surgery and those who require pain management. He develops a safe plan for anesthesia when surgery is needed and helps patients who experience pain due to a chronic condition or those who suffer pain from cancer and other diseases. Dr. Zhang practices evidence-based techniques to manage pain including interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Dr. Zhang works with specialists to deliver comprehensive care plans focused on excellence in patient care. He provides compassionate care, helping patients experience less pain to improve the healing process. Dr. Zhang received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, went on to complete his anesthesiology residency at Tulane University School of Medicine and a fellowship in pain medicine at New York University School of Medicine.

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.

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.