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Dr. Dhruvakumar is the Director of Electrophysiology for Stamford Hospital and joined The Heart Physicians, now Stamford Health Medical Group, in February 2013. She is fellowship-trained in electrophysiology with expertise in device implantation and cardiac ablations. She also has advanced training in complex ablations including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions. Dr. Dhruvakumar received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with honors from Brown University. She then attended University of Massachusetts Medical College and completed an internship and residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She then went on to complete a cardiology fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and her electrophysiology fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to Stamford, she was Director of Electrophysiology and Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey — The University Hospital. Her innovations includes the design of an advanced 3-D mapping and imaging system in Stamford Hospital’s Electrophysiology lab that includes a state-of-the-art biplane procedure room with advanced analysis and recording equipment.

Dr. Hamed Emami is a fellowship-trained cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist with Stamford Health in Stamford, Connecticut, and specializes in caring for conditions affecting the electrical system of the heart resulting in fast or slow heart rhythms. Dr. Emami has a special interest in medical and procedural management of cardiac arrhythmias and his clinical expertise covers a broad range of complex procedures including ablation of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, implantation of cardiac electronic devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, as well as implantation of left atrial appendage occlusion devices. Dr. Emami strives to get to know his patients very well and help them learn more about their medical condition as well as the available treatment options, so they feel empowered to participate in a shared decision making to create a care plan that aligns with their goals. He values staying up to date with relevant clinical guidelines and latest treatment technologies to offer the highest level of care to his patients. Outside the office, Dr. Emami enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.