Raman L. Mitra, MD, PHD, FACC

Dr. Aslam received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan and Masters in Public Health / Health Administration from University of Oklahoma-health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City. He completed his internal medicine residency at Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, cardiology fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois and Interventional cardiology fellowship at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital / University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Affiliated Hospitals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is board-certified in cardiology, nuclear medicine, interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a fellow of the society of cardiac angiography and intervention. He serves as faculty at University of Indiana School of Medicine as Voluntary assistant Professor. He is currently Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists at South Bend as well as Medical Director of Cardiac Cath Lab at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. He serves on the Governing Council of the Beacon Heart & Vascular & Stroke Center and various quality and peer review committees. He formerly served as director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Memorial Hospital of South Bend and director of ICU and Cardiopulmonary Services at Grandview Hospital in Michigan He has special interest in coronary, peripheral and endovascular interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), as well as structural heart diseases.

Dr. Scott Hurley didn’t know where his passion for the sciences would take him until he spent a summer during college interning at a camp for children with diabetes. While teaching campers coping mechanisms to make them feel like their condition was a way of life, instead of a barrier, he realized he wanted to be a doctor. “Translating the scientific knowledge into confidence for my patients brings me so much joy, said Dr. Hurley, of Columbia City, Indiana, where his father works as an emergency room physician. “I educate patients about their medical conditions so they have a well-informed and evidence-based platform from which to make decisions about their heart health.” Since graduating from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Hurley has been caring for a variety of patients, from those who suffer from acute critical illnesses to those who require preventative medicine, and he customizes care for every patient. “So much of cardiology hinges on accurate interpretation of imaging modalities, that I focus on individualizing care based on my personalized review of patient images,” he said. Because there are not always straight-forward answers to all medical situations, Dr. Hurley understands the importance for physicians to listen and understand patients. He chose to work at Beacon because of its priority on patient-centered care. “The cardiology group emphasizes the importance of providing patient-centered care based on both evidence and compassion, which are important to me,” he said. “My father once made a point of telling me that it is a privilege to care for patients and their families,” he said. “That piece of wisdom always stays with me.” In his own words What was your first job growing up? My first job was teaching tennis at a country club where I learned the value of good customer service. The responsibilities of every individual, no matter how minute they may seem, play a giant role in customer satisfaction. What is your favorite food? Favorite movie? Sushi is my favorite food. My favorite movie is Forest Gump. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone alive or deceased, who would it be? I would sit down with Winston Churchill. I would love to hear his recollections of all the historical moments in his life. His use of language and rhythm was fascinating. In addition to medicine, what are you most passionate about? I am passionate about my family and friends, of course, especially my daughter, wife and two dogs. What is something most people don’t know about you? I enjoy cooking. My particular interest is in cooking meals with a French style of preparation and French flavors. I am not a natural cook by any means, however, and must follow directions to a T.

Vinod Chauhan, MD, FACC received his medical degree from Government Medical College, South Gujarat University in Surat, India. He completed his residency at LaGuardia Hospital, Forest Hills New York and St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York...