Vinod Chauhan, MD - Beacon Medical Group Advanced Cardiology Specialists South Bend

Dr. Mittal received his medical degree from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India. He completed his internship at Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India and postgraduate training in the United Kingdom. He also completed clinical simulation and medical education fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He then went to University of Missouri, Columbia for cardiovascular research fellowship, internal medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship. He completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at Borgess Heart Institute, Kalamazoo with the Michigan State University. Dr. Mittal is Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear medicine. Dr. Mittal's area of expertise includes coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, minimally invasive valve replacement and repair such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Mitra-clip procedures. He also maintains clinical interest in stroke prevention through Endoscopic Left atrial appendage closure with Watchman or Amulet device for those with atrial fibrillation and closure of patent foramen ovale or ASD for those with septal defect. Dr. Mittal has widely published and presented his research in medical education and cardiovascular field. He has received several awards and grants for his research, especially for developing a new drug eluting stent. His research profile can be checked at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/... He is passionate about patient centered care, medical education and clinical research. Dr. Mittal serves on editorial boards of scientific journals. He is a Fellow of American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians. When he is not at work, he enjoys traveling, running and spending time with his family.

About Dr. Khabbaz With expertise that comes from more than 25 years in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, Walid Khabbaz, MD, has a broad professional background. He has worked in private practice, been an attending physician at a major medical center, and instructed surgery classes for medical students. Dr. Khabbaz earned his Doctor of Medicine at Damascus University School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria, and his Master of Science in Surgery, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Graduate Education, Chicago, IL. At the University of Illinois at Chicago, he completed both an internship and residency in general surgery and was also Research Fellow in Surgery and Chief Resident in General Surgery during his time there. He also did a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Khabbaz is skilled at performing adult cardiac and adult thoracic surgeries, as well as particular vascular procedures. Whether he is performing a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery or a traditional open or Da Vinci Assisted Thoracic Surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the lung, the pleura and mediastinum, or any other procedure, he follows this philosophy: “I think of the patient as a member of my family,” he says. The advice and treatment recommendations are based on this consideration. “I provide an honest opinion based on the national guidelines and my clinical experience.” He adds that providing individualized recommendations and treatment plans for each patient is vital because everyone is different, noting that you can’t expect all patients to respond to treatment as they would in textbooks. “It is a very satisfying feeling when you see your patients doing and feeling better after surgery,” he adds.

About Dr. Kahn With a deep desire to make a positive impact on people's lives, Yosef A. Kahn, MD, embraced a career in medicine, which he finds to be extremely gratifying. “The ability to alleviate suffering, improve health, and potentially save lives is an incredibly powerful motivator,” he says. Dr. Kahn adds that he was also inspired by observing his father, a physician, in his work with patients and the positive effect he had on others. In addition to his father’s work, Dr. Kahn’s mother is a podiatrist and many of his eight siblings are also involved in health care. “They demonstrated a tremendous love for what they did, which inspired many of us also to go into healthcare,” he says. Dr. Kahn earned his Bachelor of Science, Biology, from University of Maryland (College Park, MD) and his Doctor of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College (Philadelphia, PA). Post-graduate training included: Resident in Internal Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital (New York, NY); Fellow in Cardiovascular Diseases, Banner University Medical Center (Phoenix, AZ), University of Arizona College of Medicine—Phoenix; First Year Fellow in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Lahey Clinic (Burlington, MA), Tufts University School of Medicine; and Second Year Fellow in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (Boston, MA), Tufts University School of Medicine. In a constantly evolving field, Dr. Kahn continually delves into all the sciences—especially biology, anatomy, and physiology. He chose the field of cardiac electrophysiology, which is the study of the electrical system that controls the heart's rhythm, due to a fascination with how the heart works and because of the impact it has on a person’s overall health. “The heart is so central to life, and being able to help people with their heart rhythm issues can be incredibly rewarding,” he says. “Ultimately, I aim to empower my patients to take charge of their health while providing them with the knowledge, support, and treatments they need to live their best lives. It’s not just about fixing problems—it’s about helping people thrive,” he says. As a provider, Dr. Kahn hopes that those he cares for understand how much he cares about their well-being and that he is dedicated to finding the best path for them as he looks at the bigger picture. Dr. Kahn delivers both good and difficult news with transparency and honesty, valuing each relationship and the opportunity to partner with each person on their health journey. In his own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My grandfather What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I used to work in the computer lab as an assistant and really enjoyed helping others with their computer needs. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite foods: Pizza Favorite movie: Last of the Mohicans What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best was math; Worst was Spanish If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why?If I could sit down to dinner with anyone, I think I’d choose Mahatma Gandhi. His life was so deeply intertwined with ideas of compassion, non-violence, and social justice, and I’ve always been fascinated by how he approached conflict resolution—not just on a political level, but in his personal philosophy of life. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? Outdoor activities, Brazilian jiu-jitsu (although still a white belt), and magic What is something most people don’t know about you? My name was originally Joseph but my parents later changed it to Yosef.