With impeccable credentials, a firm commitment to keeping current with the latest advances, and a wealth of experience in their fields, the cardiac team at The Heart Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is both knowledgeable and caring. Supported by dedicated health professionals specially trained in caring for patients with heart trouble, our team works with you, your family and your primary doctor from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up. Each step of the way, we answer your questions and take the time to be sure you understand your condition and treatment options.

James Dralle, MD
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Howard Levite, MD
Medical Director, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Interventional Cardiologist

Howard I. Axelrod, MD
Cardiac Surgeon

Mohamed H. Elnahal, MD, FACP, FACC
Chairman of the Division of Cardiology

Nader N. Ghaly, MD, FACC, FAHA
Director of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services

Kenneth J. Abrams, MD, MBA
Patient Safety Officer and Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Eugene Grossi, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon

	James Dralle, MD

James Dralle, MD
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Heart Institute at ARMC

Dr. Dralle was most recently the medical director for the Cardiac Surgery Program at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Illinois, one of the top 100 heart hospitals in the country. Dr. Dralle is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Dralle earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and cardiothoracic fellowship at the New York University Medical Center.

To make an appointment with one of our specialists, call 609-748-7500.

	Howard Levite , MD

Howard Levite, MD
Medical Director, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Interventional Cardiologist
The Heart Institute at ARMC

Dr. Levite graduated from Yale University in 1976 and attended Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his cardiology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in 1986 and finished his cardiac catheterization and angioplasty fellowships at New York University Medical Center in 1987. He received his MBA from Zicklin School of Business in 2003. Dr. Levite is an attending physician in the cardiac catheterization laboratories at the New York University and Bellevue Hospital. He is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

To make an appointment with one of our specialists, call 609-748-7500.

	Howard I. Axelrod, MD

Howard I. Axelrod, MD
Cardiac Surgeon
The Heart Institute at ARMC

Dr. Howard Axelrod came to ARMC from Westchester Medical Center in New York where he initiated a minimally invasive cardiac surgery program, including minimally invasive vein harvesting. Dr. Axelrod has extensive experience with Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. While at Westchester, Dr. Axelrod served on the faculty of New York Medical College as an Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Axelrod earned his medical degree at New York University of Medicine. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a member of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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	Mohamed H. Elnahal, MD, FACP, FACC

Mohamed H. Elnahal, MD, FACP, FACC
Chairman of the Division of Cardiology
The Heart Institute at ARMC

Dr. Elnahal completed his fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in 1991 and finished his cardiac pacing fellowship at UMDNJ Beth Israel Medical Center in 1992. He graduated from Cairo University Medical School, Cairo, Egypt, in 1981. Board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and pacing and electrophysiology, Dr. Elnahal is a recipient of the Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation for Self-Directed Learning, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Elnahal began at ARMC in the Division of Cardiology after completion of his pacemaker fellowship. He has been Chief of the Division of Cardiology since 2004.

To make an appointment with one of our specialists, call 609-748-7500.

	Nader N. Ghaly, MD, FACC, FAHA

Nader N. Ghaly, MD, FACC, FAHA
Director of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services
The Heart Institute at ARMC

Previously, Dr. Ghaly was Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UMDNJ and a practicing member of the South Jersey Heart Group. Prior to that, he was a staff member of the Electrophysiology/Pacemaker Department at Deborah Heart and Lung Center and Assistant Director of Arrhythmia Services at MCP-Philadelphia. Dr. Ghaly completed his fellowships in cardiology and electrophysiology at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in 1990. Dr. Ghaly graduated from Ain Shams University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, in 1980. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association Council on clinical Cardiology.

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	Kenneth J. Abrams, MD, MBA

Prior to joining ARMC, Dr. Abrams was Vice-Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he held a number of key leadership positions throughout his twelve-year tenure. Dr. Abrams completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. He graduated from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1987 and earned his MBA at The Zicklin School of Business in New York City in 1999. An acclaimed lecturer, author, and teacher, Dr. Abrams is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiologists and has served on numerous boards, including Secretary of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and Committees of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

To make an appointment with one of our specialists, call 609-748-7500.

	Eugene Grossi, MD

Eugene Grossi, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Grossi is the associate director of cardiac research and an associate professor of surgery at New York University's School of Medicine . He is an attending surgeon at New York University Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center and at New York Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Grossi is recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Grossi earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his internship, residency and research fellowship at New York University Medical Center.

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