Dr. Asif Rehman, (fourth from left) and the Cardiac Cath.
Lab staff |
(July 7, 2006 -- Rockville Centre, N.Y.)
- Mercy Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of our
new state of the art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The lab
is now in use for diagnostic cardiac catheterization, the gold
standard for measuring blockages or lesions in the coronary arteries
and diagnosing heart disease. Dr. Asif Rehman, F.A.C.P., F.A.C.C.,
F.S.C.A.I., an experienced leader in the field of interventional
Cardiology, will direct the Cath Lab. Dr. Rehman was trained in
interventional cardiology at Tuft's University in Boston and is
one of the busiest and highly skilled operators at St. Francis
Heart Hospital. Dr. Rehman's reputation for quality and excellence
in patient care precedes him.
Under Dr. Rehman's leadership, Mercy Medical Center's Cardiac
Catheterization Lab. will offer diagnostic cardiac catheterization
with the same advanced technology and attention to patient comfort
as offered at St. Francis Hospital. Elective diagnostic cardiac
catheterization is also available on an outpatient basis.
“It is our privilege to announce that Dr. Asif Rehman,
noted cardiologist from St. Francis Hospital, the Heart Center,
will direct our Cath Lab as we continue to develop accessible,
high quality, community-based cardiology services” said
Nancy Simmons, Executive Director of Mercy Medical Center. “Mercy
is more than pleased to be able to offer the residents of the
communities we serve such technologically advanced services
in a caring and compassionate setting.”
About Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center is a 387-bed, not-for-profit medical center
and level II trauma center serving the healthcare needs of the
residents of Nassau County and the surrounding area. Mercy is
best known for the specialties of maternal health, oncology,
physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral
health services, and is the regional home of Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center. Mercy Medical Center is a member of Catholic
Health Services of Long Island.
Contact us at (516) 62-MERCY or visit us at http://mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org.
For immediate release, contact: Mel Granick
Phone: 516-705-2618
E-Mail: mel.granick@chsli.org |
