Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship

Rohil Bedi, M.D.

Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Rohil Bedi was born in India and moved around a lot growing up. He even spent some time in West Virginia before returning to India and finishing high school in New Delhi. He subsequently moved to St. Louis for his undergraduate studies and has called the city home since 2013 — the longest he's lived anywhere! 

Bedi is interested in interventional and structural cardiology. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights (or talking about how he needs to), spending time with his family and significant other, watching mystery movies and learning about investing and personal finance. He is also an avid, albeit slightly depressed and constantly disappointed Manchester United fan, yet this does not keep him from believing next season will be our season!

Lolita Golemi, M.D.

Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical school: Rush University School of Medicine

Lolita Golemi is originally from Albania. She moved to Chicago, during high school, which is also when she decided she wanted to become a cardiologist. She is passionate about all aspects of cardiology, but she's particularly interested in cardiac imagine and advanced heart failure. 

Golemi enjoys family time, running, cooking and checking out new coffee shops around the city. 

Michael "Mike" Khorsandi, M.D.

Residency: George Washington University at Luminis Health AAMC
Medical school: Windsor University School of Medicine

Upon completing his residency training, Michael Khorsandi pursued his passion for cardiology by joining the Preventative Cardiology Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins University. There, he played a pivotal role in leading the busy Cardiometabolic Clinic. He fellowship provided him with Level 2 training in coronary CTA imaging, a comprehensive curriculum in preventative cardiology, and extensive research exposure — particularly in the management and risk assessment of atherosclerotic vascular disease. Khorsandi aspires to bridge preventative cardiology with interventional cardiology, carving out a unique niche that is scarcely represented. 

Outside of work, Khorsandi enjoys football. 

Abdullah Yeşilyaprak, M.D.

Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Medical school: Istanbul University

Abdullah Yeşilyaprak is originally from Turkey. His medical journey began at Istanbul University, a place where his profound interest in cardiology blossomed. That passion led him to the United States, where he had the privilege of working as a clinical research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. Following that enriching experience, Yeşilyaprak completed residency training at Wayne State University in Michigan, where he had the honor of serving as chief resident in his final year. He feels fortunate to be at SLU SOM, an opportunity he embraces with immense gratitude and enthusiasm. 

Yeşilyaprak is interested in clinical education and an academic career in advanced cardiac imaging. His hobbies include hiking, kayaking, discovering new restaurants and spending cherished moments with his two adorable cats. 

Omar Almaadawy, M.D.

Residency: MedStar Health - Georgetown University (Baltimore) Program
Medical school: Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine

Omar Almaadawy is originally from Egypt, where he earned his medical degree before moving to the United States. He completed internal medicine residency training, during which he developed a strong interest in cardiology. Almaadawy is passionate about academic medicine and teaching. He even runs a YouTube channel focused on physiology and biochemistry. He also enjoys exploring the intersection of medicine with artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

Outside of work, Almaadawy loves spending quality time with his family, discovering new places and trying different restaurants. 

Shushant Koirala, M.D.

Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Shushant Koirala is originally from Nepal and has slowly been collecting zip codes across the globe, having lived in Australia, Boston, Albuquerque, Fayetteville, Philadelphia and Chicago before landing (once again) in St. Louis. 

Koirala is interested in advanced imaging and interventional cardiology. In his free time, he is usually outside, often wandering through Forest Park, watching soccer with questionable emotional stability, or getting way too competitive during game nights. He also tries to squeeze in travel whenever he can, especially to places that offer good food, great views, or ideally, both. 

Do Park, M.D.

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical school: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Do Park is from Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Colorado. Medicine has taken he and his wife to Dallas and now, St. Louis.

Park is interested in general cardiology and electrophysiology. His hobbies include guitar, cycling, trying to be a consistent bogey golfer, and checking out new restaurants and trying all kinds of cuisine with his wife.

Arjun Kumar Sharma, D.O.

Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical school: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine

Arjun Kumar Sharma was born in St. Louis and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which will always be home for him. He was lucky to grow up surrounded by family and friends, and he tries to keep things fun no matter what he is doing. He's a big South Florida sports fan — go Dolphins! He loves traveling, catching up with friends and family, working out, golfing, watching movies and trying new food. 

Sharma's journey in medicine has been rewarding and eventually led him back to St. Louis for residency training. He's wanted to become a cardiologist since his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. It's a field that excites him, as it's fast-moving, diverse and centered on helping people when they need it most. Sharma is interested in academic cardiology, cardiac intensive care and clinical education. 

Jason Siebert, M.D.

Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical school: University of South Carolina

Jason Siebert is originally from outside Charlotte, North Carolina. He went to Clemson University for his undergraduate degree (go Tigers!) and the University of South Carolina for medical school. Through the magic of The Match, he was fortunate to match into the internal medicine program at SLU. He truly enjoyed his experience, and he was regularly impressed by the skills and professionalism of the cardiology fellows and attending physicians who regularly worked with medically complex patients. Siebert is so grateful to have now matched into the cardiology program at SLU and is excited for the journey ahead!

Outside of work, Siebert enjoys exploring parks and festivals, enjoying restaurants with his wife and taking their dog to Bar K. 

Mustafa Alam, D.O.

Residency: Dartmouth
Medical school: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mustafa Alam transitioned to medicine after beginning his career in banking and finance --- and experience that helped shape his analytical approach to clinical care and research. His own commitment to health and lifestyle change sparked a strong interest in cardiovascular wellness and preventative cardiology. 

Alam is interested in preventative cardiology and vascular medicine, with research interests in inflammation, thrombosis, atherosclerosis and the use of data to guide individualized patient care. An avid researcher, he has received several honors, including the American Heart Association Early Career Investigator Travel Award. 

Outside of his clinical and research interests, Alam enjoys the outdoors, exploring Forest Park and all the amazing attractions in St. Louis, Missouri!

Talah Bakdash, M.D.

Residency: Brown University
Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Talah Bakdash is from Kansas but was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and is excited to be back for fellowship. Her interest in cardiology began during her OB rotation (yes, OB) in medical school and was solidifed during residency. She loves general cardiology but is especially excited about cardio-obstetrics and hopes to contribute to this growing specialty. 

Outside of medicine, Bakdash enjoys café-hopping with her husband and daughter, traveling (next on the bucket list is Portugal), and reading and writing poetry. 

Keshav Bhattar, M.D.

Residency: Memorial Healthcare System
Medical school: Dr. S.N. Medical College

Keshav Bhattar is from Jodhpur, India, where he went to medical school. He moved to South Florida for his residency training, where he fell love with how everything in cardiology made perfect sense from a pathophysiology and management standpoint. He is grateful to have the opportunity to undergo fellowship training at SSM Health/SLU SOM, as well as for the mentors and inspiration he has had along the way. 

In his free time, Keshav likes to play tennis, work out, sketch, write, read, watch movies and explore restaurants with his wife. He is also an avid hiker and photographer. 

Venkata "Praneeth" Peddada, D.O.

Residency: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Medical school: Kansas City University

Praneeth Peddada was born in India and moved around quite a bit before settling near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate studies and moved to Missouri for medical school. He later settled in St. Louis, Missouri, where he completed his internal medicine residency and spent a year as an academic hospitalist. Peddada is grateful for the opportunity to remain here for his cardiology fellowship, and he's interested in pursuing a career in general cardiology. 

Outside of medicine, Peddada is an avid Philadelphia sports fan (Go Birds!) and enjoys spending time with his wife and their mischievous ginger cat, Chili. Together, they love traveling, trying new food and attending concerts. 

Eric Stein, M.D.

Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Eric Stein is originally from Wausau, Wisconsin. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before moving to St. Louis, Missouri, for medical school, residency and fellowship training. Having spent the past several years in St. Louis, he has come to appreciate both the city and the strong sense of community within the region. He is interested in general cardiology and cardiac imaging. 

Outside of work, Stein enjoys exploring St. Louis, following Wisconsin sports teams and taking advantage of opportunities to alpine ski whenever the weather allows.