Specialization and Expertise
Dr. Saad’s clinical approach integrates advanced diagnostics with a whole-patient perspective — emphasizing
prevention, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management alongside evidence-based therapies and modern
cardiovascular treatments.
- 1. Interventional cardiology including coronary artery disease evaluation and management
- 2. Advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support
- 3. Rare and complex conditions including cardiac amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- 4. Preventive cardiology, longevity medicine, and cardiovascular risk optimization
- 5. Athletic heart health evaluations and executive cardiac screening programs
- 6. Valvular heart disease assessment and individualized treatment planning
- 7. Geriatric cardiovascular care with focus on quality of life and medication optimization
- 8. Post-acute and transitional cardiac care for patients recovering from hospitalization
Professional Experience
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Fellowship
Tufts Medical Center, Boston
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Board Certifications
Dr. Saad holds five board certifications — an uncommon breadth of credentialing that spans general cardiology,
interventional procedures, advanced heart failure, transplant medicine, and mechanical circulatory support.
CERTIFICATION 1
Board-Certified Cardiologist
CERTIFICATION 2
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
CERTIFICATION 3
Interventional Cardiology
CERTIFICATION 4
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
CERTIFICATION 5
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Board Certifications
Dr. Saad holds five board certifications — an uncommon breadth of credentialing that spans general cardiology,
interventional procedures, advanced heart failure, transplant medicine, and mechanical circulatory support.
CERTIFICATION 1
Board-Certified Cardiologist
CERTIFICATION 2
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
CERTIFICATION 3
Interventional Cardiology
CERTIFICATION 4
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant
CERTIFICATION 5
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Philosophy of Care
I believe exceptional cardiology care extends beyond medications and procedures. My goal is to understand the whole patient, identify the root causes of cardiovascular disease, and create individualized treatment plans that align with each patient's health goals and lifestyle.
I emphasize prevention, nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and evidence-based therapies while utilizing advanced diagnostics and modern cardiovascular treatments when needed. My mission is to help patients achieve not only better heart health, but also greater longevity, vitality, and quality of life.

