Mubashar Choudry, MD, FACC

Endovascular Intervention & Interventional Cardiology

After graduating top of his class at Allama Iqbal Medical College in his native Pakistan, Dr. Mubashar Choudry received his residency training and cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed an interventional cardiology fellowship at Winthrop University Hospital in New York and established the very first out-patient vascular/endovascular center in the Washington, DC area.

In 2005, the out-patient vascular center in Takoma Park, Maryland opened its doors to the community providing out-patient limb salvage. “Saving Limbs, Saving Lives.” Dr. Choudry has served as consultant cardiologist to various area hospitals, including John Hopkins-Suburban Hospital, Washington Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Choudry served as a Clinical Associate Professor at Georgetown University Hospital and as Clinical Professor at the Cardiothoracic Institute of George Washington University Hospital. At both institutions, he was actively involved in the teaching and training of cardiology fellows and resident physician. Dr. Choudry has also held numerous leadership positions, including director of the cath lab and member of the quality assurance committee at different hospitals.

Currently, Dr. Choudry is the Chief Medical Officer of the Washington Vascular Specialists, a premier limb salvage and amputation prevention centers in the Maryland and D.C. area. Dr. Choudry contributed extensively to the field of interventional cardiology in his native Pakistan. As one of the few physicians from Pakistan practicing in the field of interventional cardiology, Dr. Choudry introduced the field in his country by holding conferences and live workshops. In recognition for his services in the field of cardiology, Dr. Choudry was awarded “Sitara e Imtiaz” by the president of Pakistan, one of the highest civilian awards in Pakistan. He was appointed member of the White House commission on drug free communities by President Bill Clinton. Through this commission, he was able to convince then-Senator Joe Biden to introduce the idea of mandatory one hour CME’s for all the physicians to combat the drug epidemic in United States.

Andrei Gursky, M.D.

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon

After graduating from St. George’s University School of Medicine as an Iota Epsilon Alpha (International Medical Honor Society), Dr. Andrei Gursky completed his Surgery residency at Western Reserve/ Forum Health Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Youngstown, Ohio. Here he distinguished himself by receiving the Outstanding Chief Resident Award. Subsequently, he completed his residency in Thoracic Surgery University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee where he also served as the Chief Resident. He is board certified and Diplomate of American Board of Thoracic Surgery & American Board of Surgery. He practiced cardiovascular surgery in Ohio and Missouri before moving to the DC metro area 5 years ago where he practiced advanced vascular surgery. He is a skilled endovascular surgeon with advanced skills in central and peripheral angioplasty, atherectomy, and stenting techniques. Dr Gursky also has advanced knowledge in wound care/hyperbaric medicine where he was chief of wound surgical care in the past.

Donald Wilkerson, MD, F.A.C.S.

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Donald Wilkerson graduated from Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine and completed his fellowship at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Wilkerson performed over 400-500 interventions annually at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD and was recognized as the “Surgery Subspecialty Instructor of the Year” for 5 years during his tenure at St Agnes.

Sajid Shah, MD

Vascular Surgeon

Sajid Shah, MD is a board certified vascular surgeon. He attended the Royal College of Surgeons in
Ireland for medical school. He then returned to the United States to pursue his surgical training. He
completed his general surgery internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital followed by a residency at the
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Shah went on to complete a vascular surgery
fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He has been in private practice in Dallas and
then Baltimore before joining Washington Vascular Specialists.

Dr Shah specializes in a broad spectrum of vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in
minimally invasive techniques for peripheral arterial disease and aortic aneurysm repair. His clinical
interests include carotid artery disease, diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage surgery,
aortic aneurysmal disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, venous insufficiency, varicose
veins, and DVTs.

Oluseyei Sofoluwe, CRNP

Adult & Gerontology

Cynthia Nallala Anil, CRNP

Adult & Gerontology

Henrietta Van-Segbefia, CRNP

Elham Oumer, PA-C

Gina Davis, PA-C

Masooda Naim, FNP-C

Suk Chul Kim, CRNP