(December 19 2007) – Lakewood Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadim Mubarak, M.D., as the new medical director of Cardiac Services. Dr. Mubarak oversees clinical functions related to Lakewood Hospital’s Heart Center.

“Heart disease is exceedingly prevalent in our communities and it is vital that we are prepared to treat the most serious heart patients,” said Jack Gustin, president of Lakewood Hospital. “Dr. Mubarak is an excellent cardiologist and will play a critical role in our heart center; we are extremely pleased to have him on board as we continually enhance our cardiac services.”

Dr. Mubarak is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. He specializes in the non-surgical treatment (angioplasty / stenting) of blocked arteries in the heart, carotid arteries, renal arteries as well as the arteries of the legs. In addition to numerous publications, Dr. Mubarak authored a book, “Carotid Artery Stenting”, which is used by interventional cardiologists worldwide. Carotid Artery Stenting, or CAS, is a non-surgical procedure that opens blocked carotid arteries, preventing life-threatening strokes. Dr. Mubarak was a member of the research team at the University of Alabama that developed and refined the techniques of CAS.
Lakewood Hospital’s Heart Center offers state-of-the-art catheterization technologies to provide patients with the latest minimally invasive techniques to treat coronary and carotid artery disease. Additionally, Lakewood Hospital recently completed its $2.65 million Coronary Care Unit renovation to include the most modern technological and comfort upgrades. “Lakewood Hospital has made tremendous advancements in its heart program and I look forward to contributing to the future of cardiac care at Lakewood,” said Dr. Mubarak.

Dr. Mubarak earned his medical degree from the University of Vienna Medical School in Austria. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology, interventional cardiology, interventional neuroradiology and endovascular therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mubarak or any of the outstanding physicians in the Lakewood Hospital physician network, please call our free physician referral service at 1-866-733-6363.

Founded in 1907, Lakewood Hospital is a 400-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Cleveland’s Westshore communities. Lakewood Hospital offers a wide range of health services and education programs for women, men and children. Each year, Lakewood Hospital provides high-quality and innovative patient care for more than 130,000 patients. In 1997, Lakewood Hospital became part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System, a partnership between the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and nine community hospitals.