Nana Afari-Armah, MD

Clinical Interests

• Advanced heart failure
• Cardiac transplantation
• Mechanical circulatory support

Research Interests

• RV dysfunction in the LVAD population

Educational Background

• Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 2017
• Fellowship, Cardiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2016
• Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
• Internship, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2010
• Medical Degree, George Washington University, Washington, DC, 2009
• BS, Biology, Washington College, Chestertown, MD, 2005

Certifications

• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology diplomat, 2016-present
• ABIM - Cardiovascular Disease Certification, 2016-present
• American Society of Echocardiography diplomat, 2015-present
• ABIM - Internal Medicine Certification, 2012-present

Memberships

• American Society of Echocardiography, 2015-present
• International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, 2014-present
• American College of Cardiology, 2013-present
• Rapid Response Team Committee, Temple University Hospital, 2011-2016

Honors & Awards

• Chief Fellow - Cardiology, Temple University Hospital, 2015-2016
• Chief Resident - Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, 2011-2012
• Magna Cum Laude - Biology, Washington College, 2005
• Valedictorian, Largo High School, 2001

Additional Publications