About Us
UF Health cardiologists focus on the prevention of heart attack and medical management of heart conditions that lead to and result from heart attack. Patients benefit from UF Health’s advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, and the multidisciplinary collaboration between UF Health’s nationally known heart and vascular experts.

Why Choose UF Health?

The UF Health cardiology team is made up of nationally recognized, board-certified experts who provide comprehensive prevention and treatment for all common and complex heart conditions. Our experts take a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to develop customized treatment plans for each patient, and use the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies to ensure the best possible outcomes. Additionally, UF Health is proud to be accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.
When heart attack happens, every second counts. Call 911 immediately if you or someone you’re with seems to be having a heart attack.

Heart attack, also called myocardial infarction, is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and is primarily caused by coronary artery disease. Known as the “silent killer” because people often are not aware they are at risk, coronary artery disease is a condition where fatty plaque builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle, leading to blockages of blood flow.
Any interruption of blood supply to the heart muscle results in cellular death of muscle tissue. Even when a person survives heart attack, the heart muscle will be damaged – placing the patient at risk of developing heart failure or rhythm disorders that significantly impact quality of life and can lead to death. Ongoing medical management and cardiac rehab are essential to achieving quality outcomes for heart attack survivors.
Knowing your risk factors for heart attack and making changes can help you prevent one from ever happening. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion estimates that nearly half of all Americans have at least one of the three key risk factors for heart disease that can lead to heart attack – high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Family history and other life-style factors also increase risk for heart attack. Our cardiology experts can help you manage your risk factors with medical intervention and lifestyle changes that prevent heart attack and protect and improve your heart health.
Conditions & Treatments
UF Health cardiologists are experts in the prevention and care of heart diseases, including the following conditions:
- Adult congenital heart
- Angina (chest pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders
- Blood clots
- Cardiac imaging/diagnostics
- Cardiac rehab
- Cardiogenic shock
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary artery disease
- Dizziness
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
- Endocarditis
- Heart abnormalities
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Hyperlipidemia/high cholesterol
- Hypertension/high blood pressure
- Myocarditis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Renal artery disease
- Subclavian artery disease
- Stroke prevention
Meet the Team
General Cardiology
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Natalie J Bracewell MD, FACC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Thomas J Lewandowski MD, FAC, FASE
Clinical Associate Professor
Department:
MD-CME
Ralph Matar MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department:
MD-COGNITAL HRT CTR EXCELLENCE
Diego Moguillansky MD, MS
Clinical Associate Professor, Congenital Heart Center And Cardiovascular Medicine; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program At UF
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Dhaval K Naik DO
Cardiologist, Division Of Cardiovascular Medicine
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
John W Petersen MD
Professor of Medicine
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Mohammed Ruzieh MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Carsten M Schmalfuss MD
Associate Clinical Professor
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Shawn C Simek M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
David E Winchester MD, MS, FACP, F
Professor Of Medicine And VA Faculty
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Anita Wokhlu MD, FASE, FSCCT, FSCMR
Clinical Associate Professor Of Medicine And VA Faculty
Interventional Cardiology
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
R. David Anderson MD, MS, FACC, FSCAI
Clinical Professor
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Ellen Keeley MD, MS
PROF
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Richard A Kerensky MD
PROFESSOR
Phone:
(352) 265-0820
Department:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Michael R Massoomi MD
Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Phone:
(352) 265-0820
Email:
mmassoomi@ufl.eduDepartment:
MD-CARDIOLOGY
Khanjan B Shah MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Locations
UF Health Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Gym
1242 SW 13th St., Suite E
Gainesville, FL 32606

UF Health Cardiology – Heart & Vascular Hospital
1505 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608

UF Health Cardiology – Springhill
4037 NW 86th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32606

Hear From Our Patients
Heart Risk Assessment
How healthy is your heart?
Every heart has a story to tell. Knowing your heart’s story could save your life. Complete the UF Health Heart Risk Assessment quiz to learn more.
