We are pleased to formally announce the establishment of the McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI), our systemwide initiative to unify McLaren subsidiary hospitals’ cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services.
Interventional cardiologist Samer Y. Kazziha, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FSVMB, will
lead this effort as the program’s Chief Medical Director.
Through the collaboration developed within MHVI by our employed and independent providers and staff, our team throughout the state will be in the position to expand and advance the therapies they provide to their communities and ensure our patients receive the best possible care and experience. This new Center of Excellence for cardiac and vascular care will expand access to new technologies, clinical research, and a statewide network of care centers that put cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, and prevention as its’ primary mission.
McLaren has always believed that high-quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care must be close to home. Together the institute will also implement clinical practice guidelines, performance benchmarks, and further support the partnerships that exist across our facilities. McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute will also coordinate with Graduate Medical Education to assist in the training and development of future specialists in heart and vascular specialties.
Dr. Kazziha brings an extensive and beneficial blend of clinical and administrative experience to effectively position MHVI to accomplish these initiatives. Since 2018, he has served as the President of Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology for Cardiovascular Consultants, PC, overseeing and standardizing clinical operations at multiple clinics throughout Macomb and Oakland counties and maintaining privileges at several area hospitals, but his has been a career highlighted by establishing and leading substantial cardiovascular provider programs throughout Southeast Michigan.
Dr. Kazziha has been in clinical practice in Michigan since 1992, obtaining his first cardiology attending position at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Maintaining his clinical practice, he advanced quickly into clinical leadership positions, earning an Associate Director position in 1996.
He achieved his first medical directorship in 1998 while at St. John Hospital and led the
Cardiac and Vascular Intervention Program at the Mat Gaberty Heart Center at Mount Clemens General Hospital (now McLaren Macomb), where he ultimately led all cardiovascular services. He has since led and grown cardiovascular service lines at area health systems, holding positions of Executive Medical Director, Program Director, and Chief of Cardiovascular Services, among others.
He has also maintained an active status in academics and clinical research, authoring/co-authoring nearly 50 research papers, leading several dozen clinical research trials as a project’sprimary investigator, and educating and training future providers as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kazziha earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus, Health Center and Affiliate Hospitals. He trained in internal medicine and cardiology at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, an interventional cardiology fellowship at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, and an interventional vascular fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kazziha to McLaren and provide him with your full support as he guides this vital service.
