Maged F. Azer, MD

"Dedication to practice state-of-the-art, evidence-based medicine and technology necessitates continuous study while incorporating a personal touch of care and concern for the patient. I believe in caring for each patient with the utmost respect, kindness, dignity, compassion and professionalism."

Credentials and Education
Medical School: Cairo Univ. School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
Internship: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship: Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA


Board Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Cardiovascular Disease
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
National Board of Echocardiography
Diplomate, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
Diplomate, Certification Board of Cardiac CT Angiography


Professional Organizations
American College of Cardiology, Society of Cardiac CT Angiography
Medical Director, Congestive Heart Failure Program St. Joseph Hospital
Research, Principal Investigator, SJH
HABIT Trial: Home monitoring for patients with congestive heart failure

Special Interests
Clinical Cardiology, Cardiac Disease Management and Prevention
Heart Valve Disease, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Evidence-based Medicine
Trans-esophageal Echocardiography

Family and Hobbies
My wife, Azza and I have two girls, Sarah and Miriam. Our hobbies are relaxing around our home and spending time with each other.