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Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

10110 Molecular Drive Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 610-4000

Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD is a cardiologist in Rockville, MD specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

10110 Molecular Drive Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 610-4000

(301) 610-4007

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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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Some issues Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

stress EKG

In 2023, Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 10%

By Volume:

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD performed more Doppler echocardiography, and echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD performed more ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	69
cardiac procedures	1187
doctor visit	1211
hospital care	1850
inpatient care	1830
nuclear scan	182
stress testing	437
ultrasound (sonogram)	681

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	70
cardiac procedures	1045
doctor visit	1166
emergency care	29
hospital care	1846
inpatient care	1846
nuclear scan	182
stress testing	422
ultrasound (sonogram)	553

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	544
Female	747

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	858
Black	195
Hispanic	81
Asian	131
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	466
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	325
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	51
cardiac procedures	929
doctor visit	1093
emergency care	15
hospital care	1432
inpatient care	1432
nuclear scan	173
stress testing	392
ultrasound (sonogram)	486

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	630
Female	885

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	979
Black	232
Hispanic	88
Asian	172
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	358
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	53
cardiac procedures	931
doctor visit	1048
emergency care	16
hospital care	1189
inpatient care	1189
nuclear scan	194
stress testing	415
ultrasound (sonogram)	463

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1662
Female	2214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2430
Black	598
Hispanic	240
Asian	486
Other	122
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1374
From 75 to 84	1242
85 and over	860
Less than 65	400

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2016 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	58
cardiac procedures	1024
doctor visit	1085
emergency care	29
hospital care	997
inpatient care	997
nuclear scan	234
stress testing	504
ultrasound (sonogram)	462

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	929
Female	1234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1337
Black	346
Hispanic	126
Asian	289
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	768
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	478
Less than 65	209

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2017 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	68
cardiac procedures	1221
doctor visit	1228
emergency care	29
hospital care	933
inpatient care	933
nuclear scan	277
stress testing	595
ultrasound (sonogram)	558

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	959
Female	1173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1253
Black	320
Hispanic	158
Asian	298
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	808
From 75 to 84	677
85 and over	462
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2018 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	62
cardiac procedures	1218
doctor visit	1266
emergency care	24
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
nuclear scan	282
stress testing	610
ultrasound (sonogram)	546

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1011
Female	1305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1366
Black	344
Hispanic	190
Asian	317
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	861
From 75 to 84	746
85 and over	477
Less than 65	232

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
ambulatory monitoring	86
cardiac procedures	1254
doctor visit	1649
emergency care	17
hospital care	450
inpatient care	450
nuclear scan	275
sleep study	12
stress testing	599
ultrasound (sonogram)	624

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	927
Female	1151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1242
Black	285
Hispanic	168
Asian	271
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	857
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	367
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2020 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
ambulatory monitoring	80
cardiac procedures	1171
doctor visit	1676
nuclear scan	283
preventive care	15
stress testing	628
ultrasound (sonogram)	530
vaccines	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	182
Hispanic	100
Asian	157
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	409
85 and over	151
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2021 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	83
cardiac procedures	1121
doctor visit	1619
nuclear scan	279
stress testing	612
ultrasound (sonogram)	426

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	193
Hispanic	103
Asian	185
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	609
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	153
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD during 2022 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	95
cardiac procedures	1381
doctor visit	2538
nuclear scan	324
stress testing	688
ultrasound (sonogram)	598

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	678
Female	869

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	236
Hispanic	113
Asian	270
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	742
From 75 to 84	529
85 and over	207
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated as a cardiologist in Rockville, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	61
ambulatory monitoring	70
cardiac procedures	1134
doctor visit	1416
emergency care	22
hospital care	1155
inpatient care	1153
nuclear scan	244
preventive care	15
sleep study	12
stress testing	536
ultrasound (sonogram)	538
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	988

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	266
Asian / Pacific Islander	234
Non-Hispanic White	1063
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	124
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	571
85 and over	348
Less than 65	148
65 to 74	693

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: Howard University Hospital (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shubir Sofat, MBBS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$728 Repatha $675	Corlanor $53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$537 XARELTO $473	INVOKANA $62	$3
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$403 Pradaxa $277	JARDIANCE $126
Gilead Sciences Inc	$369 Letairis $45	$324
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$358 ENTRESTO $282	LEQVIO $76
Other	$2,844 ELIQUIS $415	PRALUENT $296	BYSTOLIC $218	BRILINTA $191	VERQUVO $181	Other $1,544

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,136
Education	$104

Biography

Dr. Shubir Sofat specializes in adult cardiology. His areas of expertise include the following: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), prostate problems, and heart bypass surgery (CABG). Dr. Sofat is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. His residency was performed at Howard University Hospital.