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Dr. Sameer Sofat, MBBS, MD

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Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 774-8882

Dr. Sameer Sofat, MBBS, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Sameer Sofat, MBBS, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MONTGOMERY CARDIOLOGY, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

10110 Molecular Drive Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

Address:

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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

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.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

ambulatory monitoring	78
cardiac procedures	1082
doctor visit	1187
emergency care	14
hospital care	1830
inpatient care	1830
nuclear scan	161
stress testing	361
ultrasound (sonogram)	642

**Gender**
Male	950
Female	1275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Black	359
Hispanic	145
Asian	246
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	727
From 75 to 84	714
85 and over	547
Less than 65	237

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	85
cardiac procedures	1158
doctor visit	1258
emergency care	21
hospital care	1467
inpatient care	1467
nuclear scan	185
stress testing	422
ultrasound (sonogram)	650

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	1230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1332
Black	318
Hispanic	138
Asian	232
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	731
From 75 to 84	641
85 and over	486
Less than 65	221

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	57
cardiac procedures	1059
doctor visit	1114
emergency care	25
hospital care	1139
inpatient care	1139
nuclear scan	211
stress testing	477
ultrasound (sonogram)	524

**Gender**
Male	952
Female	1396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1480
Black	304
Hispanic	152
Asian	318
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	904
From 75 to 84	736
85 and over	524
Less than 65	184

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

ambulatory monitoring	81
cardiac procedures	1061
doctor visit	1181
emergency care	13
hospital care	909
inpatient care	909
nuclear scan	229
sleep study	11
stress testing	494
ultrasound (sonogram)	485

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	172
Hispanic	67
Asian	182
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	234
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	76
cardiac procedures	1242
doctor visit	1327
emergency care	19
hospital care	942
inpatient care	942
nuclear scan	269
sleep study	12
stress testing	584
ultrasound (sonogram)	581

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	177
Hispanic	89
Asian	209
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	243
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

ambulatory monitoring	108
cardiac procedures	1264
doctor visit	1305
emergency care	29
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
nuclear scan	287
sleep study	14
stress testing	619
ultrasound (sonogram)	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	182
Hispanic	88
Asian	209
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	239
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	44
ambulatory monitoring	100
cardiac procedures	1325
doctor visit	1748
emergency care	11
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403
nuclear scan	295
preventive care	12
sleep study	16
stress testing	634
ultrasound (sonogram)	635
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	801

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	216
Hispanic	122
Asian	217
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	665
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	236
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	78
ambulatory monitoring	83
cardiac procedures	1212
doctor visit	1711
nuclear scan	260
preventive care	18
stress testing	560
ultrasound (sonogram)	647
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	191
Hispanic	102
Asian	166
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	158
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

ambulatory monitoring	235
cardiac procedures	3093
doctor visit	4497
nuclear scan	625
stress testing	1498
ultrasound (sonogram)	1359

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

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

abdominal imaging	61
ambulatory monitoring	100
cardiac procedures	1388
doctor visit	1703
emergency care	18
hospital care	1034
inpatient care	1034
nuclear scan	280
preventive care	16
sleep study	13
stress testing	627
ultrasound (sonogram)	674
vaccines	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	191
Asian / Pacific Islander	177
Non-Hispanic White	804
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	90
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	429
85 and over	266
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	519

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	9
Dementia	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at Greater Southeast Community Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: Greater Southeast Community Hospital (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

MONTGOMERY CARDIOLOGY, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$767 Repatha $699	Corlanor $53	$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$527 XARELTO $466	INVOKANA $62
Gilead Sciences Inc	$402 Letairis $45	$357
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$376 ENTRESTO $295	LEQVIO $81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$341 Pradaxa $251	JARDIANCE $90
Other	$2,973 ELIQUIS $471	PRALUENT $348	BYSTOLIC $245	BRILINTA $214	VERQUVO $181	Other $1,515

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,252
Education	$135

Biography

Dr. Sameer Sofat practices adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology in Rockville, MD. Dr. Sofat's areas of expertise include double aortic arch, eisenmenger syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. His medical residency was performed at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Sofat (or staff) speaks Hindi. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.