By Linda Satter

John Emory Streitman, M.D., a board-certified cardiac surgeon with a special interest in complex cardiovascular cases, joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Surgery.

He will lead the cardiovascular surgery program.

“Dr. Streitman is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon who brings a wealth of expertise to all forms of cardiac and vascular surgery,” said J. Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D., professor and director of the College of Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and director of UAMS’ cardiovascular services. “With him at the helm, I see a bright future for our cardiovascular surgery program.”

Cardiac Surgeon John Streitman, M.D., Joins UAMS to Lead Cardiovascular Surgery Program

By Linda Satter

LITTLE ROCK — Muhammad Ali Zulqarnain, M.D., an interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology.

He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, hypertension, adult echocardiography, critical care echocardiography, critical care medicine and internal medicine.

“We were delighted to recruit Dr. Muhammad Ali Zulqarnain to the cardiology group at UAMS,” said J. Paul Mounsey, M.D., professor and chair of the cardiology division in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine. “He brings a wealth of experience in interventional cardiology, including transcatheter heart valve surgeries as well as treatment of coronary artery disease. Given his experience in intensive care, we will also look to him to make an impact in our cardiac intensive care.”

Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Specialist Muhammad Ali Zulqarnain, M.D., Joins UAMS