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Theresa
Thai, MD
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Chief
Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Residency: University of Washington
Cardiology Fellowship: University of Colorado
Areas of Interest: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) management in underserved patients
Hobbies: Camping, backpacking, weightlifting, travel, diverse culinary experiences
Why I Chose the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: Phoenix is home for me, and I am ecstatic to be back with the growth of the city bringing in a diverse patient population at a high-acuity, tertiary referral center.
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Qasim
Jehangir, MBBS
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Undergraduate: Direct-entry medical program after high school (Pakistan)
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Areas of Interest: High-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), shock and mechanical circulatory support, peripheral vascular disease, and structural heart disease
Hobbies: Travel, hiking, fitness, cricket and soccer, and exploring new food places
Why I Chose the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the University of Arizona for its exposure to diverse and complex cases, multiple training sites, and the opportunity to work with some of the best operators. Having family in Phoenix is a blessing, and I appreciate the beautiful city, warm weather, and the vibrant energy of Phoenix.
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Musa Abdul
Shakoor, MD
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University, B.S. in Biology
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center – Internal Medicine
Fellowship: University of California, San Diego - cardiovascular disease
Areas of Interest: Coronary and structural interventions, vulnerable plaque imaging, preventive cardiology, and metabolic health
Hobbies: Fitness, cooking, spending time with my wife and son
Why I Chose the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I was drawn to the University of Arizona – Phoenix for its collegial faculty, high procedural volume, and strong mentorship culture. Training here also allows me to return home to Phoenix, where I can contribute to the community I grew up in while developing as an interventional cardiologist.
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